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Q947LPP

1984 Volkswagen Tricycle

Multi-colour Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,494 mi
Last recorded1,494 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle6,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ947LPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 1,494 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 452 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 1 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,764 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 49,764 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 9,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,150 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 8,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tricycle?

Based on 944 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 20
wheel bearing has excessive play 18
Stop lamp not working 17
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
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Q947LPP is a 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle in Multi-colour with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 6,189 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tricycle fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q947LPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q947LPP registered?

Q947LPP is a 1984 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is Q947LPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q947LPP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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