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Q975RNV

1997 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

4,670 mi
Last recorded4,670 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Trike7,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ975RNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 4,670 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 4,371 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 4,031 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 3,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 3,147 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 2,659 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 2,106 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low in middle. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 1,456 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 901 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 254 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 249 miles

Front tyre worn

foot brake lever worn/side play

throttle control sticking

Fail 16 Jul 2015 249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyre worn

foot brake lever worn/side play

throttle control sticking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 240 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012
Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,403 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,249 miles

front postion lamps bright

Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 764 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,745 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Trike?

Based on 2,868 MOT tests across 298 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 74
wheel bearing has excessive play 38
position lamp(s) not working 29
brake recording little or no effort 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
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Q975RNV is a 1997 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 7,785 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Trike fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q975RNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q975RNV registered?

Q975RNV is a 1997 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is Q975RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q975RNV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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