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Q104RFE

2002 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,831 mi
Last recorded8,831 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Trike8,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ104RFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 8,831 miles

Handbrake is close to no reserve travel

Petrol cap perishing x2

Fail 18 May 2023 8,819 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Body has slight corrosion by brake mountain component

Handbrake is close to no reserve travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Petrol cap perishing x2

Pass 25 Mar 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handbrake has slight travel

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlight getting dim

n/s+o/s rear suspension arms have signs of fouling but not at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2020

Front split pin

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Handlebar grip worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank slight corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust noisy

fuel cap rubber perishing

Fail 11 Feb 2019

Fuel pipe insecure on fuel pump securing clip missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing spindle split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust noisy

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2018
Pass 3 Feb 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2015
Pass 29 May 2014
Pass 28 Jun 2013
Pass 30 May 2012 70 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some restricted movement in front lower suspension pivots not affecting steering

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,616 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,613 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake is binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2006 22 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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Q104RFE is a 2002 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 8,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q104RFE, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q104RFE is a 2002 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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