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Q197PAE

2002 Volkswagen Tricycle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,044 mi
Last recorded29,044 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ197PAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 29,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 28,991 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 28,984 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 28,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 28,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 28,910 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 28,580 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 28,580 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front disc locking devices damaged or broken

Fail 24 Jul 2019 28,560 miles

Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

Front disc locking devices damaged or broken

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,542 miles

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

all tyres slightly perrished

Fail 27 Jun 2016 28,542 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

all tyres slightly perrished

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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Q197PAE is a 2002 Volkswagen Tricycle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Q197PAE, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q197PAE registered?

Q197PAE is a 2002 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is Q197PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q197PAE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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