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Q211JOD

1989 Volkswagen Trike

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

8,118 mi
Last recorded8,118 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Trike18,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ211JOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 8,118 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 8,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 7,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CHASSIS SURFACE CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 7,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE FACE SLIGHT SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE FACE SLIGHT SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CHASSIS PAINT FLAKING AND SURFACE CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 7,569 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 7,353 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2017 7,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 6,872 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 6,871 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 6,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 6,462 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 6,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 5,628 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 5,146 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 5,146 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 3,877 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,219 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 18,208 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2009 17,177 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 15,594 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 12 May 2008 15,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 14,425 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 13,274 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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Q211JOD is a 1989 Volkswagen Trike in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 18,815 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 Q211JOD, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q211JOD registered?

Q211JOD is a 1989 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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