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Q244HAC

1990 Volkswagen Trike

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Trike12,932 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ244HAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,839 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 16,839 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working not working on front brake (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jul 2016 16,829 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake control (1.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

battery loose

handbrake reserve travel

Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,839 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,839 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 16,839 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,829 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 16,489 miles

top headrace has no cover and top of roller race exposed to atmosphere

Pass 28 Feb 2009 16,271 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (9.2.5d)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,186 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 13,000 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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Q244HAC is a 1990 Volkswagen Trike in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 12,932 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 Q244HAC, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q244HAC is a 1990 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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