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Q357RMA

2003 Volkswagen Trike

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,750 mi
Last recorded1,750 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Trike6,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ357RMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 1,750 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 1,322 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 198 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 248 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019
Fail 11 Jul 2019

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018
Pass 22 Jun 2017
Pass 27 Jun 2016

Centre Front Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 27 Jun 2016

Centre Front Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015
Pass 1 Jul 2014
Pass 13 Jun 2013
Pass 14 Jun 2012 1,126 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 1,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 210 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 83 miles

repair to n/s/rear inner side wall

Fail 21 Jul 2008 79 miles

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

Front Brake relay lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

repair to n/s/rear inner side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2007 138 miles

n/s/rear tyre may have had some cosmetic repair carried out

Pass 30 Jun 2006 40 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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Q357RMA is a 2003 Volkswagen Trike in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 6,548 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 Q357RMA, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q357RMA is a 2003 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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