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Q379RFE

2004 Volkswagen Trike

Silver Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47 mi
Last recorded47 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ379RFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 47 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 47 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front engine mount loose

No main beam telltale

Pass 12 Oct 2012 13,859 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 13,452 miles

brake and clutch arm slightly seized

Pass 4 Aug 2010 5,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 4,600 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 4,600 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 3,936 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 823 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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Q379RFE is a 2004 Volkswagen Trike in Silver with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Q379RFE, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q379RFE registered?

Q379RFE is a 2004 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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