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Q425KUA

1997 Volkswagen Tricycle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,407 mi
Last recorded15,407 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ425KUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 15,407 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 15,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 15,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 14,938 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 14,098 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 14,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 13,379 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 12,498 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 12,010 miles

Front front steering /handle bars slightly misaligned

Offside Front Upper brake pedal mountain bracket modified

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged small cut (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame at gearbox area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension soft

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 12,010 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front front steering /handle bars slightly misaligned

Offside Front Upper brake pedal mountain bracket modified

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged small cut (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame at gearbox area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension soft

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Aug 2007 11,978 miles

slight wear in rearbrake linkage

Pass 1 Jul 2006 11,957 miles

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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Q425KUA is a 1997 Volkswagen Tricycle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Q425KUA, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q425KUA registered?

Q425KUA is a 1997 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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The MOT history for Q425KUA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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