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Q426CAW

2011 Volkswagen Trike

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,835 mi
Last recorded1,835 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ426CAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 1,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 1,253 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 825 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 21 miles

may require type aproval before road use

Fail 24 Feb 2011 20 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

may require type aproval before road use

weight measurement required

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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Q426CAW is a 2011 Volkswagen Trike in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q426CAW, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q426CAW registered?

Q426CAW is a 2011 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is Q426CAW safe to buy?

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