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Q434BHH

1992 Volkswagen Tricycle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,455 mi
Last recorded2,455 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ434BHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2022 2,455 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure headlight insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working sidelight in headlamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery moving in mount

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported At stop switch mount. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure Cracked around mounting areas. ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Horn insecure

Indicator switch faulty Does not work left indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Foglamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Throttle grip housing insecure. Cable maladjusted.

Pass 20 Apr 2021 2,446 miles

Battery has movement in carrier

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2021 2,446 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Handlebar insecure (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery has movement in carrier

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose wet, not leaking

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2018 2,431 miles

Yamaha front brakes and twin discs

handle bars loose at fork

only has 1 hand brake

turn signal switch for n/s works when pushed hard

turn signal switch for n/s works when pushed hard

Fail 30 Jan 2018 2,431 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working both levers (1.2.1b)

handle bars loose at fork

Fail 6 Aug 2014 2,397 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside fuel pipe clip

Pass 6 Aug 2014 2,397 miles

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

nearside fuel pipe clip

Pass 12 Jun 2009 2,391 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 2,391 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 2,312 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 2,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 2,142 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 2,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 2,142 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 1,669 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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Q434BHH is a 1992 Volkswagen Tricycle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Q434BHH, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q434BHH is a 1992 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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