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Q43LKE

2005 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,812 mi
Last recorded10,812 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Trike20,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ43LKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2017 10,812 miles

Engine pulleys exposed. No front mudguard fitted.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 9,292 miles

Dipped beam remains on when main beam selected

Rotating engine components exposed. Front mudguard not fitted.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 8,680 miles

Rotating engine components exposed. Hand brake operates on front wheel only.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 8,596 miles

Rotational engine components exposed. Parking brake operates on front wheel.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 8,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,086 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 4,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 3,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 2,327 miles

Exhaust pipes slightly pertruding rear of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2006 1,258 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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Q43LKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.1% with a typical mileage of 20,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q43LKE, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q43LKE registered?

Q43LKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is Q43LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q43LKE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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