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Q446RBD

1985 Volkswagen Trike

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,077 mi
Last recorded33,077 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Trike29,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ446RBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 33,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight hub oil leak

Rear slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2024 32,157 miles

Central Rear slight engine oil leak

Nearside Rear slight hub oil leak

Pass 19 May 2023 31,527 miles

Nearside Rear slight leak hub oil seal

Fail 10 May 2023 31,514 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake servo leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear slight leak hub oil seal

Pass 5 Aug 2021 30,041 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear hub oil seals slight leakage

Pass 13 Aug 2020 29,118 miles

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s and o/s rear hub oil seals leaking slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,872 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 26,126 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 24,882 miles

Nearside Rear slight hub oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,517 miles

Nearside Rear slight hub oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2016 23,517 miles

Nearside Rear slight hub oil leak

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,180 miles

hand brake working only on one wheel

slight weap clutch master cylinder

Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,762 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 19,762 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 1,590 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 988 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 52,055 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 52,055 miles

Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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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Q446RBD is a 1985 Volkswagen Trike in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 29,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q446RBD, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q446RBD registered?

Q446RBD is a 1985 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is Q446RBD safe to buy?

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