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Q453FAL

2011 Volkswagen Trike

Purple Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,130 mi
Last recorded15,130 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ453FAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 15,130 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023 15,045 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 14,702 miles

dip bulb slightly dim

Pass 18 Nov 2020 13,536 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 13,523 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 11,528 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

slight axle oil leaking on to brake back plates o/s and n/s

throttle action stiff

Pass 9 May 2018 10,781 miles

Nearside Rear Gear oil misting on back plate

Pass 28 Apr 2017 9,757 miles

Nearside Rear top bolt not through locking nut

Fail 28 Apr 2017 9,757 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear top bolt not through locking nut

Pass 17 May 2016 8,721 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 8,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 7,554 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 6,600 miles

front brake disc to small for brake calipers

head lamp poor

Pass 24 Sep 2011 6,353 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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Q453FAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Trike in Purple with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Q453FAL, 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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Q453FAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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