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Q455FWD

1985 Volkswagen Tricycle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

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Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ455FWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026
Fail 4 Oct 2023

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 23,403 miles

Central Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 23,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 23,224 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 23,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 May 2012 22,603 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 22,579 miles

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

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 19,968 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 19,950 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 18,464 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,551 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 16,551 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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Q455FWD is a 1985 Volkswagen Tricycle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Q455FWD, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q455FWD registered?

Q455FWD is a 1985 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 22 March 1985.

Is Q455FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q455FWD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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