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Q472NAL

2014 Volkswagen Trike

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,530 mi
Last recorded1,530 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ472NAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 1,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2026 1,530 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 493 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 195 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 184 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 161 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 106 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 106 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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Q472NAL is a 2014 Volkswagen Trike in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q472NAL, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q472NAL is a 2014 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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