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Q49YBB

2002 Volkswagen Trike

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49 mi
Last recorded49 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Trike8,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ49YBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 49 miles

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 54 miles

oil leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2023 3 miles

oil leaks

Pass 24 May 2017

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 May 2017

Fork yoke deformed (9.2.1c)

Handlebar deformed (9.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 1,790 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 1,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 1,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013
Pass 12 May 2009

front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 27 Jun 2006 1,870 miles

front braided brake pipe requires support

some imbalance at rear wheels

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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Q49YBB is a 2002 Volkswagen Trike in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 8,828 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 Q49YBB, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q49YBB registered?

Q49YBB is a 2002 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is Q49YBB safe to buy?

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