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Q502NYA

1986 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

26,592 mi
Last recorded26,592 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Trike5,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ502NYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 26,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 25,479 miles

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

Slight oil oil leak from engine area.

Pass 23 Jul 2024 23,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 21,464 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated & close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 21,464 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated & close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 19,738 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both O/S & N/S rear wheel bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 18,013 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 15,915 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 14,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 12,088 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 9,243 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 9,243 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 6,090 miles

Slight dampness around O/S & N/S rear outer differential seals.

Slight surface corrosion to front box section on underside.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 4,636 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside caliper removed at time of test

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jul 2015 4,636 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 4,189 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 4,189 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 4,001 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pedal actuating rod damaged but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 4,001 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 3,646 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

scors & corrosion on near side inner disc face

Fail 31 Aug 2010 3,646 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

scors & corrosion on near side inner disc face

Pass 2 Sep 2009 2,763 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 2,763 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 1,331 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 1,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 672 miles

adise on rear brake lights slow to respond

Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,537 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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Q502NYA is a 1986 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 5,537 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 Q502NYA, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q502NYA registered?

Q502NYA is a 1986 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 3 April 1986.

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