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Q590YUX

2003 Volkswagen Trike

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

10,899 mi
Last recorded10,899 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Trike6,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ590YUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 10,899 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 10,751 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 10,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 10,228 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 10,225 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 10,214 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 10,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 10,066 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 9,807 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 8,998 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 8,790 miles

signs of oil leak from rear hubs

Pass 25 Apr 2013 7,646 miles

signs of slight fluid leak from rear hub seals

Pass 25 Apr 2012 6,614 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,356 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 5,356 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 4,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 2,898 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 1,997 miles

rear hub seal leaking slightly offside

Pass 1 May 2007 295 miles

axle hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 18 May 2006 5,480 miles

rear nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

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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Q590YUX is a 2003 Volkswagen Trike in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 6,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q590YUX, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q590YUX registered?

Q590YUX is a 2003 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is Q590YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q590YUX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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