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Q642BRB

2007 Volkswagen Trike

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,123 mi
Last recorded3,123 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Trike4,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ642BRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 3,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 3,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected both front clamp either side have a bolt missing (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable running and chaffing against wiring offside rear

Pass 7 Jun 2024 2,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 2,183 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 1,930 miles

Chassis/frame corroded

Clutch pivot worn

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Jul 2021 1,900 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

Chassis/frame corroded

Clutch pivot worn

Number plate light inop

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2020 1,100 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 192 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 2,755 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2017 2,740 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 2,740 miles

Front IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other steering defects please enter 5100 in the 'Find item' box above. handle bar insecure (9.2)

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 1,307 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 1,084 miles

quality of weldind repairs is poor

Pass 15 Jan 2014 90 miles

the quality of the welding repairs is poor

Fail 20 Nov 2013

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

fog lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position

the quality of some of the welding is very poor

Pass 9 Mar 2007

Nail in rear tyre

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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Q642BRB is a 2007 Volkswagen Trike in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 4,730 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 Q642BRB, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q642BRB is a 2007 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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