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Q658KUA

1999 Volkswagen Trike

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,332 mi
Last recorded24,332 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Trike7,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ658KUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 24,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 24,331 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,320 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,112 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,723 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 23,076 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 22,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,383 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 21,362 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING HEAD

Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,560 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 20,555 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 19,463 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 19,463 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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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Q658KUA is a 1999 Volkswagen Trike in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 7,708 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 Q658KUA, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q658KUA registered?

Q658KUA is a 1999 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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