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Q677VOE

1989 Volkswagen Trike

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

988 mi
Last recorded988 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Trike18,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ677VOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 685 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 680 miles

All direction indicators not working all ind, flashing all time.not sided (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp insecure both outer (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 585 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 585 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling clutch arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 322 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2021
Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,329 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,300 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 50,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,764 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,655 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sharp edges on rear body taped over

Fail 3 Aug 2015 49,655 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (9.2.1c)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sharp edges on rear body taped over

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,253 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 49,253 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,894 miles

Manufacturers & weight plate required

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise on hand brake travel

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,248 miles

Advise on rear reflectors mountings okat time of test

NO CHASSIS NUMBER PLATE

Fail 21 Oct 2009 48,248 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NO CHASSIS NUMBER PLATE

Pass 18 Oct 2008 46,841 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,767 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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Q677VOE is a 1989 Volkswagen Trike in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 18,815 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 Q677VOE, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q677VOE is a 1989 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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