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Q803NVS

2001 Volkswagen Trike

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,197 mi
Last recorded5,197 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Trike3,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ803NVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 5,197 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 4,423 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 4,399 miles

battery insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2011 4,399 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (9.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2010 4,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside park brake has cable, but recording no effort

Rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 4,399 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside park brake has cable, but recording no effort

Offside rear inner position lamp not working

Rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 4,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 4,383 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s hand brake not as good as n/s

seat belt buckle slight damage but stil functional

Pass 25 Jun 2008 4,383 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s hand brake not as good as n/s

seat belt buckle slight damage but stil functional

Pass 23 Apr 2007 3,956 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 3,956 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 3,082 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyre perrished

Pass 29 Mar 2006 3,082 miles

front tyre perrished

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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Q803NVS is a 2001 Volkswagen Trike in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 3,833 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 Q803NVS, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q803NVS is a 2001 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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