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Q623PFE

1989 Volkswagen Tricycle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,941 mi
Last recorded23,941 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ623PFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 23,941 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 22,943 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 21,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 19,536 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 19,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 16,703 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 16,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 13,257 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 11,063 miles

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

Front front brake easy to lock up

Nearside Rear shocker soft

Offside Rear shocker soft

Pass 7 Jul 2018 10,128 miles

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

Rear x2 shockers

Pass 22 Jul 2017 9,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 8,109 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 8,083 miles

Outer Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 7,244 miles

Steering stops missing yokes fouling wiring etc

Fail 4 Jul 2015 7,243 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (9.2.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Steering stops missing yokes fouling wiring etc

Pass 20 Jun 2014 6,641 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 6,641 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,509 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 6,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 6,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 6,123 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 5,875 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 5,538 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 5,048 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 4,538 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 2,354 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tricycle?

Based on 944 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 20
wheel bearing has excessive play 18
Stop lamp not working 17
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
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Q623PFE is a 1989 Volkswagen Tricycle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tricycle fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q623PFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q623PFE registered?

Q623PFE is a 1989 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is Q623PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q623PFE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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