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Q780RRP

2001 Volkswagen Trike

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Trike3,833 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ780RRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTrike
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025
Fail 31 Jul 2025

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2015

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer not fitted (6.7.1)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013
Pass 23 Jan 2009 3,833 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 3,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 3,833 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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Q780RRP is a 2001 Volkswagen Trike in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q780RRP, 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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What year was Q780RRP registered?

Q780RRP is a 2001 Volkswagen Trike, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is Q780RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q780RRP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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