MOT Stats

Volkswagen Trike

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1970	1	100%	n/a
1971	3	66.67%	Stop lamps remain on when the brakes are released.
1984	3	100%	n/a
1985	3	66.67%	Brake master cylinder leaking.
1986	2	50%	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
1987	3	100%	n/a
1988	1	100%	n/a
1989	4	75%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
1990	4	100%	n/a
1992	3	66.67%	Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control is impaired.
1993	3	100%	n/a
1994	3	66.67%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
1995	2	50%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
1996	2	50%	Electrical wiring insecure.
1997	4	100%	n/a
1998	3	100%	n/a
1999	2	50%	Stop lamps all missing or inoperative.
2000	1	100%	n/a
2001	2	100%	n/a
2002	6	33.33%	Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim.
2003	6	83.33%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
2004	2	100%	n/a
2006	4	75%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2007	5	100%	n/a
2008	2	50%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
2009	2	100%	n/a
2010	1	100%	n/a
2011	1	100%	n/a
2012	1	0%	Suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired.
2014	2	100%	n/a

Tests: 81

Average Volkswagen Trike pass rate: 79.01%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Position lamp missing or inoperative.	4.2.1(a)(ii)	Major	24%
2	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.	4.3.1(a)(ii)	Major	18%
3	Wheel bearing excessively rough.	5.1.3(b)(i)	Major	18%
4	Brake performance unable to be tested.	1.2.1(g)	Major	18%
5	Electrical wiring insecure.	4.11(a)(ii)	Major	12%
6	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.	4.4.1(a)(ii)	Major	12%
7	Wheel bearing with excessive play.	5.1.3(a)(i)	Major	12%
8	Insufficient brake control reserve travel.	1.1.2(a)	Major	12%
9	Brake master cylinder leaking.	1.1.10(b)(ii)	Dangerous	6%
10	Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative.	4.7.1(b)(ii)	Major	6%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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