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1985 Volkswagen Tricycle 1.6L Petrol · Q455 FWD

Q455 FWD

1985 Volkswagen Tricycle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 1985. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRICYCLE
Year / Origin
1985
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1600cc
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Q455 FWD Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 04/10/2023
  • 0 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Q455 FWD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Tricycle (Q455 FWD) between September 2023 and October 2023.

The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Q455 FWD Mileage History

  1. 27/09/20230 mi
  2. 04/10/20230 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
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