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C126 VWP

2005 Trabant P601

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,793 mi
Last recorded45,793 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Trabant P60145,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC126 VWP
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,793 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 45,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 45,784 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 45,199 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 6,531 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 5,598 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 5,560 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 5,509 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 5,478 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 5,210 miles

Coolant leak

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 4,662 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 5 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,990 miles

Battery insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Sep 2009 81,990 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

How Reliable is the Trabant P601?

Based on 1,624 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
551
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 57
brake recording little or no effort 52
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 48
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C126 VWP is a 2005 Trabant P601 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 45,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Trabant P601 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C126 VWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Trabant P601 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C126 VWP registered?

C126 VWP is a 2005 Trabant P601, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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