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C131 VWP

2011 Trabant P601

Cream Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,080 mi
Last recorded68,080 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC131 VWP
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2011
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 68,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 68,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 67,131 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,238 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 66,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,834 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play to both front upper swivels

Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,403 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,403 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play in steering

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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C131 VWP is a 2011 Trabant P601 in Cream with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C131 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 15 years old, this Trabant P601 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C131 VWP is a 2011 Trabant P601, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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