Trabant P601

Beige · Petrol · 1983 · 595 cc

415 DPBMOT history

415 DPB is a beige petrol Trabant P601 first used on 4 Feb 1992. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,947 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
89,947 km
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
390 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
415 DPB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Trabant
Model
P601
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
595 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
4 Feb 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

415 DPB was last recorded at 89,947 km on 9 Feb 2024, 727 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,220 km · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
727 km
Average per year
390 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,947 km
  • 2023 – 89,220 km
  • 2022 – 88,608 km
  • 2019 – 87,232 km
  • 2018 – 86,985 km
  • 2013 – 65,928 km
  • 2009 – 84,133 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,947 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded from front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded from front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on all braking /steering and suspension components
  • AdvisoryVarious rubber boots and bushes deteriorated with ageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel-arch on both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front and rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All suspension components front and rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,947 km (+727)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,947 km
    Test number
    459706164013
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded from front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded from front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on all braking /steering and suspension components
    • AdvisoryVarious rubber boots and bushes deteriorated with age

  2. Pass89,220 km (+612)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,220 km
    Test number
    903195435726
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished around outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavt surface corrosion on all suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated with age

  3. Pass88,608 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,608 km
    Test number
    516037199625
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on all suspension ,steering and braking components
    • AdvisoryVarious rubber boots and bushes deteriorated with age

  4. Pass87,990 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,990 miles
    Test number
    955542581721
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel-arch on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front and rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components front and rear corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious rubber boot and bushes both front and rear deteriorated

  5. Fail87,988 miles1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,988 miles
    Test number
    965410046656
    • DangerousNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel-arch on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front and rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components front and rear corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious rubber boot and bushes both front and rear deteriorated

  6. Pass87,232 km (+247)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,232 km
    Test number
    446108356434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel-arch areas on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive most areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rubber boots and bushes front and rear deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components both front and rear corroded

  7. Pass86,985 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,985 km
    Test number
    686314620714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front upper inner wheel-arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine [most areas] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components both front and rear corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious rubber suspension bushes and covers both front and rear deteriorated

  8. Pass86,883 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,883 miles
    Test number
    173450780205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass86,848 miles (+314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,848 miles
    Test number
    471773348477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass86,534 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,534 miles
    Test number
    586183865105
    • NoteEmits light blue smoke (2 stroke)

  11. Fail86,534 miles (+454)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,534 miles
    Test number
    638981065123
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEmits light blue smoke (2 stroke)

  12. Pass86,080 miles1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,080 miles
    Test number
    286065554108
    • DangerousAll four tyres badly perished on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear leaf springs slightly corroded

  13. Fail86,080 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,080 miles
    Test number
    177287624154
    • DangerousAll four tyres badly perished on sidewall
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass65,928 km4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,928 km
    Test number
    796445893045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside side and nearside front crossmember sight corrosion..
    • NoteSlight play in offside front lower trunion

  15. Fail65,928 km1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,928 km
    Test number
    466615983060
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureRear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside side and nearside front crossmember sight corrosion..
    • NoteSlight play in offside front lower trunion

  16. Pass85,460 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,460 miles
    Test number
    366607882051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSligh play in steering rack

  17. Fail85,460 miles (+433)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,460 miles
    Test number
    279723882004
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSligh play in steering rack

  18. Pass85,027 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,027 miles
    Test number
    117854581468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteHand brake cable insecure
    • NoteO/s n/s front tyres slightly perished
    • NoteSlight dampness n/s front back plate

  19. Fail85,027 miles (+211)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,027 miles
    Test number
    237251781004
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteHand brake cable insecure
    • NoteO/s n/s front tyres slightly perished
    • NoteSlight dampness n/s front back plate

  20. Pass84,816 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,816 miles
    Test number
    181508370036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount has temporary repair

  21. Fail84,816 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,816 miles
    Test number
    941788570087
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount has temporary repair

  22. Pass84,133 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,133 km
    Test number
    514035979067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,789 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    144219978496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteLocking washer missing
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail83,789 miles2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    421491978090
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteLocking washer missing
    • NoteN/s bumper cap missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight bind to n/s brake

Questions about 415 DPB

What vehicle is registration 415 DPB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 415 DPB on a beige petrol Trabant P601 first used on 4 Feb 1992. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 415 DPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 415 DPB expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 415 DPB?
The MOT on 415 DPB expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 415 DPB done?
415 DPB was recorded at 89,947 km at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 390 km a year.
Has 415 DPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 415 DPB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on 415 DPB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 415 DPB find?
415 DPB passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded from front to rear; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded from front to rear, and 2 more.

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