Trabant P601
Green · Petrol · 1988 · 595 cc
E821 NOWMOT history
E821 NOW is a green petrol Trabant P601 first used on 1 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 66,235 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 66,235 km
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 360 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- E821 NOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Trabant
- Model
- P601
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 1 Nov 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
E821 NOW was last recorded at 66,235 km on 13 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Feb 2026: 66,235 km, lower than 66,243 km on 12 Feb 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 66,243 km · 12 Feb 2026
- Average per year
- 360 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,235 km
- 2025 – 66,025 km
- 2024 – 65,874 km
- 2023 – 65,765 km
- 2022 – 65,519 km
- 2019 – 64,927 km
- 2018 – 64,496 km
- 2016 – 63,807 km
- 2015 – 62,526 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,235 km
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 27 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,235 km (-8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 66,235 km
- Test number
- 526464559945
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail66,243 km (+218)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,243 km
- Test number
- 377730664966
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,025 km (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 66,025 km
- Test number
- 355735416555
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail66,019 km (+145)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,019 km
- Test number
- 331819273962
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength bulk head area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,874 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 65,874 km
- Test number
- 215638130645
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail65,873 miles1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,873 miles
- Test number
- 577744302186
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,765 km (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 65,765 km
- Test number
- 534254038316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail65,764 km (+245)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,764 km
- Test number
- 484919991268
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,519 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 65,519 km
- Test number
- 377776856064
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass65,194 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 65,194 miles
- Test number
- 143848748865
- MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass64,927 km (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 64,927 km
- Test number
- 383392885913
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail64,921 km2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,921 km
- Test number
- 388215836233
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire shut off valve no hose clip fitted (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,496 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 64,496 miles
- Test number
- 414769042478
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail64,496 km (+689)10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,496 km
- Test number
- 585997787568
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both sides (1.8)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
- FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working at all (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass63,807 km (+1,281)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 63,807 km
- Test number
- 104610036063
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished and cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished and cracked
Pass62,526 km
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 62,526 km
- Test number
- 505264299589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about E821 NOW
- Does E821 NOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E821 NOW is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on E821 NOW?
- The MOT on E821 NOW is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has E821 NOW done?
- E821 NOW was recorded at 66,235 km at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 360 km a year.
- Has E821 NOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. E821 NOW has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on E821 NOW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on E821 NOW find?
- E821 NOW passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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