IFA Trabant

Green · Petrol · 1991 · 1,098 cc

H509 XNPMOT history

H509 XNP is a green petrol IFA Trabant first used on 5 Mar 1991. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 50,109 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
50,109 km
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,160 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H509 XNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
IFA
Model
Trabant
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
5 Mar 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H509 XNP was last recorded at 50,109 km on 10 Aug 2026, 1,620 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,489 km · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,620 km
Average per year
1,160 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,109 km
  • 2025 – 48,489 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,109 km
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

5 tests since 23 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,109 km (+1,620)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    50,109 km
    Test number
    139143457661
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,489 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    48,489 km
    Test number
    629991792291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail48,484 miles (+1,022)2 dangerous14 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,484 miles
    Test number
    323259075464
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass47,462 miles (+6,773)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,462 miles
    Test number
    299424563309
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass40,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    470999450791
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side covered under seal

Questions about H509 XNP

Does H509 XNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H509 XNP is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on H509 XNP?
The MOT on H509 XNP is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H509 XNP done?
H509 XNP was recorded at 50,109 km at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,160 km a year.
Has H509 XNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H509 XNP has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on H509 XNP 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 H509 XNP find?
H509 XNP passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount, and 1 more.

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