The road tax status for G738 RCW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for G738 RCW?

The MOT for G738 RCW is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of G738 RCW?

The recorded mileage for G738 RCW is 87,788 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is G738 RCW ULEZ compliant?

No, G738 RCW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1989 Trabant P601 0.6L Petrol · G738 RCW

G738 RCW

1989 Trabant P601 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 87,788 km. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.

Make & Model: TRABANT P601
Year / Origin: 1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/03/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 87,788 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 0.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Odometer: 87,788 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 595cc

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G738 RCW Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
87,788 km recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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G738 RCW Odometer History

15/08/200674,365 mi
09/08/200776,912 km
29/08/200878,698 km+1,786 km
15/09/200878,710 km+12 km
22/07/200981,311 km+2,601 km
13/07/201084,053 km+2,742 km
02/07/201384,364 mi
31/03/201484,845 mi+481 mi
03/04/201484,845 mi
26/03/201585,656 mi+811 mi
06/06/201685,759 mi+103 mi
10/05/201785,772 mi+13 mi
27/05/202185,796 mi+24 mi
27/05/202185,796 mi
01/06/202286,359 km
14/12/202387,267 km+908 km
27/03/202587,545 km+278 km
01/04/202687,788 km+243 km

Average of roughly 684 km per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

G738 RCW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 15:57

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Trabant P601 (G738 RCW) between August 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.

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