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OO05 TMP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,905 mi
Last recorded92,905 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 TMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 92,905 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (nearside and offside) inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (offside and nearside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (offside and nearside) inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (offside and nearside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 92,905 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (nearside and offside) inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (offside and nearside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (offside and nearside) inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (offside and nearside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 91,036 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 90,578 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 90,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 89,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,717 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 87,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,132 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,164 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 80,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,868 miles

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,411 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 75,401 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding on excessively (3.5.1k)

Central exhaust bracket adrift

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension top mounts slightly noisy,when turned

Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,980 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,500 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 57,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 57,008 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 50,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 37,758 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,046 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 33,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,961 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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OO05 TMP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OO05 TMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OO05 TMP registered?

OO05 TMP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is OO05 TMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO05 TMP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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