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P3 TMJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 TMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 97,104 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 97,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box seam corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear shockers badly corroded

exhaust clamps corroded and missing

only just pass emissions

Pass 25 Jul 2022 95,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both the n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,517 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses hazed. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 84,999 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 82,613 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 82,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to the cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 18 Jul 2017 74,836 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine oil cap broken

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,438 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine management light illuminated

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine management light illuminated

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,934 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 50,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,485 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 43,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres spliting

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,197 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 28,335 miles

n/s/f brake disc pitted on outter edge

o/s/f brake disc pitted on outter edge

top strut bearings slightly noisey

Fail 12 Aug 2010 28,335 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

airbag light on dash

n/s/f brake disc pitted on outter edge

o/s/f brake disc pitted on outter edge

top strut bearings slightly noisey

Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,526 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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P3 TMJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P3 TMJ, 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.

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P3 TMJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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