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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

P3 TMJMOT history

P3 TMJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2026
Mileage
97,104 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P3 TMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P3 TMJ was last recorded at 97,104 miles on 18 Apr 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,098 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,104 miles
  • 2023 – 97,098 miles
  • 2022 – 95,608 miles
  • 2021 – 93,063 miles
  • 2019 – 85,000 miles
  • 2018 – 82,613 miles
  • 2017 – 74,836 miles
  • 2016 – 64,438 miles
  • 2014 – 50,934 miles
  • 2013 – 43,485 miles
  • 2012 – 36,750 miles
  • 2011 – 31,197 miles
  • 2010 – 28,335 miles
  • 2009 – 22,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,104 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,104 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,104 miles
    Test number
    775915523800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,098 miles (+1,490)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,098 miles
    Test number
    494682134441
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box seam corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers badly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps corroded and missing
    • AdvisoryOnly just pass emissions

  3. Pass95,608 miles (+2,545)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,608 miles
    Test number
    659042019226
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both the n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,063 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,063 miles
    Test number
    605859893450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,517 miles (+5,517)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,517 miles
    Test number
    880043989157
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses hazed. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass85,000 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,000 miles
    Test number
    521333304156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail84,999 miles (+2,386)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    886452894358
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    198160921810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,613 miles (+7,777)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    687590291726
    • Repaired at testOffside 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))

  10. Pass74,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,836 miles
    Test number
    785483534458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

  11. Fail74,836 miles (+10,398)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,836 miles
    Test number
    961613934165
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components
    • AdvisoryEngine oil cap broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

  12. Pass64,438 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,438 miles
    Test number
    531048538852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  13. Fail64,438 miles (+13,504)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,438 miles
    Test number
    846380179822
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  14. Pass50,934 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,934 miles
    Test number
    396805824205
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail50,934 miles (+7,449)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,934 miles
    Test number
    626325324269
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass43,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,485 miles
    Test number
    129230943210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,485 miles (+6,735)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,485 miles
    Test number
    258549133280
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres spliting

  18. Pass36,750 miles (+5,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,750 miles
    Test number
    585717532245
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass31,197 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,197 miles
    Test number
    789683621246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,335 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,335 miles
    Test number
    312164320206
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc pitted on outter edge
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc pitted on outter edge
    • NoteTop strut bearings slightly noisey

  21. Fail28,335 miles (+5,809)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,335 miles
    Test number
    474764320250
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc pitted on outter edge
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc pitted on outter edge
    • NoteTop strut bearings slightly noisey

  22. Pass22,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,526 miles
    Test number
    564721869006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P3 TMJ

Does P3 TMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P3 TMJ expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P3 TMJ?
The MOT on P3 TMJ expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P3 TMJ done?
P3 TMJ was recorded at 97,104 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2025, an average of 4,624 miles a year.
Has P3 TMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P3 TMJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on P3 TMJ 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 P3 TMJ find?
P3 TMJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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