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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

T3 LBAMOT history

T3 LBA is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2026
Mileage
89,827 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T3 LBA was last recorded at 89,827 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 1,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,219 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,608 miles
Average per year
4,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,827 miles
  • 2025 – 88,219 miles
  • 2024 – 85,057 miles
  • 2023 – 82,739 miles
  • 2022 – 78,668 miles
  • 2021 – 75,058 miles
  • 2020 – 71,989 miles
  • 2019 – 69,326 miles
  • 2018 – 66,220 miles
  • 2017 – 60,682 miles
  • 2016 – 46,298 miles
  • 2015 – 37,734 miles
  • 2014 – 31,689 miles
  • 2013 – 29,317 miles
  • 2012 – 27,637 miles
  • 2011 – 24,907 miles
  • 2010 – 21,522 miles
  • 2009 – 17,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,827 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,827 miles (+1,608)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,827 miles
    Test number
    216715227001
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,219 miles (+3,162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,219 miles
    Test number
    742138073513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass85,057 miles (+2,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    445513602936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,739 miles (+4,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,739 miles
    Test number
    498996453643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass78,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,668 miles
    Test number
    148314691339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail78,668 miles (+3,610)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,668 miles
    Test number
    402178614229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass75,058 miles (+3,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,058 miles
    Test number
    971620725939
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,989 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,989 miles
    Test number
    732597617351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail71,989 miles (+2,663)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,989 miles
    Test number
    250779085373
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass69,326 miles (+3,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,326 miles
    Test number
    534874212015
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

  11. Pass66,220 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,220 miles
    Test number
    195269848275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,682 miles (+14,384)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,682 miles
    Test number
    902364224721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,298 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,298 miles
    Test number
    928246977376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,270 miles (+8,536)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,270 miles
    Test number
    266549486970
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass37,734 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,734 miles
    Test number
    187262840347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,689 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,689 miles
    Test number
    456577924212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,317 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,317 miles
    Test number
    367504523410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,637 miles
    Test number
    386928822264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail27,637 miles (+2,730)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,637 miles
    Test number
    526378922215
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass24,907 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,907 miles
    Test number
    685950331262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,522 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,522 miles
    Test number
    362189460188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,876 miles
    Test number
    860245699197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 LBA

Does T3 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 LBA expired on 24 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 LBA?
The MOT on T3 LBA expired on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 LBA done?
T3 LBA was recorded at 89,827 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 4,243 miles a year.
Has T3 LBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LBA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 LBA 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 T3 LBA find?
T3 LBA failed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 4 major defects: emissions unable to be completed; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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