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AA08VLC
Year2008
0-60mph12.9 sec
FuelPetrol
Power115 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 2008
Top speed 113 mph
0 - 60 mph 12.9 seconds
Gearbox 6 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 115 BHP
Max. torque 172 Nm at 3.200 rpm
Engine capacity 1.984 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 21.2 mpg
Consumption extra urban 40.9 mpg
Consumption combined 30.7 mpg
CO2 emission 222 g/km
CO2 label K
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-08-21
Pictures 1
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-10-19
MOT pass rate
62 %
MOT passed 13
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 34
Total items failed 17
MOT #21 2023-10-20 08:41
MOT test number 454166965244
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-10-19
Minor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MOT #20 2023-10-20 08:41
MOT test number 493984935042
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Minor
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Minor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Minor
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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MOT #19 2022-09-05 14:28
MOT test number 918009168835
Result Passed
Advice
Left cv boot slight leak
Minor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MOT #18 2022-09-03 15:54
MOT test number 381118295994
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Left cv boot slight leak
Minor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MOT #17 2021-09-16 08:35
MOT test number 292526064077
Result Passed
MOT #16 2021-08-04 14:37
MOT test number 313588316448
Result Failed
Advice
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516V (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Minor
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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MOT #15 2020-08-05 15:26
MOT test number 167587909648
Result Passed
Advice
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MOT #14 2019-08-09 15:03
MOT test number 737243734369
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advice
Centre stop light not working
MOT #13 2019-08-09 08:48
MOT test number 812071617562
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advice
Centre stop light not working
Advice
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MOT #12 2018-08-06 08:54
MOT test number 663104890030
Result Passed
Minor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Minor
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Minor
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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MOT #11 2017-07-28 11:44
MOT test number 203874886846
Result Passed
MOT #10 2017-07-27 11:08
MOT test number 398163753319
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Both front tyres void of any tread on inner edge
Fail
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
MOT #9 2016-08-10 14:28
MOT test number 495886039406
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Front tyres worn on edges
Advice
Centre stop light inop
MOT #8 2015-05-22 12:11
MOT test number 286102745407
Result Passed
Notice
Nearside front tyre worn inner treads
Notice
Centre stop light not working
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MOT #7 2015-05-21 12:06
MOT test number 135251745175
Result Failed
Fail
Coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Notice
N sf tyre worn inner tread
Fail
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
MOT #6 2014-06-05 13:29
MOT test number 355306054133
Result Passed
Notice
Boot not opening externally
Notice
Wiper blades perished
MOT #5 2013-05-15 14:52
MOT test number 198365533113
Result Passed
MOT #4 2013-05-15 09:56
MOT test number 885615033159
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #3 2012-03-30 09:28
MOT test number 345010292020
Result Passed
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MOT #2 2011-04-28 16:32
MOT test number 958378511186
Result Passed
MOT #1 2011-04-28 16:32
MOT test number 425488811148
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 1 April 2024
MOT Expires: 19 October 2024
Tax status 1 April 2024
Days left 27 days too late
MOT expiry date 19 October 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 395,00,-
Single six month payment £ 217,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 414,75,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 22
First mileage registration 2008-05-20
Last registration 2023-10-20
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Registration #1 2008-05-20 6 mi
Registration #2 2011-04-28 31.506 mi
Registration #3 2012-03-30 39.265 mi
Registration #4 2013-05-15 49.100 mi
Registration #5 2013-05-15 49.100 mi
Registration #6 2014-06-05 55.241 mi
Registration #7 2015-05-21 59.126 mi
Registration #8 2015-05-22 59.126 mi
Registration #9 2016-08-10 62.791 mi
Registration #10 2017-07-27 65.219 mi
Registration #11 2017-07-28 65.219 mi
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Car features

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Safety ratings

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1721 mm
Height 1502 mm
Length 4129 mm
Wheel base 2516 mm
Max. allowed weight 1830 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number AZJ 758373

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