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AK04YJV
Year2004
0-60mph11.7 sec
FuelPetrol
Power115 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 115 mph
0 - 60 mph 11.7 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

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 23.5 mpg
Consumption extra urban 40.9 mpg
Consumption combined 32.1 mpg
CO2 emission 211 g/km
CO2 label K
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-08-15
Pictures 1
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2023-09-26
MOT pass rate
65 %
MOT passed 15
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 33
Total items failed 16
MOT #23 2022-09-27 09:55
MOT test number 251014368066
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2023-09-26
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MOT #22 2021-08-06 14:25
MOT test number 876023801647
Result Passed
MOT #21 2019-11-25 13:10
MOT test number 862934853518
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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MOT #20 2019-11-25 13:10
MOT test number 872318100895
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MOT #19 2018-11-29 10:35
MOT test number 763046771854
Result Passed
Advice
Service light on
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #18 2017-12-04 14:11
MOT test number 200753447785
Result Passed
Advice
Slight rust to rear of both inner sills
Advice
N/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm
MOT #17 2016-11-11 16:04
MOT test number 397771461939
Result Passed
MOT #16 2016-11-11 11:51
MOT test number 926205611017
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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MOT #15 2015-10-16 13:29
MOT test number 115217450433
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Front plate cracked but still able to read
MOT #14 2014-11-12 15:42
MOT test number 669586714372
Result Passed
MOT #13 2013-08-09 16:13
MOT test number 345541923480
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MOT #12 2013-08-08 10:22
MOT test number 665240323234
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advice
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Notice
Nail in offside rear tyre
Advice
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #11 2012-05-11 16:34
MOT test number 876472332158
Result Passed
MOT #10 2012-05-11 10:27
MOT test number 676042932159
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Fail
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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MOT #9 2011-05-24 11:39
MOT test number 507344341113
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
MOT #8 2011-05-24 11:39
MOT test number 255294941102
Result Passed
MOT #7 2010-04-26 15:51
MOT test number 554176810120
Result Passed
Advice
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
MOT #6 2009-04-15 11:39
MOT test number 873865909140
Result Passed
MOT #5 2009-04-14 14:00
MOT test number 250614509170
Result Failed
Notice
Oil leak
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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MOT #4 2008-04-17 15:33
MOT test number 704998208139
Result Passed
MOT #3 2008-04-17 15:33
MOT test number 113298208114
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
MOT #2 2007-04-23 11:25
MOT test number 771423217154
Result Passed
MOT #1 2007-04-23 11:25
MOT test number 462533917150
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 31 March 2023
MOT Expired: 26 September 2023
Tax status 31 March 2023
Days left 386 days too late
MOT expiry date 26 September 2023
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 2004-04-26
Last registration 2022-09-27
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Registration #1 2004-04-26 11 mi
Registration #2 2007-04-23 14.801 mi
Registration #3 2008-04-17 22.730 mi
Registration #4 2009-04-14 30.416 mi
Registration #5 2009-04-15 30.420 mi
Registration #6 2010-04-26 34.962 mi
Registration #7 2011-05-24 46.167 mi
Registration #8 2012-05-11 57.729 mi
Registration #9 2012-05-11 57.736 mi
Registration #10 2013-08-08 60.607 mi
Registration #11 2013-08-09 60.607 mi
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Car features

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Safety ratings

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1724 mm
Height 1498 mm
Length 4081 mm
Wheel base 2508 mm
Max. allowed weight 1770 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 3
Number of axles 2
Engine number AZJ725872

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