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BG53CZF
Year-
0-60mph10.9 sec
FuelPetrol
Power115 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture -
Top speed 115 mph
0 - 60 mph 10.9 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 115 BHP
Max. torque 169 Nm at 2.400 rpm
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 23.7 mpg
Consumption extra urban 40.4 mpg
Consumption combined 32.5 mpg
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-07-05
Pictures 27
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT #21 2020-12-21 16:03
MOT test number 712776044327
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2022-01-06
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Both front tyres are starting to wear on edges
MOT #20 2020-12-21 10:31
MOT test number 533182882831
Result Failed
MAJOR
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Both front tyres are starting to wear on edges
MAJOR
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MOT #19 2020-01-07 12:11
MOT test number 640029149234
Result Passed
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MOT #18 2019-12-23 09:48
MOT test number 689407201478
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
MAJOR
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt Anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MOT #17 2019-01-02 15:04
MOT test number 634411281453
Result Passed
Advice
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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MOT #16 2019-01-02 10:27
MOT test number 656881934790
Result Failed
MAJOR
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advice
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Minor
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
MAJOR
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #15 2018-01-05 10:25
MOT test number 771361545120
Result Passed
Advice
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
MOT #14 2017-01-06 11:13
MOT test number 986001931205
Result Passed
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrisoin (3.5.1i)
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MOT #13 2017-01-05 11:09
MOT test number 797061855293
Result Failed
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrisoin (3.5.1i)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
MOT #12 2015-10-08 09:52
MOT test number 417864977386
Result Passed
MOT #11 2015-10-07 10:59
MOT test number 950059341592
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
MOT #10 2014-10-02 15:56
MOT test number 216985874284
Result Passed
Notice
Centre exhaust bracket broken
Advice
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Notice
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
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MOT #9 2014-10-02 10:19
MOT test number 395565874235
Result Failed
Advice
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Notice
Centre exhaust bracket broken
Notice
Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
MOT #8 2013-07-25 10:03
MOT test number 309196603403
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Both front tyres cracking in tread
Notice
Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated
Advice
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread
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MOT #7 2012-07-26 10:20
MOT test number 368658002295
Result Passed
Notice
Nail in offside front tyre
Notice
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Notice
Nearside rear tyre perished
Notice
Offside front tyre perished
Notice
Middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
MOT #6 2011-07-26 12:49
MOT test number 699247901254
Result Passed
Notice
Air bag warning light on, indicating a possible fault.
MOT #5 2010-07-28 15:24
MOT test number 530669100246
Result Passed
Notice
Air bag light illuminated on dash
Notice
Front wipers worn
MOT #4 2009-07-22 17:36
MOT test number 692983709261
Result Passed
Notice
Air bag warning light staying on , indicating a possible fault.
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MOT #3 2008-07-12 09:16
MOT test number 694574998179
Result Passed
Notice
Air bag light on dash
MOT #2 2007-07-26 15:18
MOT test number 371717307220
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front 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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #1 2007-01-25 11:44
MOT test number 300625227027
Result Passed
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 23
First mileage registration 2003-12-10
Last registration 2020-12-21
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Registration #1 2003-12-10 21 mi
Registration #2 2007-01-25 14.281 mi
Registration #3 2007-07-26 15.062 mi
Registration #4 2008-07-12 17.435 mi
Registration #5 2009-07-22 19.922 mi
Registration #6 2010-07-28 22.735 mi
Registration #7 2011-07-26 27.296 mi
Registration #8 2012-07-26 28.839 mi
Registration #9 2013-07-25 30.777 mi
Registration #10 2014-10-02 34.489 mi
Registration #11 2014-10-02 34.496 mi
Registration #12 2015-10-07 37.162 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1836 mm
Height 1498 mm
Length 4081 mm
Wheel base 2515 mm

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 3
Number of axles 2
Engine number AZJ 718495

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