DC53FLE
Year2004
0-60mph14.6 sec
FuelPetrol
Power75 BHP
DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      
UK

VOLKSWAGEN 16V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 16V
Colour Red
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 100 mph
0 - 60 mph 14.6 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 75 BHP
Max. torque 126 Nm at 3.800 rpm
Engine capacity 1.390 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 30.1 mpg
Consumption extra urban 48.7 mpg
Consumption combined 39.8 mpg
CO2 emission 168 g/km
CO2 label H
DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      

Internet history

Entry 2
Date 2021-10-26
Pictures 39
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-10-25
Pictures 0
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-11-02
MOT pass rate
68 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 50
Total items failed 28
MOT #25 2023-10-26 16:03
MOT test number 998629137154
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-11-02
Minor
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MOT #24 2022-11-03 13:34
MOT test number 565254576573
Result Passed
Advice
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      
MOT #23 2022-10-24 08:27
MOT test number 213665376146
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
Fail
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fail
Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Advice
Nearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper sticking
Fail
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advice
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MOT #22 2021-10-25 15:13
MOT test number 545434761982
Result Passed
DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      
MOT #21 2021-03-30 10:37
MOT test number 522872424716
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #20 2021-03-26 11:26
MOT test number 178293173571
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
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
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Minor
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      
MOT #19 2021-02-23 12:40
MOT test number 700972461653
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advice
Opening of boot lid intermittent
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))
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))
MOT #18 2020-02-28 16:08
MOT test number 545302873591
Result Passed
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Front lamps poor outlet
DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      
MOT #17 2019-01-11 12:16
MOT test number 621531745884
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Rear tyres perished
MOT #16 2019-01-11 12:16
MOT test number 782883251468
Result Failed
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Rear tyres perished
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
MOT #15 2018-01-19 10:31
MOT test number 260194938596
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front 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)
MOT #14 2017-01-09 15:38
MOT test number 183150597339
Result Passed
DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      
MOT #13 2016-01-09 10:58
MOT test number 387070562154
Result Passed
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Child seats fitted
MOT #12 2016-01-09 10:58
MOT test number 818607149325
Result Failed
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Child seats fitted
Pass with rectification
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
MOT #11 2015-01-12 11:50
MOT test number 917232715089
Result Passed
MOT #10 2013-11-01 15:40
MOT test number 766885603346
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      
MOT #9 2013-11-01 10:36
MOT test number 366395203364
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Notice
EML on
Fail
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #8 2012-07-26 16:55
MOT test number 448948602241
Result Passed
MOT #7 2012-07-26 14:48
MOT test number 406498602234
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
MOT #6 2011-01-13 13:42
MOT test number 618553411095
Result Passed
Advice
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Notice
Both front brake discs slightly worn
Advice
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      
MOT #5 2011-01-13 13:42
MOT test number 715773611006
Result Failed
Advice
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass with rectification
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advice
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Notice
Both front brake discs slightly worn
MOT #4 2009-12-30 10:54
MOT test number 203924769352
Result Passed
MOT #3 2008-12-29 11:17
MOT test number 100264068300
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #2 2007-12-28 10:10
MOT test number 793712667369
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-12-27 09:52
MOT test number 220431566340
Result Passed
DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      

Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 November 2024
MOT Expires: 2 November 2024
Tax status 1 November 2024
Days left 190
MOT expiry date 2 November 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band H
Single payment (12 months) £ 290,00,-
Single six month payment £ 159,50,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 304,50,-
DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      

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DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      

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Owner history

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 27
First mileage registration 2004-01-23
Last registration 2023-10-26
Complete history See info
Registration #1 2004-01-23 22 mi
Registration #2 2006-12-27 17.521 mi
Registration #3 2007-12-28 23.703 mi
Registration #4 2008-12-29 31.010 mi
Registration #5 2009-12-30 36.052 mi
Registration #6 2011-01-13 40.276 mi
Registration #7 2012-07-26 64.652 mi
Registration #8 2012-07-26 64.652 mi
Registration #9 2013-11-01 80.711 mi
Registration #10 2013-11-01 80.717 mi
Registration #11 2015-01-12 85.292 mi
Registration #12 2016-01-09 89.192 mi
Registration #13 2016-01-09 89.192 mi
Registration #14 2017-01-09 92.386 mi
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DC53FLEreport date: 2024-04-24      

Car features

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Safety ratings

NCAP rating
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1724 mm
Height 1498 mm
Length 4081 mm
Wheel base 2508 mm
Kerb weight 1259 kg
Max. allowed weight 1641 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number BCA 323204

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