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Year2003
0-60mph12.3 sec
FuelPetrol
Power102 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Green
Year of manufacture 2003
Top speed 111 mph
0 - 60 mph 12.3 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 102 BHP
Max. torque 147 Nm at 3.800 rpm
Engine capacity 1.596 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 26.9 mpg
Consumption extra urban 47.1 mpg
Consumption combined 36.7 mpg
CO2 emission 185 g/km
CO2 label I
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-09-15
Pictures 0
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-10-03
MOT pass rate
69 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 61
Total items failed 12
MOT #26 2023-10-04 16:27
MOT test number 524072659244
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-10-03
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #25 2023-10-02 13:42
MOT test number 494757897486
Result Failed
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
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MOT #24 2022-10-04 12:41
MOT test number 329239827739
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MOT #23 2022-10-03 08:45
MOT test number 220923678531
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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MOT #22 2021-09-29 10:37
MOT test number 913097721485
Result Passed
MOT #21 2021-09-09 11:00
MOT test number 567797825567
Result Failed
Fail
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Minor
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MOT #20 2020-08-04 09:26
MOT test number 829003191391
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Minor
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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MOT #19 2019-07-18 09:15
MOT test number 778186023561
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advice
CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING
Advice
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MOT #18 2018-07-12 10:26
MOT test number 251824545316
Result Passed
Minor
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advice
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MOT #17 2018-07-11 08:33
MOT test number 251072525090
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MOT #16 2017-07-07 09:19
MOT test number 196626636539
Result Passed
Advice
Rear exhaust mount corroded
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MOT #15 2017-07-07 09:19
MOT test number 124524274364
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advice
Rear exhaust mount corroded
MOT #14 2016-06-28 11:48
MOT test number 736679194451
Result Passed
Advice
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advice
Coil spring corroded ALL corroded (2.4.C.1b)
MOT #13 2015-06-30 12:35
MOT test number 138651485106
Result Passed
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
O/s/r tyre made in 2003
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MOT #12 2015-06-30 12:35
MOT test number 309921085151
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Notice
O/s/r tyre made in 2003
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #11 2014-07-07 09:19
MOT test number 755368084156
Result Passed
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
MOT #10 2013-07-08 09:41
MOT test number 457149583110
Result Passed
MOT #9 2013-07-08 09:41
MOT test number 227329383140
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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MOT #8 2012-07-07 10:54
MOT test number 746739982126
Result Passed
Notice
Nearside rear tyre cracking due to age.
Advice
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #7 2011-07-04 15:22
MOT test number 997265181116
Result Passed
MOT #6 2010-07-06 09:28
MOT test number 840027880182
Result Passed
MOT #5 2009-07-13 08:44
MOT test number 882144399196
Result Passed
MOT #4 2008-07-01 14:47
MOT test number 663093188138
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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MOT #3 2007-07-12 09:54
MOT test number 420473697183
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
MOT #2 2007-07-12 09:54
MOT test number 302263997160
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
MOT #1 2006-11-03 14:59
MOT test number 181017406381
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 April 2025
MOT Expires: 3 October 2024
Tax status 1 April 2025
Days left 338
MOT expiry date 3 October 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band I
Single payment (12 months) £ 320,00,-
Single six month payment £ 176,00,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 336,00,-
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Owner history

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 25
First mileage registration 2003-11-17
Last registration 2023-10-04
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Registration #1 2003-11-17 18 mi
Registration #2 2006-11-03 11.165 mi
Registration #3 2007-07-12 12.028 mi
Registration #4 2008-07-01 15.760 mi
Registration #5 2009-07-13 20.400 mi
Registration #6 2010-07-06 24.513 mi
Registration #7 2011-07-04 28.491 mi
Registration #8 2012-07-07 38.624 mi
Registration #9 2013-07-08 49.186 mi
Registration #10 2014-07-07 57.460 mi
Registration #11 2015-06-30 65.424 mi
Registration #12 2016-06-28 70.691 mi
Registration #13 2017-07-07 72.213 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
Kerb weight 1385 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number BFS 009754

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