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

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture -
Top speed 114 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
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 23.5 mpg
Consumption extra urban 40.9 mpg
Consumption combined 32.1 mpg
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-08-07
Pictures 12
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT #24 2022-02-23 18:34
MOT test number 785993032158
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2023-02-22
MOT #23 2021-03-30 09:41
MOT test number 347682944577
Result Passed
MOT #22 2020-08-26 10:08
MOT test number 926972249440
Result Passed
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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MOT #21 2020-08-21 17:08
MOT test number 208982452233
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fail
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MOT #20 2019-03-27 18:31
MOT test number 440225312830
Result Passed
Minor
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))
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MOT #19 2019-03-01 12:38
MOT test number 243556298532
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Advice
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))
Fail
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front and rear (all tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Minor
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Offside 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
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MOT #18 2018-01-25 10:06
MOT test number 375296603786
Result Passed
Advice
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
MOT #17 2017-01-25 10:40
MOT test number 786715507743
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 tread wearing on inner edge(tracking needs checking) (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #16 2016-01-29 11:40
MOT test number 337932678213
Result Passed
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #15 2016-01-28 09:49
MOT test number 674153712806
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #14 2015-01-12 10:57
MOT test number 786072915058
Result Passed
Notice
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MOT #13 2015-01-12 10:57
MOT test number 706202215016
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Notice
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass with rectification
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
MOT #12 2014-01-17 11:23
MOT test number 369727014081
Result Passed
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MOT #11 2014-01-16 12:23
MOT test number 496516014031
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Notice
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
MOT #10 2013-01-18 09:52
MOT test number 187518213415
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside 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
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Washers frozen at time of test
MOT #9 2011-12-23 11:06
MOT test number 819327351368
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #8 2010-12-31 11:46
MOT test number 474045660385
Result Passed
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MOT #7 2010-01-07 15:09
MOT test number 164967100499
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass with rectification
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
MOT #6 2010-01-07 15:09
MOT test number 733997000082
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #5 2008-12-03 08:51
MOT test number 402168938498
Result Passed
MOT #4 2008-12-03 08:51
MOT test number 893348038363
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
MOT #3 2007-12-12 15:54
MOT test number 530836147331
Result Passed
MOT #2 2006-10-07 15:45
MOT test number 631490286276
Result Passed
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MOT #1 2006-10-07 14:42
MOT test number 574500486265
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 23
First mileage registration 2003-09-11
Last registration 2022-02-23
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Registration #1 2003-09-11 17 mi
Registration #2 2006-10-07 19.558 mi
Registration #3 2006-10-07 19.558 mi
Registration #4 2007-12-12 29.512 mi
Registration #5 2008-12-03 36.562 mi
Registration #6 2010-01-07 44.249 mi
Registration #7 2010-12-31 52.623 mi
Registration #8 2011-12-23 61.642 mi
Registration #9 2013-01-18 65.935 mi
Registration #10 2014-01-16 69.875 mi
Registration #11 2014-01-17 69.875 mi
Registration #12 2015-01-12 74.877 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1721 mm
Height 1502 mm
Length 4129 mm
Wheel base 2516 mm
Kerb weight 1428 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number AZJ 718531

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