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Year2005
0-60mph12.9 sec
FuelPetrol
Power115 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 2005
Top speed 115 mph
0 - 60 mph 12.9 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 115 BHP
Max. torque 169 Nm at 2.400 rpm
Engine capacity 1.984 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 23.7 mpg
Consumption extra urban 40.4 mpg
Consumption combined 32.5 mpg
CO2 emission 209 g/km
CO2 label K
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Internet history

Entry 2
Date 2023-02-09
Pictures 18
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-08-24
Pictures 12
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-02-12
MOT pass rate
74 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 6
Total advice items 36
Total items failed 12
MOT #23 2024-02-11 07:59
MOT test number 462314175579
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-02-12
MOT #22 2024-02-11 07:59
MOT test number 483548821036
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MOT #21 2023-02-13 13:17
MOT test number 618284600920
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) borderline pass
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MOT #20 2022-02-03 16:56
MOT test number 925779433515
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) borderline pass
Advice
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #19 2022-01-24 14:25
MOT test number 185467706338
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) borderline pass
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MOT #18 2021-01-19 15:41
MOT test number 749002662587
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside HANDBRAKE EFFIENCY LOW
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ENDS
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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MOT #17 2021-01-19 11:57
MOT test number 994816168792
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside HANDBRAKE EFFIENCY LOW
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ENDS
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MOT #16 2019-07-11 09:24
MOT test number 993343586697
Result Passed
MOT #15 2018-07-13 09:02
MOT test number 420514117531
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advice
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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MOT #14 2017-07-19 11:57
MOT test number 422538598798
Result Passed
Advice
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Rear both sides tyres slightly cracked and worn uneven
Advice
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MOT #13 2017-07-19 11:57
MOT test number 586266865789
Result Failed
Advice
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass with rectification
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advice
Rear both sides tyres slightly cracked and worn uneven
Advice
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MOT #12 2016-07-22 11:44
MOT test number 886769231372
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
MOT #11 2015-05-26 12:38
MOT test number 886236845147
Result Passed
MOT #10 2014-06-20 10:53
MOT test number 999851974119
Result Passed
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MOT #9 2013-07-01 15:08
MOT test number 759992283190
Result Passed
MOT #8 2012-07-02 12:44
MOT test number 396814782183
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #7 2011-03-31 10:02
MOT test number 719930991004
Result Passed
MOT #6 2010-03-31 11:47
MOT test number 884970890069
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
MOT #5 2010-03-31 11:47
MOT test number 841640590076
Result Passed
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MOT #4 2009-08-05 16:58
MOT test number 491867019203
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
MOT #3 2009-08-05 16:58
MOT test number 273307919247
Result Passed
MOT #2 2008-08-11 16:57
MOT test number 353144728241
Result Passed
MOT #1 2008-05-21 11:22
MOT test number 142482348145
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 February 2025
MOT Expires: 12 February 2025
Tax status 1 February 2025
Days left 280
MOT expiry date 12 February 2025
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 24
First mileage registration 2005-06-09
Last registration 2024-02-11
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Registration #1 2005-06-09 11 mi
Registration #2 2008-05-21 18.288 mi
Registration #3 2008-08-11 19.519 mi
Registration #4 2009-08-05 31.972 mi
Registration #5 2010-03-31 39.562 mi
Registration #6 2011-03-31 46.016 mi
Registration #7 2012-07-02 56.246 mi
Registration #8 2013-07-01 61.546 mi
Registration #9 2014-06-20 66.032 mi
Registration #10 2015-05-26 71.842 mi
Registration #11 2016-07-22 76.504 mi
Registration #12 2017-07-19 81.722 mi
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Car features

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Safety ratings

NCAP rating
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1836 mm
Height 1498 mm
Length 4081 mm
Wheel base 2508 mm
Kerb weight 1309 kg
Max. allowed weight 1700 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 AZJ 736618

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