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Year2005
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power115 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Black
Year of manufacture 2005
Top speed 113 mph
Gearbox 4 speed automatic

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 21.1 mpg
Consumption extra urban 38.7 mpg
Consumption combined 29.4 mpg
CO2 emission 226 g/km
CO2 label L
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-06-06
Pictures 16
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-01-27
MOT pass rate
94 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 1
Total advice items 44
Total items failed 1
MOT #17 2024-01-13 11:38
MOT test number 146386166412
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-01-27
Advice
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion apparent o/s/r inner of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MOT #16 2023-01-12 13:29
MOT test number 173327066168
Result Passed
Minor
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Minor
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MOT #15 2022-01-06 09:35
MOT test number 622484243300
Result Passed
MOT #14 2021-01-12 16:05
MOT test number 552101842538
Result Passed
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MOT #13 2020-01-23 13:45
MOT test number 181397877678
Result Passed
MOT #12 2019-01-18 17:20
MOT test number 637789135513
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Minor
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MOT #11 2018-01-10 10:47
MOT test number 110826985619
Result Passed
Advice
Central Rear high level brake light inop
Advice
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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MOT #10 2017-01-18 14:44
MOT test number 446347702137
Result Passed
Advice
Rear centre brake light inoperative
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear tyre age cracked
Advice
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advice
Offside slight damage to outer sill
Advice
Offside Rear tyre age cracked
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside slight damage to outer sill
MOT #9 2017-01-18 14:44
MOT test number 263722164678
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside slight damage to outer sill
Advice
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advice
Rear centre brake light inoperative
Advice
Nearside Rear tyre age cracked
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside slight damage to outer sill
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advice
Offside Rear tyre age cracked
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MOT #8 2016-01-20 12:25
MOT test number 322449879325
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside front tyre and both rear tyres perishing
MOT #7 2015-01-28 11:51
MOT test number 567228225003
Result Passed
Notice
Both rear and n/s/f tyres worn low on tread
Notice
Slight damage to outer sill
Notice
Exhaust corroded
MOT #6 2014-01-08 12:16
MOT test number 566988004053
Result Passed
MOT #5 2012-12-31 13:30
MOT test number 766836362351
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #4 2011-12-28 09:35
MOT test number 565722461303
Result Passed
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MOT #3 2011-02-25 12:09
MOT test number 349846451000
Result Passed
Notice
Offside front cv gatior has small cut and starting to leak grease
Notice
Bonnet handel broken
Notice
Front pads are 65% to 75% worn and front discs are slighty liped and rusty
Notice
Front wipers slighty smearing
MOT #2 2010-03-04 12:42
MOT test number 714823560091
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Notice
Wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
Advice
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #1 2008-12-18 16:36
MOT test number 490043458302
Result Passed
Notice
Front tyres worn on edges
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 22 April 2024
MOT Expires: 27 January 2025
Tax status 22 April 2024
Days left 4 days too late
MOT expiry date 27 January 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 19
First mileage registration 2005-12-23
Last registration 2024-01-13
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Registration #1 2005-12-23 28 mi
Registration #2 2008-12-18 34.787 mi
Registration #3 2010-03-04 44.044 mi
Registration #4 2011-02-25 52.783 mi
Registration #5 2011-12-28 61.531 mi
Registration #6 2012-12-31 69.798 mi
Registration #7 2014-01-08 77.398 mi
Registration #8 2015-01-28 79.857 mi
Registration #9 2016-01-20 82.180 mi
Registration #10 2017-01-18 85.550 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 1359 kg
Max. allowed weight 3500 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 743276

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