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KJ04ELV
Year2004
0-60mph12.9 sec
FuelPetrol
Power115 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Beige
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 112 mph
0 - 60 mph 12.9 seconds
Gearbox 6 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 115 BHP
Max. torque 172 Nm at 3.200 rpm
Engine capacity 1.984 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 21.1 mpg
Consumption extra urban 40.4 mpg
Consumption combined 30.4 mpg
CO2 emission 221 g/km
CO2 label K
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-10-11
Pictures 25
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2022-09-03
MOT pass rate
72 %
MOT passed 13
Failed MOT tests 5
Total advice items 35
Total items failed 18
MOT #18 2022-08-03 10:02
MOT test number 270147365724
Result Failed
Fail
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Fail
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fail
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Reverse light not working
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MOT #17 2021-08-19 14:20
MOT test number 993484439436
Result Passed
Minor
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Minor
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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MOT #16 2020-09-04 12:51
MOT test number 515166356149
Result Passed
Advice
Centre exhaust mount broken
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #15 2020-08-25 08:17
MOT test number 800517497052
Result Failed
Fail
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% nearside behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Centre exhaust mount broken
Advice
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MOT #14 2019-02-13 11:40
MOT test number 523830702460
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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MOT #13 2019-02-08 15:42
MOT test number 915648234541
Result Failed
Advice
Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #12 2017-04-19 10:32
MOT test number 637829821828
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advice
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advice
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
MOT #11 2016-04-25 08:42
MOT test number 413472359062
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advice
Front Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.
Advice
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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MOT #10 2015-04-02 16:32
MOT test number 527432795095
Result Passed
MOT #9 2014-02-26 10:13
MOT test number 859617254005
Result Passed
MOT #8 2013-02-25 12:32
MOT test number 578866053028
Result Passed
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Notice
Centre exhaust braket broken
MOT #7 2013-02-13 16:47
MOT test number 847954043028
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Notice
Centre exhaust braket broken
Fail
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
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MOT #6 2012-02-09 09:17
MOT test number 279480342027
Result Passed
Advice
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
MOT #5 2011-02-11 10:00
MOT test number 147632541405
Result Passed
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Notice
Engine oil level low
MOT #4 2010-02-16 10:29
MOT test number 542527640069
Result Passed
MOT #3 2009-02-18 17:32
MOT test number 282959749049
Result Passed
Notice
N/s/r tyre is BADLY worn on inner edge & cracking
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MOT #2 2009-02-18 12:50
MOT test number 651999749007
Result Failed
Notice
N/s/r brake pads are low
Fail
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Notice
N/s/r tyre is BADLY worn on inner edge & cracking
Fail
Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fail
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
MOT #1 2008-02-22 16:18
MOT test number 450053358089
Result Passed
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 20
First mileage registration 2004-03-18
Last registration 2022-08-03
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Registration #1 2004-03-18 16 mi
Registration #2 2008-02-22 34.547 mi
Registration #3 2009-02-18 42.527 mi
Registration #4 2009-02-18 42.531 mi
Registration #5 2010-02-16 47.745 mi
Registration #6 2011-02-11 55.740 mi
Registration #7 2012-02-09 64.642 mi
Registration #8 2013-02-13 69.022 mi
Registration #9 2013-02-25 69.066 mi
Registration #10 2014-02-26 74.251 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1724 mm
Height 1498 mm
Length 4081 mm
Wheel base 2508 mm
Kerb weight 1437 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Engine number AZJ 725622

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