L500AEC
Year2005
0-60mph12.3 sec
FuelPetrol
Power102 BHP
L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      
UK

VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 2005
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
L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      

Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-09-27
Pictures 4
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-04-17
MOT pass rate
70 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 7
Total advice items 30
Total items failed 24
MOT #23 2024-04-18 12:27
MOT test number 263333372857
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-04-17
MOT #22 2024-04-10 15:29
MOT test number 280280777353
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fail
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fail
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fail
Lower Engine mounting excessively loose Bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MOT #21 2023-03-10 11:52
MOT test number 565458579008
Result Passed
L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      
MOT #20 2022-03-04 15:55
MOT test number 825478600767
Result Passed
Advice
Front suspension legs close to inside of tyres
MOT #19 2022-03-04 12:02
MOT test number 164797972824
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MOT #18 2021-02-25 16:59
MOT test number 126612018917
Result Passed
MOT #17 2021-02-24 11:33
MOT test number 661385235744
Result Failed
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MOT #16 2020-03-13 12:23
MOT test number 719316764048
Result Passed
Advice
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Advise both front headlamp aim just acceptable
Advice
Advise slight play in both front strut top mounts
Advice
Advise both rear end of the sills been repaired, and covered heavily in sealant
L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      
MOT #15 2020-03-06 12:20
MOT test number 881921790849
Result Failed
Advice
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Engine has mis-fire (engine management light came on but went off during test)
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Fail
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advice
Advise slight play in both front strut top mounts
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MOT #14 2019-03-08 15:19
MOT test number 798795724011
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated
Advice
Nearside Front brake back plate deteriorated
Minor
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      
MOT #13 2019-03-07 14:06
MOT test number 328626548972
Result Failed
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Minor
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front brake back plate deteriorated
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated
MOT #12 2018-03-16 15:55
MOT test number 798731401530
Result Passed
Advice
Advise Windscreen Damaged but is acceptable.
Advice
Advise exhaust noise level is just acceptable.
Advice
Advise slight exhaust blow
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre is worn heavily on the inside edge but is acceptable.
MOT #11 2017-01-24 14:24
MOT test number 466204571580
Result Passed
Advice
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Advice
Rear tyres starting to perish
L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      
MOT #10 2017-01-23 13:12
MOT test number 432594757000
Result Failed
Fail
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Pass with rectification
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advice
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Advice
Rear tyres starting to perish
Pass with rectification
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fail
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
Advice
Brake pad warning light on
MOT #9 2015-04-22 09:53
MOT test number 708492415194
Result Passed
Notice
Centre exhaust mount is corroded
Notice
Rear tyres are cracking in tread
MOT #8 2014-04-15 14:46
MOT test number 268025104125
Result Passed
L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      
MOT #7 2013-04-11 11:02
MOT test number 747371303102
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Exhaust corroded
Notice
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MOT #6 2012-04-16 11:38
MOT test number 585987402189
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
MOT #5 2011-04-13 09:48
MOT test number 797113201166
Result Passed
Notice
Both rear tyres cracked
MOT #4 2010-04-17 09:59
MOT test number 390587600174
Result Passed
MOT #3 2009-04-17 15:32
MOT test number 232847709121
Result Passed
MOT #2 2009-04-15 11:14
MOT test number 331515709167
Result Failed
Fail
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      
MOT #1 2008-04-21 14:24
MOT test number 822592718147
Result Passed
L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      

Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 May 2024
MOT Expires: 17 April 2025
Tax status 1 May 2024
Days left 6
MOT expiry date 17 April 2025
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,-
L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      

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L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      

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L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      

Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 25
First mileage registration 2005-03-15
Last registration 2024-04-18
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Registration #1 2005-03-15 28 mi
Registration #2 2008-04-21 42.367 mi
Registration #3 2009-04-15 51.718 mi
Registration #4 2009-04-17 51.764 mi
Registration #5 2010-04-17 57.455 mi
Registration #6 2011-04-13 62.018 mi
Registration #7 2012-04-16 67.620 mi
Registration #8 2013-04-11 72.468 mi
Registration #9 2014-04-15 77.400 mi
Registration #10 2015-04-22 83.212 mi
Registration #11 2017-01-23 88.867 mi
Registration #12 2017-01-24 88.868 mi
Registration #13 2018-03-16 99.531 mi
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L500AECreport date: 2024-04-24      

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
Max. allowed weight 1757 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number BFS 036435

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