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Year2003
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power115 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Beige
Year of manufacture 2003
Top speed 113 mph
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 21.2 mpg
Consumption extra urban 40.9 mpg
Consumption combined 30.7 mpg
CO2 emission 221 g/km
CO2 label K
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-07-31
Pictures 3
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-08-06
MOT pass rate
74 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 6
Total advice items 39
Total items failed 12
MOT #23 2023-07-12 10:44
MOT test number 804295395171
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-08-06
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MOT #22 2022-08-01 15:36
MOT test number 793893286980
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Minor
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
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MOT #21 2021-08-06 16:43
MOT test number 703209907643
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn starting to un-bond (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #20 2021-08-04 07:48
MOT test number 705977531826
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn starting to un-bond (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MOT #19 2020-08-04 11:49
MOT test number 699957699128
Result Passed
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MOT #18 2019-07-30 11:17
MOT test number 374399453935
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Engine covers and under trays fitted
MOT #17 2019-07-30 11:17
MOT test number 718470438383
Result Failed
Advice
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Pass with rectification
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MOT #16 2018-08-07 12:50
MOT test number 466536087971
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #15 2017-06-12 13:19
MOT test number 744953924993
Result Passed
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MOT #14 2017-01-12 10:26
MOT test number 295056829895
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
MOT #13 2015-07-17 09:46
MOT test number 466308895151
Result Passed
MOT #12 2014-07-17 11:43
MOT test number 177958394171
Result Passed
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Notice
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
MOT #11 2013-08-22 11:28
MOT test number 697924433203
Result Passed
Notice
Offside rear tyre perished and splitting
MOT #10 2012-08-23 11:32
MOT test number 266986132274
Result Passed
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MOT #9 2011-08-24 15:24
MOT test number 518376731281
Result Passed
Notice
Cut in o/s/r tyre wall
MOT #8 2011-08-24 10:54
MOT test number 946456131269
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Notice
Cut in o/s/r tyre wall
MOT #7 2010-08-19 11:38
MOT test number 702411530256
Result Passed
MOT #6 2009-08-26 12:58
MOT test number 753508939247
Result Passed
MOT #5 2009-08-26 11:18
MOT test number 153968839231
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MOT #4 2008-09-04 11:20
MOT test number 844448248224
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
MOT #3 2008-09-04 11:20
MOT test number 424578048235
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advice
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
MOT #2 2007-09-07 12:34
MOT test number 161780157228
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-09-07 10:09
MOT test number 771200256204
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 August 2024
MOT Expires: 6 August 2024
Tax status 1 August 2024
Days left 98
MOT expiry date 6 August 2024
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 2003-09-12
Last registration 2023-07-12
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Registration #1 2003-09-12 24 mi
Registration #2 2006-09-07 28.511 mi
Registration #3 2007-09-07 36.076 mi
Registration #4 2008-09-04 39.756 mi
Registration #5 2009-08-26 42.757 mi
Registration #6 2009-08-26 42.759 mi
Registration #7 2010-08-19 45.419 mi
Registration #8 2011-08-24 49.049 mi
Registration #9 2011-08-24 49.057 mi
Registration #10 2012-08-23 50.742 mi
Registration #11 2013-08-22 51.687 mi
Registration #12 2014-07-17 52.708 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1724 mm
Height 1502 mm
Length 4081 mm
Wheel base 2508 mm
Kerb weight 1355 kg
Max. allowed weight 1820 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number AZJ 719997

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