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LR04FGG
Year2004
0-60mph11.7 sec
FuelPetrol
Power115 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Black
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 115 mph
0 - 60 mph 11.7 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

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 23.5 mpg
Consumption extra urban 40.9 mpg
Consumption combined 32.1 mpg
CO2 emission 211 g/km
CO2 label K
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-07-24
Pictures 22
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-02-15
MOT pass rate
77 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 5
Total advice items 60
Total items failed 7
MOT #22 2024-02-16 09:40
MOT test number 224943008363
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-02-15
MOT #21 2024-02-14 14:08
MOT test number 695645904680
Result Failed
MAJOR
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both front h/lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
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MOT #20 2022-10-18 13:39
MOT test number 488574061126
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Minor
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MOT #19 2022-10-14 12:44
MOT test number 547779476031
Result Failed
MAJOR
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MOT #18 2021-10-13 08:14
MOT test number 391966076120
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Advice
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Advice
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
O/s/r brake slightly binding
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MOT #17 2020-11-30 15:00
MOT test number 467042176665
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front headlamp image on low limit
Advice
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (inner sill area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Both front top suspension mountings worn
MOT #16 2019-05-28 11:26
MOT test number 652611690998
Result Passed
Advice
Front brake discs worn
Advice
Nearside Front headlamp lens discolouring
Advice
Imbalance to he front brakes
Advice
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Advanced wear to the front top suspension mountings
Advice
Offside Front headlamp on low limit
Advice
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MOT #15 2018-06-01 11:14
MOT test number 165575288302
Result Passed
Advice
Offside headlamp on low limit
Advice
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Advanced wear to both front top suspension mountings
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MOT #14 2017-05-27 10:04
MOT test number 647657827244
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside and offside rear tyre cracking
Advice
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advice
Front wipers split at ends
Advice
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
MOT #13 2017-05-24 10:56
MOT test number 619834115183
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advice
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advice
Front wipers split at ends
Advice
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Nearside and offside rear tyre cracking
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MOT #12 2016-05-24 13:57
MOT test number 375178221930
Result Passed
Advice
Rear shock absorbers getting weak
Advice
Front and rear coil springs corroded
MOT #11 2015-05-26 10:03
MOT test number 997596145180
Result Passed
Notice
Imbalance on front brakes on apply and release check
MOT #10 2015-05-19 12:06
MOT test number 139959335162
Result Failed
Fail
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fail
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Advice
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Notice
Imbalance on front brakes on apply and release check
MOT #9 2014-06-03 08:53
MOT test number 517514654189
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #8 2013-04-12 11:52
MOT test number 987392603148
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Notice
Front inner brake disc wear
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #7 2012-04-19 17:04
MOT test number 269410912136
Result Passed
MOT #6 2012-04-18 14:57
MOT test number 986529702143
Result Failed
Fail
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
MOT #5 2011-04-19 13:36
MOT test number 759759501167
Result Passed
Advice
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Notice
Front Brake disc(s) pitted
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advice
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Notice
Both rear Tyres deteriorated
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MOT #4 2010-04-16 11:38
MOT test number 183396700191
Result Passed
MOT #3 2009-04-02 12:57
MOT test number 473852599019
Result Passed
MOT #2 2008-03-12 15:55
MOT test number 560232478021
Result Passed
MOT #1 2007-03-15 11:43
MOT test number 863544777089
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 March 2025
MOT Expires: 15 February 2025
Tax status 1 March 2025
Days left 310
MOT expiry date 15 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 2004-03-10
Last registration 2024-02-16
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Registration #1 2004-03-10 19 mi
Registration #2 2007-03-15 13.063 mi
Registration #3 2008-03-12 17.692 mi
Registration #4 2009-04-02 19.799 mi
Registration #5 2010-04-16 22.103 mi
Registration #6 2011-04-19 26.092 mi
Registration #7 2012-04-18 30.964 mi
Registration #8 2012-04-19 30.997 mi
Registration #9 2013-04-12 38.261 mi
Registration #10 2014-06-03 44.786 mi
Registration #11 2015-05-19 50.245 mi
Registration #12 2015-05-26 50.436 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
Max. allowed weight 1770 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 3
Number of axles 2
Engine number AZJ725872

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