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LS54VVU
Year2004
0-60mph12.3 sec
FuelPetrol
Power102 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Beige
Year of manufacture 2004
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
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-08-28
Pictures 8
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-07-06
MOT pass rate
65 %
MOT passed 15
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 22
Total items failed 20
MOT #23 2023-07-07 10:43
MOT test number 280259764577
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-07-06
MOT #22 2023-07-07 10:43
MOT test number 107788331851
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MOT #21 2022-01-04 11:31
MOT test number 638270035866
Result Passed
Minor
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Minor
Nearside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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MOT #20 2022-01-04 11:31
MOT test number 286584571024
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Minor
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Minor
Nearside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MOT #19 2020-12-15 12:50
MOT test number 679611933298
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Outer sill damaged
MOT #18 2020-12-14 09:11
MOT test number 727249804108
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advice
Nearside Outer sill damaged
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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MOT #17 2019-11-22 13:50
MOT test number 925163758202
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #16 2018-12-03 16:43
MOT test number 392219432876
Result Passed
MOT #15 2017-11-14 12:32
MOT test number 775629343345
Result Passed
MOT #14 2017-11-14 12:32
MOT test number 751581775619
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
MOT #13 2016-11-07 12:29
MOT test number 475276746064
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #12 2015-11-09 10:08
MOT test number 486275314220
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #11 2014-11-18 14:09
MOT test number 358122124378
Result Passed
MOT #10 2014-11-17 14:40
MOT test number 909151924309
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
MOT #9 2013-11-15 17:08
MOT test number 748129013308
Result Passed
MOT #8 2013-11-15 15:06
MOT test number 726979913375
Result Failed
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Due to the excessive wear of the front tyres (at the inner edges) I would advise a steering geometry check to be undertaken
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MOT #7 2012-11-29 17:06
MOT test number 896104932389
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advice
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
MOT #6 2012-11-29 15:08
MOT test number 865864032367
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
MOT #5 2011-10-28 16:17
MOT test number 779331501336
Result Passed
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MOT #4 2011-10-28 15:03
MOT test number 876941701300
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fail
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Notice
Front number plate insecure
MOT #3 2009-12-04 15:38
MOT test number 444848039493
Result Passed
MOT #2 2008-11-15 13:23
MOT test number 930450828351
Result Passed
MOT #1 2007-11-14 10:01
MOT test number 170438017317
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 September 2024
MOT Expires: 6 July 2024
Tax status 1 September 2024
Days left 128
MOT expiry date 6 July 2024
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,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 25
First mileage registration 2004-12-04
Last registration 2023-07-07
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Registration #1 2004-12-04 29 mi
Registration #2 2007-11-14 15.719 mi
Registration #3 2008-11-15 20.384 mi
Registration #4 2009-12-04 23.570 mi
Registration #5 2011-10-28 25.703 mi
Registration #6 2011-10-28 25.704 mi
Registration #7 2012-11-29 26.461 mi
Registration #8 2012-11-29 26.461 mi
Registration #9 2013-11-15 27.253 mi
Registration #10 2013-11-15 27.253 mi
Registration #11 2014-11-17 30.393 mi
Registration #12 2014-11-18 30.393 mi
Registration #13 2015-11-09 35.254 mi
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Car features

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Safety ratings

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1918 mm
Height 1502 mm
Length 4081 mm
Wheel base 2509 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 028535

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