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Year2003
0-60mph12.9 sec
FuelPetrol
Power115 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 2003
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 2021-09-19
Pictures 1
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-07-04
MOT pass rate
59 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 12
Total advice items 40
Total items failed 29
MOT #29 2023-07-05 10:21
MOT test number 769567791188
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-07-04
Advice
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
COMPLETE UNDER-CARRIAGE COVERED IN SEALANT MATERIAL
MOT #28 2023-06-27 14:35
MOT test number 570051345169
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advice
COMPLETE UNDER-CARRIAGE COVERED IN SEALANT MATERIAL
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MOT #27 2022-07-01 14:18
MOT test number 322422581766
Result Passed
Advice
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MOT #26 2022-06-23 09:07
MOT test number 887586573490
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Fail
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advice
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MOT #25 2020-12-09 12:56
MOT test number 996810634884
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #24 2019-06-13 12:31
MOT test number 433331916476
Result Passed
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MOT #23 2019-06-12 13:20
MOT test number 227559417655
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Fail
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MOT #22 2018-06-28 09:45
MOT test number 645715406509
Result Passed
MOT #21 2018-06-25 15:30
MOT test number 954724479090
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MOT #20 2017-07-28 15:32
MOT test number 658682246591
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.
Advice
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer add on sills corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)
Advice
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)
Advice
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear outer add on sills corroded and holed at rear. (6.1.B.2)
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MOT #19 2017-07-28 10:55
MOT test number 922309624104
Result Failed
Fail
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advice
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)
Fail
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advice
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear outer add on sills corroded and holed at rear. (6.1.B.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.
Fail
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advice
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer add on sills corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)
MOT #18 2016-06-18 11:43
MOT test number 779587380091
Result Passed
MOT #17 2016-06-16 08:51
MOT test number 789682074180
Result Failed
Fail
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
MOT #16 2015-07-03 17:10
MOT test number 606134285166
Result Passed
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MOT #15 2015-07-02 12:55
MOT test number 339723885154
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
MOT #14 2014-05-09 10:23
MOT test number 518149724184
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Notice
Rear tyres have different load and speed ratings
MOT #13 2014-05-08 11:23
MOT test number 268148424416
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Notice
Rear tyres have different load and speed ratings
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Advice
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
MOT #12 2013-04-23 16:11
MOT test number 255663413153
Result Passed
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MOT #11 2013-04-16 09:21
MOT test number 425756303100
Result Failed
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fail
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fail
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Notice
Oil level slightly high
MOT #10 2012-03-27 15:55
MOT test number 559657682098
Result Passed
MOT #9 2011-03-23 09:07
MOT test number 925332881052
Result Passed
Notice
Requires brakepads 1000mls
MOT #8 2010-03-30 16:39
MOT test number 870979980049
Result Passed
Notice
Rear brake pads low o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge
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MOT #7 2010-03-29 12:23
MOT test number 682138080051
Result Failed
Fail
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Notice
Rear brake pads low o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Fail
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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 #6 2009-03-16 10:47
MOT test number 681345679065
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #5 2008-03-27 15:31
MOT test number 311107288005
Result Passed
MOT #4 2008-03-27 09:47
MOT test number 173867588041
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #3 2007-03-20 17:00
MOT test number 444409077009
Result Passed
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MOT #2 2007-03-14 16:22
MOT test number 111183777471
Result Failed
Fail
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
MOT #1 2006-12-15 12:41
MOT test number 851269846324
Result Passed
Notice
Air bag light staying on
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 August 2024
MOT Expires: 4 July 2024
Tax status 1 August 2024
Days left 106
MOT expiry date 4 July 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 31
First mileage registration 2003-09-19
Last registration 2023-07-05
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Registration #1 2003-09-19 15 mi
Registration #2 2006-12-15 24.755 mi
Registration #3 2007-03-14 25.875 mi
Registration #4 2007-03-20 25.875 mi
Registration #5 2008-03-27 32.365 mi
Registration #6 2008-03-27 32.366 mi
Registration #7 2009-03-16 37.595 mi
Registration #8 2010-03-29 41.205 mi
Registration #9 2010-03-30 41.205 mi
Registration #10 2011-03-23 43.052 mi
Registration #11 2012-03-27 45.205 mi
Registration #12 2013-04-16 47.799 mi
Registration #13 2013-04-23 47.799 mi
Registration #14 2014-05-08 53.205 mi
Registration #15 2014-05-09 53.205 mi
Registration #16 2015-07-02 57.551 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 720635

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