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RJ54BHU
Year2004
0-60mph12.4 sec
FuelDiesel
Power100 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN HIGHLINE TDI (100BHP)

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE HIGHLINE TDI (100BHP)
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 119 mph
0 - 60 mph 12.4 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 100 BHP
Max. torque 250 Nm at 1.900 rpm
Engine capacity 1.896 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Diesel
Consumption city 39.2 mpg
Consumption extra urban 60.1 mpg
Consumption combined 50.4 mpg
CO2 emission 149 g/km
CO2 label F
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Internet history

Entry 2
Date 2022-09-03
Pictures 21
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-08-07
Pictures 5
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2023-08-12
MOT pass rate
64 %
MOT passed 9
Failed MOT tests 5
Total advice items 43
Total items failed 19
MOT #14 2022-08-13 12:41
MOT test number 503873355508
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2023-08-12
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Some movement in front shock top mounts
MOT #13 2022-08-11 14:37
MOT test number 872142995397
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Some movement in front shock top mounts
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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MOT #12 2022-08-04 09:52
MOT test number 250911177144
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advice
Offside Front rear view mirror cover defective
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front tyre inner and outer shoulder wear
Advice
Engine management light on
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MOT #11 2021-04-16 11:15
MOT test number 873268976910
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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MOT #10 2021-04-14 07:55
MOT test number 303490338234
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #9 2017-06-22 09:24
MOT test number 546765827846
Result Passed
Advice
Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas
MOT #8 2015-06-05 15:48
MOT test number 626676655157
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #7 2015-06-05 15:48
MOT test number 267356155121
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advice
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass with rectification
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass with rectification
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #6 2014-03-19 16:29
MOT test number 195548674098
Result Passed
Advice
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #5 2012-09-22 11:01
MOT test number 445496362243
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #4 2011-09-09 11:55
MOT test number 865462551202
Result Passed
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MOT #3 2010-01-28 18:00
MOT test number 850278020068
Result Passed
Notice
Fuel light on - fuel guage reading empty
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Notice
Oil leak around engine area
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
MOT #2 2010-01-28 18:00
MOT test number 250378320077
Result Failed
Advice
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Notice
Oil leak around engine area
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Fuel light on - fuel guage reading empty
MOT #1 2007-11-01 12:19
MOT test number 493295707482
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 3 July 2023
MOT Expired: 12 August 2023
Tax status 3 July 2023
Days left 299 days too late
MOT expiry date 12 August 2023
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 49
Band F
Single payment (12 months) £ 200,00,-
Single six month payment £ 110,00,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 210,00,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 15
First mileage registration 2004-09-30
Last registration 2022-08-13
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Registration #1 2004-09-30 12 mi
Registration #2 2007-11-01 53.295 mi
Registration #3 2010-01-28 76.082 mi
Registration #4 2011-09-09 94.146 mi
Registration #5 2012-09-22 104.834 mi
Registration #6 2014-03-19 124.231 mi
Registration #7 2015-06-05 139.476 mi
Registration #8 2017-06-22 155.102 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1746 mm
Height 1462 mm
Length 4703 mm
Wheel base 2703 mm
Kerb weight 1566 kg
Max. allowed weight 1970 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 62 l
Fuel delivery Direct Injection
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Number of axles 2
Engine number AVB 257261

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