9.1/10 334 reviews
VK05EBC
Year2005
0-60mph12.3 sec
FuelPetrol
Power102 BHP
CarCheck.co.uk page 1/17
print download
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      
UK

VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 2005
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
CarCheck.co.uk page 2/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      

Internet history

Entry 2
Date 2021-10-17
Pictures 16
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-10-03
Pictures 16
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
CarCheck.co.uk page 3/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-06-20
MOT pass rate
67 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 50
Total items failed 17
MOT #24 2023-06-21 09:17
MOT test number 549404755153
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-06-20
Advice
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #23 2023-06-20 13:50
MOT test number 566834493835
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
CarCheck.co.uk page 4/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #22 2022-06-20 11:47
MOT test number 691281317460
Result Passed
Advice
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
CarCheck.co.uk page 5/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #21 2022-06-08 09:53
MOT test number 457487612165
Result Failed
Advice
Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
Minor
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))
Minor
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & offside rear
Advice
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside front (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))
Minor
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advice
Offside tail lamp unit slightly insecure
Advice
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
CarCheck.co.uk page 6/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #20 2021-05-10 11:22
MOT test number 787522500633
Result Passed
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
The engine mil light has been turned off for the purpose of the test
Minor
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MOT #19 2021-05-10 11:00
MOT test number 620854913938
Result Failed
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advice
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Minor
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MOT #18 2020-05-21 11:31
MOT test number 734285269055
Result Passed
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Minor
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
CarCheck.co.uk page 7/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #17 2020-05-21 11:31
MOT test number 931473057496
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass with rectification
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Minor
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MOT #16 2019-05-13 16:03
MOT test number 514293983848
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges
MOT #15 2019-05-13 13:51
MOT test number 171602948181
Result Failed
Advice
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #14 2018-04-18 23:35
MOT test number 128172025789
Result Passed
CarCheck.co.uk page 8/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #13 2017-04-24 10:39
MOT test number 245260886689
Result Passed
MOT #12 2016-05-12 08:32
MOT test number 276051419069
Result Passed
MOT #11 2016-04-21 08:34
MOT test number 915933076887
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Fail
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
MOT #10 2015-04-22 09:40
MOT test number 288002315120
Result Passed
MOT #9 2015-04-22 09:40
MOT test number 479032815168
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
MOT #8 2014-04-29 09:26
MOT test number 689199914163
Result Passed
Notice
Nail in nearside rear tyre
CarCheck.co.uk page 9/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #7 2014-04-29 09:26
MOT test number 647549514122
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Notice
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
MOT #6 2013-04-26 10:30
MOT test number 557286813139
Result Passed
Advice
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #5 2012-04-14 10:38
MOT test number 407615602148
Result Passed
MOT #4 2011-05-03 09:33
MOT test number 229083621445
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
MOT #3 2010-04-20 12:53
MOT test number 662560810169
Result Passed
MOT #2 2009-04-20 08:58
MOT test number 592660219181
Result Passed
CarCheck.co.uk page 10/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #1 2008-04-23 09:01
MOT test number 222454018424
Result Passed
CarCheck.co.uk page 11/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      

Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 August 2024
MOT Expires: 20 June 2024
Tax status 1 August 2024
Days left 103
MOT expiry date 20 June 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,-
CarCheck.co.uk page 12/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      

Damage history

Check the damage history for this VOLKSWAGEN. See if, where and when this VOLKSWAGEN had damage and the car repair costs. We also check if this VOLKSWAGEN was scrapped. Download the premium report here for the results.
Damage 1
Date ???????
Category ???????
Type ???????
Damage 2
Date ???????
Category ???????
Type ???????
Extra VOLKSWAGEN salvage check

If this vehicle was seen at a salvage auction we offer: vehicle pictures, salvage location, retail value.
Download the premium report here for more information.
More info   
CarCheck.co.uk page 13/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      

Vehicle valuation

What is this car worth? See the vehicle value of this VOLKSWAGEN in the premium report. We check: purchase value, age, mileage, MOT history, damages and online sale prices.
Trade retail value £ ??.???
Auction value £ ??.???
Average private trade value £ ??.???
More info   
CarCheck.co.uk page 14/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      

Owner history

For how long did the current and previous owner(s) have this VOLKSWAGEN? How many owners did this VOLKSWAGEN have? Check it in the premium report and see all owner registrations. Download the full report here.
??????? ???????
?????????????? ???????
?????????? ???????
??????? ???????
?????????????? ???????
?????????? ???????
More info   

Plate changes

See in this check if this VOLKSWAGEN had different number plates.
Number of plates ?
Current registration
XX11XXX
Plate since ????-??-??
Current registration
XX11XXX
Plate since ????-??-??
More info   
CarCheck.co.uk page 15/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      

Finance check

Check if this VOLKSWAGEN is financed, has an outstanding loan or finance agreement. If you are purchasing a vehicle it is smart to ensure that any finance that may have been taken out on this VOLKSWAGEN has been settled.

If not, and you buy this VOLKSWAGEN then you could lose the money and the car you paid for.

Download the premium report here and check if this VOLKSWAGEN is financed.
Finance company ??????? ????
Date of agreement ??????? ????
Agreement type ??????? ????
Agreement term ??????? ????
Agreement number ??????? ????
Contact info ??????? ????
More info   
CarCheck.co.uk page 16/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      

Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 25
First mileage registration 2005-03-22
Last registration 2023-06-21
Complete history See info
Registration #1 2005-03-22 26 mi
Registration #2 2008-04-23 15.108 mi
Registration #3 2009-04-20 19.078 mi
Registration #4 2010-04-20 23.604 mi
Registration #5 2011-05-03 26.460 mi
Registration #6 2012-04-14 31.722 mi
Registration #7 2013-04-26 37.780 mi
Registration #8 2014-04-29 45.100 mi
Registration #9 2015-04-22 49.696 mi
Registration #10 2016-04-21 53.416 mi
Registration #11 2016-05-12 53.444 mi
Registration #12 2017-04-24 56.039 mi
Registration #13 2018-04-18 59.346 mi
Registration #14 ????-??-?? ??.??? mi
Registration #15 ????-??-?? ??.??? mi
Registration #16 ????-??-?? ??.??? mi
Registration #17 ????-??-?? ??.??? mi
Registration #18 ????-??-?? ??.??? mi
Registration #19 ????-??-?? ??.??? mi
Registration #20 ????-??-?? ??.??? mi
Registration #21 ????-??-?? ??.??? mi
Registration #22 ????-??-?? ??.??? mi
Registration #23 ????-??-?? ??.??? mi
Registration #24 ????-??-?? ??.??? mi
Registration #25 ????-??-?? ??.??? mi
More info   
CarCheck.co.uk page 17/17
VK05EBCreport date: 2024-04-19      

Car features

The VOLKSWAGEN factory car options list is only available in the premium report.
S0225 Air conditioning
S0295 ??????? ????????
S0482 ??????? ????????
S0501 ??????? ????????
S0566 ??????? ????????
S0567 ??????? ????????
S0569 ??????? ????????
View the complete VOLKSWAGEN factory list for this vehicle here.
More info   

Safety ratings

NCAP rating
Video see crash video

Dimensions & weight

Width 1724 mm
Height 1498 mm
Length 4081 mm
Wheel base 2508 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 036435

Statistics

Total views 140
Views last 30 days 26

Premium report

Check everything!

Get full access and download the VOLKSWAGEN premium report.

More info   
More info   
  • Damage
  • Car features
  • Stolen check
  • Finance check
  • Mileage history
  • Owner history