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W126KDO
Year2000
0-60mph10.9 sec
FuelPetrol
Power115 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Yellow
Year of manufacture 2000
Top speed 115 mph
0 - 60 mph 10.9 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 115 BHP
Max. torque 169 Nm at 2.400 rpm
Engine capacity 1.984 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 23.9 mpg
Consumption extra urban 40.9 mpg
Consumption combined 32.5 mpg
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2021-05-26
MOT pass rate
58 %
MOT passed 14
Failed MOT tests 10
Total advice items 29
Total items failed 31
MOT #24 2020-05-27 15:38
MOT test number 915667999409
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2021-05-26
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi corroded.
MOT #23 2020-05-21 17:38
MOT test number 889651406461
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi corroded.
Fail
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front rack gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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MOT #22 2018-12-17 16:01
MOT test number 392366906367
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #21 2018-12-10 17:10
MOT test number 740319307857
Result Failed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MOT #20 2017-11-28 13:06
MOT test number 528047320902
Result Passed
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MOT #19 2017-11-28 08:55
MOT test number 438225830931
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
MOT #18 2016-10-10 12:13
MOT test number 472964916992
Result Passed
MOT #17 2016-10-05 15:28
MOT test number 903852892118
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
MOT #16 2015-12-09 13:10
MOT test number 379220732924
Result Passed
MOT #15 2015-12-09 10:13
MOT test number 145512338491
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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MOT #14 2014-12-27 15:33
MOT test number 879121864338
Result Passed
Notice
Heat shield loose
MOT #13 2014-12-27 15:11
MOT test number 656111564344
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Notice
Heat shield loose
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
MOT #12 2013-09-02 14:33
MOT test number 769045443239
Result Passed
Notice
Middle exhaust bracket broken
Notice
Offside rear caliper lever not returning
Notice
Middle exhaust sleeve corroded/broken straps
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MOT #11 2013-08-31 10:52
MOT test number 447053843284
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Notice
Middle exhaust sleeve corroded/broken straps
Fail
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Notice
Middle exhaust bracket broken
Notice
Offside rear caliper lever not returning
MOT #10 2012-09-06 12:20
MOT test number 337560852498
Result Passed
MOT #9 2012-08-29 17:28
MOT test number 139412042219
Result Failed
Notice
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fail
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Notice
Brake discs corroding.
Fail
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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MOT #8 2011-11-14 14:51
MOT test number 588898411369
Result Passed
Notice
Both rear brake discs are corroded and worn.
MOT #7 2010-11-18 15:13
MOT test number 464152920333
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #6 2010-11-18 10:02
MOT test number 250352820313
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
MOT #5 2010-01-06 11:40
MOT test number 582766200053
Result Passed
MOT #4 2008-12-23 13:01
MOT test number 471508758348
Result Passed
MOT #3 2007-12-08 10:10
MOT test number 494192147438
Result Passed
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MOT #2 2007-01-08 14:15
MOT test number 871578207087
Result Passed
Notice
O/s/r and both front tyres are right on the legal limit
Notice
N/s/r tyre is very deteriorated
MOT #1 2007-01-08 11:07
MOT test number 762118907065
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Notice
O/s/r and both front tyres are right on the legal limit † †n/s/r tyre is very deteriorated † †
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 1 May 2020
MOT Expired: 26 May 2021
Tax status 1 May 2020
Days left 1456 days too late
MOT expiry date 26 May 2021
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 25
First mileage registration 2000-04-06
Last registration 2020-05-27
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Registration #1 2000-04-06 20 mi
Registration #2 2007-01-08 43.973 mi
Registration #3 2007-01-08 43.973 mi
Registration #4 2007-12-08 59.053 mi
Registration #5 2008-12-23 55.007 mi
Registration #6 2010-01-06 62.608 mi
Registration #7 2010-11-18 68.818 mi
Registration #8 2010-11-18 68.819 mi
Registration #9 2011-11-14 76.324 mi
Registration #10 2012-08-29 82.010 mi
Registration #11 2012-09-06 82.023 mi
Registration #12 2013-08-31 90.816 mi
Registration #13 2013-09-02 90.816 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 1710 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 3
Number of axles 2
Engine number AQY116884

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