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

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Black
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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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-10-17
Pictures 5
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-08-22
MOT pass rate
89 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 2
Total advice items 35
Total items failed 7
MOT #19 2023-08-23 14:50
MOT test number 832456707284
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-08-22
Advice
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Advice
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Brake pedal feels spongy
Advice
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front sill to floor damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
MOT #18 2022-08-23 08:36
MOT test number 726991541774
Result Passed
MOT #17 2021-02-01 16:11
MOT test number 825328042314
Result Passed
Advice
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
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MOT #16 2019-12-12 13:53
MOT test number 532100324189
Result Passed
MOT #15 2019-12-12 13:53
MOT test number 824779235557
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MOT #14 2018-01-31 15:00
MOT test number 815575451993
Result Passed
MOT #13 2017-02-22 18:28
MOT test number 197541362392
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
MOT #12 2016-01-21 17:38
MOT test number 569620716756
Result Passed
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MOT #11 2015-01-13 11:15
MOT test number 258693515057
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advice
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advice
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Notice
Oil leak
Advice
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Notice
Nearside rear tyre,been run on under inflated
Advice
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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MOT #10 2015-01-09 11:38
MOT test number 538899705024
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Notice
Oil leak
Advice
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Notice
Nearside rear tyre,been run on under inflated
Advice
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advice
Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advice
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advice
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
MOT #9 2014-01-07 17:14
MOT test number 136007804038
Result Passed
Notice
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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MOT #8 2012-09-21 12:52
MOT test number 856305462263
Result Passed
Advice
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
MOT #7 2011-07-08 13:07
MOT test number 447199581149
Result Passed
MOT #6 2010-06-29 12:52
MOT test number 394360180196
Result Passed
MOT #5 2009-06-15 17:45
MOT test number 304026369128
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #4 2008-06-17 15:56
MOT test number 142199568131
Result Passed
MOT #3 2007-06-12 15:21
MOT test number 674323167151
Result Passed
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MOT #2 2006-06-12 14:39
MOT test number 954893566120
Result Passed
MOT #1 2005-06-13 12:38
MOT test number 584504165141
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 February 2025
MOT Expires: 22 August 2024
Tax status 1 February 2025
Days left 279
MOT expiry date 22 August 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Damage history

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Owner history

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 21
First mileage registration 2000-07-01
Last registration 2023-08-23
Complete history See info
Registration #1 2000-07-01 9 mi
Registration #2 2005-06-13 12.678 mi
Registration #3 2006-06-12 15.521 mi
Registration #4 2007-06-12 19.517 mi
Registration #5 2008-06-17 22.726 mi
Registration #6 2009-06-15 32.159 mi
Registration #7 2010-06-29 38.981 mi
Registration #8 2011-07-08 46.639 mi
Registration #9 2012-09-21 47.391 mi
Registration #10 2014-01-07 49.960 mi
Registration #11 2015-01-09 52.710 mi
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Car features

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S0225 Air conditioning
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Safety ratings

NCAP rating
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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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