WR53CUA
Year2003
0-60mph12.3 sec
FuelPetrol
Power102 BHP
WR53CUAreport date: 2024-03-28      
UK

VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 2003
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
WR53CUAreport date: 2024-03-28      

Internet history

Entry 2
Date 2021-06-22
Pictures 9
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-06-08
Pictures 9
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
WR53CUAreport date: 2024-03-28      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-07-10
MOT pass rate
64 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 10
Total advice items 37
Total items failed 24
MOT #28 2023-07-11 15:57
MOT test number 135357749299
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-07-10
Advice
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MOT #27 2023-07-07 15:29
MOT test number 791453941391
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fail
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass with rectification
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
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MOT #26 2022-04-02 12:49
MOT test number 753753926304
Result Passed
Minor
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MOT #25 2022-04-02 12:49
MOT test number 154944356975
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass with rectification
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Minor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MOT #24 2021-04-15 10:25
MOT test number 941879249881
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Minor
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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MOT #23 2021-04-15 09:51
MOT test number 204596147682
Result Failed
Minor
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advice
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
MOT #22 2020-05-22 12:11
MOT test number 924519814586
Result Passed
Advice
Eml on
MOT #21 2020-05-22 12:11
MOT test number 117098155346
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Eml on
MOT #20 2019-04-18 14:11
MOT test number 687998207569
Result Passed
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MOT #19 2019-04-18 11:56
MOT test number 657045396067
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MOT #18 2018-04-25 14:58
MOT test number 619609838895
Result Passed
MOT #17 2017-04-10 11:54
MOT test number 663142103642
Result Passed
MOT #16 2016-05-26 12:30
MOT test number 645479228164
Result Passed
MOT #15 2015-06-01 13:04
MOT test number 725662555175
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Notice
Centre exhaust mounting fractured
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MOT #14 2015-05-28 12:30
MOT test number 109858845105
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Notice
Centre exhaust mounting fractured
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fail
Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Fail
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advice
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
MOT #13 2014-05-23 13:05
MOT test number 936323444196
Result Passed
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Notice
Slight brake bind offside rear
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Notice
Offside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT
Notice
Centre exhaust mounting insecure
Notice
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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MOT #12 2014-05-23 13:05
MOT test number 208513144187
Result Failed
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Notice
Offside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT
Notice
Centre exhaust mounting insecure
Notice
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Notice
Slight brake bind offside rear
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
MOT #11 2013-11-21 15:26
MOT test number 177685523301
Result Passed
MOT #10 2013-11-18 09:11
MOT test number 889082823385
Result Failed
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Notice
Both rear tyres wearing on edges
Advice
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
MOT #9 2013-05-24 10:56
MOT test number 195644643185
Result Passed
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MOT #8 2012-05-11 11:35
MOT test number 448572732129
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #7 2012-05-09 09:14
MOT test number 567170532198
Result Failed
Fail
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #6 2010-12-29 10:51
MOT test number 533273860342
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
MOT #5 2009-12-09 10:28
MOT test number 920313649300
Result Passed
MOT #4 2008-12-18 16:01
MOT test number 270943058349
Result Passed
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MOT #3 2008-12-17 15:33
MOT test number 402612058385
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
MOT #2 2007-12-03 16:33
MOT test number 800557837322
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-12-20 13:07
MOT test number 583394156332
Result Passed
WR53CUAreport date: 2024-03-28      

Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 July 2024
MOT Expires: 10 July 2024
Tax status 1 July 2024
Days left 94
MOT expiry date 10 July 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,-
WR53CUAreport date: 2024-03-28      

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 30
First mileage registration 2003-12-10
Last registration 2023-07-11
Complete history See info
Registration #1 2003-12-10 27 mi
Registration #2 2006-12-20 16.308 mi
Registration #3 2007-12-03 22.016 mi
Registration #4 2008-12-17 28.401 mi
Registration #5 2008-12-18 28.411 mi
Registration #6 2009-12-09 36.991 mi
Registration #7 2010-12-29 44.009 mi
Registration #8 2012-05-09 52.088 mi
Registration #9 2012-05-11 52.101 mi
Registration #10 2013-05-24 55.079 mi
Registration #11 2013-11-18 57.253 mi
Registration #12 2013-11-21 57.253 mi
Registration #13 2014-05-23 62.415 mi
Registration #14 2015-05-28 67.752 mi
Registration #15 2015-06-01 67.754 mi
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Car features

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Safety ratings

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1724 mm
Height 1498 mm
Length 4081 mm
Wheel base 2508 mm
Kerb weight 1385 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number BFS 009754

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