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X636CBW
Year2001
0-60mph10.9 sec
FuelPetrol
Power115 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 2001
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 23.7 mpg
Consumption extra urban 40.4 mpg
Consumption combined 32.5 mpg
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-06-22
Pictures 14
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-08-23
MOT pass rate
64 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 10
Total advice items 42
Total items failed 48
MOT #28 2023-08-24 11:33
MOT test number 729537841503
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-08-23
Advice
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear registration lamp lenz broken
Advice
Offside Front spare steel rim fitted, tyre same size as nearside at time of test
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MOT #27 2023-08-23 07:46
MOT test number 630350240366
Result Failed
Fail
Front Headlamp aim too low both front aim low (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear registration lamp lenz broken
Fail
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Fail
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front levelling devices inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Advice
Offside Front spare steel rim fitted, tyre same size as nearside at time of test
Fail
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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MOT #26 2023-08-03 15:19
MOT test number 761118172026
Result Failed
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fail
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fail
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged wire broken (1.6 (c))
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Fail
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rear end area corroded and hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front steel rim spare wheel and tyre fitted
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Fail
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fail
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fail
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear registration plate lamp lenz broken
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Fail
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Fail
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rear end rear corroded and hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
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MOT #25 2022-07-13 15:42
MOT test number 985281866924
Result Passed
MOT #24 2022-07-01 11:15
MOT test number 276962301602
Result Failed
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fail
Emissions not tested Catalytic Converter Missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
MOT #23 2021-07-12 16:27
MOT test number 176396943372
Result Passed
MOT #22 2020-10-03 10:57
MOT test number 352204353737
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB D bush and housing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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MOT #21 2020-10-03 09:02
MOT test number 293744244744
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Advice
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split near inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB D bush and housing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #20 2019-09-27 13:51
MOT test number 620094571440
Result Passed
Minor
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills
MOT #19 2019-09-27 13:51
MOT test number 648460445502
Result Failed
Advice
Corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills
Minor
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MOT #18 2018-09-20 09:22
MOT test number 616680181579
Result Passed
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MOT #17 2018-09-19 09:09
MOT test number 213768125913
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Minor
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MOT #16 2017-10-05 13:08
MOT test number 883333569251
Result Passed
MOT #15 2017-09-29 10:32
MOT test number 209069615897
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
MOT #14 2016-09-26 11:54
MOT test number 666471831200
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Advice
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
MOT #13 2015-09-24 10:01
MOT test number 116287786978
Result Passed
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MOT #12 2014-09-25 10:47
MOT test number 556248164258
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear 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 #11 2014-09-24 11:13
MOT test number 489297264209
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
MOT #10 2013-09-09 11:03
MOT test number 676122953296
Result Passed
MOT #9 2012-09-07 10:33
MOT test number 499641752267
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front 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)
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MOT #8 2012-09-07 10:33
MOT test number 249501452255
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #7 2011-09-21 15:16
MOT test number 705724861244
Result Passed
MOT #6 2010-09-15 12:07
MOT test number 683328450230
Result Passed
MOT #5 2009-09-02 16:01
MOT test number 100095449299
Result Passed
Notice
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Notice
Deterioration evident front suspension bushed
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MOT #4 2009-09-02 15:09
MOT test number 334935849215
Result Failed
Fail
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Notice
Deterioration evident front suspension bushed
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Notice
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
MOT #3 2008-09-26 08:49
MOT test number 313690478210
Result Passed
MOT #2 2007-09-18 09:04
MOT test number 761051267278
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #1 2006-09-26 16:09
MOT test number 974079766250
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 October 2024
MOT Expires: 23 August 2024
Tax status 1 October 2024
Days left 160
MOT expiry date 23 August 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Damage history

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 29
First mileage registration 2001-01-25
Last registration 2023-08-24
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Registration #1 2001-01-25 7 mi
Registration #2 2006-09-26 42.762 mi
Registration #3 2007-09-18 47.517 mi
Registration #4 2008-09-26 51.348 mi
Registration #5 2009-09-02 54.373 mi
Registration #6 2009-09-02 54.373 mi
Registration #7 2010-09-15 58.261 mi
Registration #8 2011-09-21 64.021 mi
Registration #9 2012-09-07 69.329 mi
Registration #10 2013-09-09 74.650 mi
Registration #11 2014-09-24 77.129 mi
Registration #12 2014-09-25 77.130 mi
Registration #13 2015-09-24 81.284 mi
Registration #14 2016-09-26 82.978 mi
Registration #15 2017-09-29 84.751 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1836 mm
Height 1498 mm
Length 4081 mm
Wheel base 2508 mm

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 3
Number of axles 2
Engine number AQY 244580

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