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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 -
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
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 2
Date 2021-12-09
Pictures 2
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-08-07
Pictures 5
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT #24 2021-12-08 17:36
MOT test number 466692102035
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill along full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MOT #23 2020-12-14 13:58
MOT test number 927149125543
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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MOT #22 2020-12-11 09:31
MOT test number 205556345450
Result Failed
Fail
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MOT #21 2020-03-11 11:46
MOT test number 448167938130
Result Passed
Advice
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MOT #20 2019-02-28 14:49
MOT test number 220529319191
Result Passed
Advice
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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MOT #19 2019-02-28 10:50
MOT test number 823568064439
Result Failed
Advice
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MOT #18 2018-03-08 11:21
MOT test number 356881653256
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advice
Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner and outer wall
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - near rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #17 2017-03-09 16:50
MOT test number 161523110431
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside and offside front brake disks corroded on inner face
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MOT #16 2017-03-09 10:12
MOT test number 839267173448
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advice
Nearside and offside front brake disks corroded on inner face
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
MOT #15 2016-02-25 15:38
MOT test number 514866531085
Result Passed
MOT #14 2016-02-25 15:38
MOT test number 591075707119
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #13 2015-02-27 12:29
MOT test number 157658055091
Result Passed
MOT #12 2014-03-13 13:39
MOT test number 255382474046
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Nearside rear tyre is starting to become mis-shaped
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MOT #11 2014-03-13 10:48
MOT test number 138072274022
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Nearside rear tyre is starting to become mis-shaped
Advice
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
MOT #10 2013-03-06 11:38
MOT test number 589085963072
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #9 2012-03-02 13:37
MOT test number 318362162068
Result Passed
MOT #8 2012-03-02 13:37
MOT test number 999712362088
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
MOT #7 2011-03-11 11:29
MOT test number 205040071061
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #6 2011-03-11 11:29
MOT test number 716610371077
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #5 2010-03-11 12:53
MOT test number 534750870083
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
MOT #4 2009-03-10 10:19
MOT test number 751049069045
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #3 2008-03-14 08:54
MOT test number 270724478001
Result Passed
MOT #2 2007-04-25 15:24
MOT test number 353915917155
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-05-23 12:29
MOT test number 760243746139
Result Passed
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 25
First mileage registration 2001-04-02
Last registration 2021-12-08
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Registration #1 2001-04-02 16 mi
Registration #2 2006-05-23 36.795 mi
Registration #3 2007-04-25 41.016 mi
Registration #4 2008-03-14 49.381 mi
Registration #5 2009-03-10 55.024 mi
Registration #6 2010-03-11 59.729 mi
Registration #7 2011-03-11 63.937 mi
Registration #8 2012-03-02 68.627 mi
Registration #9 2013-03-06 72.998 mi
Registration #10 2014-03-13 79.000 mi
Registration #11 2014-03-13 79.000 mi
Registration #12 2015-02-27 83.178 mi
Registration #13 2016-02-25 88.910 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 AQY252807

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