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Year-
0-60mph12.3 sec
FuelPetrol
Power102 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN 8V

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model BEETLE 8V
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture -
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
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 26.9 mpg
Consumption extra urban 47.1 mpg
Consumption combined 36.7 mpg
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-10-15
Pictures 20
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT #20 2022-02-10 17:21
MOT test number 852268059425
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2023-02-09
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MOT #19 2022-02-10 13:21
MOT test number 153723140255
Result Failed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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MOT #18 2021-02-10 10:27
MOT test number 715316755097
Result Passed
MOT #17 2021-01-28 11:41
MOT test number 351475028436
Result Failed
Fail
Emissions not tested due to no cat fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fail
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill . near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Fail
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill . near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MOT #16 2018-10-23 14:33
MOT test number 438854758815
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Oil leak
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MOT #15 2018-10-16 11:24
MOT test number 488244202479
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Oil leak
Fail
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #14 2017-10-24 12:34
MOT test number 129133536209
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #13 2016-10-20 11:28
MOT test number 371162481997
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front tyre nearing limits
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #12 2016-10-19 10:32
MOT test number 765693466521
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front tyre nearing limits
Fail
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
MOT #11 2015-10-27 11:19
MOT test number 110712948535
Result Passed
MOT #10 2015-10-27 11:19
MOT test number 991413325797
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
MOT #9 2014-10-15 15:40
MOT test number 869428684241
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #8 2013-10-28 15:30
MOT test number 647441003319
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #7 2012-10-16 15:50
MOT test number 355620892457
Result Passed
Notice
N/s/r tyre outer side wall deteriorated
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #6 2011-10-20 15:48
MOT test number 717033891225
Result Passed
MOT #5 2010-10-18 15:29
MOT test number 621421290270
Result Passed
MOT #4 2009-10-05 15:49
MOT test number 822638579202
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #3 2008-10-21 15:52
MOT test number 344665898469
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
MOT #2 2007-10-11 15:20
MOT test number 993234587284
Result Passed
Advice
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MOT #1 2006-10-30 16:04
MOT test number 824723506351
Result Passed
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 22
First mileage registration 2003-10-24
Last registration 2022-02-10
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Registration #1 2003-10-24 11 mi
Registration #2 2006-10-30 24.784 mi
Registration #3 2007-10-11 31.455 mi
Registration #4 2008-10-21 38.897 mi
Registration #5 2009-10-05 47.848 mi
Registration #6 2010-10-18 56.985 mi
Registration #7 2011-10-20 64.704 mi
Registration #8 2012-10-16 72.199 mi
Registration #9 2013-10-28 78.944 mi
Registration #10 2014-10-15 85.861 mi
Registration #11 2015-10-27 92.701 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
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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