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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 Black
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 2021-08-11
Pictures 9
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT #18 2021-04-17 12:10
MOT test number 272918166844
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2022-04-16
Advice
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
MOT #17 2021-04-16 15:19
MOT test number 505367185682
Result Failed
Advice
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MOT #16 2020-03-24 00:49
MOT test number 490243676052
Result Passed
MOT #15 2019-04-12 16:11
MOT test number 594441404061
Result Passed
Advice
Slight play in nsf drop link
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MOT #14 2018-05-23 08:55
MOT test number 609431781926
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advice
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advice
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #13 2018-05-22 09:55
MOT test number 900514159385
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fail
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
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MOT #12 2017-04-21 09:35
MOT test number 537527391727
Result Passed
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 #11 2016-04-18 10:36
MOT test number 306945304048
Result Passed
MOT #10 2014-07-23 09:50
MOT test number 618914804281
Result Passed
MOT #9 2013-07-09 12:30
MOT test number 305000193155
Result Passed
Notice
Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
MOT #8 2013-07-09 12:30
MOT test number 227190393426
Result Failed
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Notice
Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
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MOT #7 2011-12-29 14:31
MOT test number 276883361389
Result Passed
MOT #6 2011-12-28 09:59
MOT test number 128712861385
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Notice
Nearside wiper split at ends
Fail
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
MOT #5 2010-12-16 12:14
MOT test number 601030750365
Result Passed
MOT #4 2010-12-16 11:29
MOT test number 263840250316
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Fail
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Fail
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Fail
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
MOT #3 2009-12-17 13:04
MOT test number 424831359478
Result Passed
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MOT #2 2009-03-30 09:46
MOT test number 734039889012
Result Passed
MOT #1 2009-03-30 09:46
MOT test number 104289389073
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Damage history

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 18
First mileage registration 2005-12-08
Last registration 2021-04-17
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Registration #1 2005-12-08 13 mi
Registration #2 2009-03-30 10.633 mi
Registration #3 2009-12-17 13.235 mi
Registration #4 2010-12-16 16.718 mi
Registration #5 2010-12-16 16.718 mi
Registration #6 2011-12-28 20.072 mi
Registration #7 2011-12-29 20.073 mi
Registration #8 2013-07-09 29.724 mi
Registration #9 2014-07-23 38.243 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
Max. allowed weight 1757 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number BFS 036435

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Views last 30 days 2

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