£5,292
1974 VW BEETLE 1200
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 5 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£5,292
1974 VW BEETLE 1200
UK • 5 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 shows around 51,000 miles and had an older restoration. It runs well and benefits from recent work, but the color was changed in 2005, and its last MoT expired in 2018.
Condition
6
The car is reported to be running and driving well, but the listing mentions an older, undated restoration and a color change noted by the DVLA, suggesting some cosmetic work has been done. The mileage is relatively low for its age, and recent work includes a new battery, brakes, and fuel pump, indicating some maintenance. The expired MoT from 2018 and the notice to buyers to satisfy themselves as to the car's condition suggest some level of wear and potential need for inspection and possible reconditioning.
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51,000 miles
TBB 479M
1974
Auction
1142214084
RHD
United Kingdom
£5,292
1974 VW BEETLE 1200
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 5 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Registered in April 1974, this Volkswagen Beetle 1200 is now showing circa 51,000 miles on its odometer.
Its last Mo
T expired in June 2018 after being checked the previous year at an indicated 50,936 miles.
However, as an historic vehicle, the Beetle no longer requires annual testing.
It is believed to be an older restoration although the date is unknown; however the DVLA notes its colour being changed from orange to red in July 2005.
Recent work has included a new battery, brakes and fuel pump.
The glovebox conceals a modern CD player.
The car is reported as running and driving well with no issues.
Paperwork includes the V5C, some invoices and Mo
T certificates.
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Price Analysis vs Other Beetle 1200s
£760
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£6,735
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,379
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 16th Jun 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
50,936 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 17th Jun 2017, 50,936 miles
Passed
On 16th Jun 2016, 50,930 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak
Passed
On 5th Aug 2014, 50,631 miles
Passed
On 16th Apr 2013, 49,916 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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