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£4,968 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1971 VW BEETLE 1300
United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026 • Lot 413
Vehicle Details
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Condition
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
1122043900
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Odometer:
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This Volkswagen Beetle 1300 is accompanied by an impressive history file comprising MoT certificates going back to 1984 and a large collection of receipts for parts and maintenance dating back to the 1980s.
A Heritage Certificate confirms that this car left the factory on 15th September 1971 in right-hand drive, destined for the UK, and finished in blue, with blue upholstery.
The car has also received a ground-up restoration at some stage, which included a replacement engine, new interior and new floor pans, among other work.
Today the vendor describes it as "running like new" having driven it 15 miles to our premises.
The car was first registered on 18th October 1971, and the odometer shows 32,555 miles.
The car's last MoT was passed with no advisories in 2017 (as an historic vehicle, it no longer requires annual testing).
The vendor advises that a new heater channel is needed, but the required part is included, along with a box of spares.
A working Alpine stereo is installed.
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Points of note
£552
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,914
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,797
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 20 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
29,593 miles
Registration Date
1971-10-18
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 21 2017 with 29,593 miles
Failed
On Sep 18 2017 with 29,588 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jul 26 2016 with 28,728 miles
Passed
On Jul 17 2015 with 28,253 miles
Failed
On Jul 09 2015 with 28,249 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Sep 01 2014 with 27,695 miles
Failed
On Aug 29 2014 with 27,695 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Aug 30 2013 with 27,425 miles
Passed
On Aug 31 2012 with 27,244 miles
Failed
On Aug 31 2012 with 27,244 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Sep 01 2011 with 26,525 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Failed
On Sep 01 2011 with 26,525 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passed
On Sep 02 2010 with 22,635 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- wear in front o/s,lower ball joint
- brakes need adjusting
Failed
On Sep 02 2010 with 22,635 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- wear in front o/s,lower ball joint
- brakes need adjusting
Passed
On Jul 15 2009 with 19,556 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- advise brake hose ferruls corroded.
- advise over rear axle been welded inside.
Passed
On Jun 12 2008 with 19,440 miles
Passed
On May 01 2007 with 18,961 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2006 with 18,617 miles
Failed
On May 27 2006 with 18,616 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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