£6,720
1971 Volkswagen Beetle 1300
United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Beetle, first registered in 1971, has been under current ownership since 2008. A restoration in 2022 included a repaint, new wings, and mechanical work, with only 1,500 miles covered since. The car is described as eye-catching and is MOT valid until July 2024.
Condition
8
The car was restored in 2022 with over £5,600 spent, including new wings, bodywork repairs, and a repaint. It also had a mechanical overhaul with new parts. It has only covered 1,500 miles since the restoration and passed its MOT with no advisories. It is described as an eye-catcher that will turn heads.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
1122178470
Chassis No:
Odometer:
8,500 miles
TBR467K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description In the current ownership since 2008; restored and repainted in 2022; a most eye-catching Beetle in a great colour scheme First registered in November 1971 this attractive looking Beetle has been in the current ownership since 2008.
The MOT history shows that it was in light regular use from 2008 to 2015, covering some 7,000 miles during this period.
It was then put into storage for the next seven years.
In April 2022 it was taken out of storage and sent to Brian Wilkes Motors of Bridgnorth for recommissioning and restoration.
Invoices show that over £5,600 was spent on the car which included four new wings, various other localised bodywork repairs and a full repaint in turquoise and white.
It was also overhauled mechanically as required, including a new front axle beam, full brake system overhaul, new steering damper, new headlights, new battery, new fuel sender unit, attention to the wiring and a thorough service.
Since the restoration was completed it has only cover...
Points of note
£552
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,160
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,797
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 05 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
42,248 miles
Registration Date
1971-11-19
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 06 2023 with 42,248 miles
Failed
On Jul 05 2023 with 42,248 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Mar 17 2022 with 40,701 miles
Failed
On Mar 08 2022 with 40,701 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 09 2015 with 40,167 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Failed
On May 29 2015 with 40,135 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Passed
On May 16 2014 with 39,475 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On May 09 2014 with 39,475 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Sep 25 2012 with 38,946 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
- o/s/f lower balljiont has slight play
Failed
On Sep 24 2012 with 38,946 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Entered:
- n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
- o/s/f lower balljiont has slight play
Passed
On Sep 17 2011 with 38,503 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Sep 17 2010 with 37,319 miles
Failed
On Sep 17 2010 with 37,319 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Sep 25 2009 with 35,423 miles
Failed
On Sep 17 2009 with 35,423 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Passed
On Sep 09 2008 with 32,945 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- front floors showing corrosion
- rear wings part bolted
Passed
On Aug 16 2007 with 32,446 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- all four brake flexi hoses are corroding on steel feurels and will need replacement
Failed
On Aug 13 2007 with 32,442 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- all four brake flexi hoses are corroding on steel feurels and could do with replacement
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