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£3,825

1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Convertible

H&H Auctioneers • UK • 24 Feb 2016

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£3,825

1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Convertible

UK • 24 Feb 2016

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Convertible, converted from a Super Beetle Saloon, sold for £3,825. It spent 24 years in Guernsey and underwent extensive restoration in 2012/13, including new floors, hood, and a bare metal respray, with a MOT valid until July 2016.

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Condition 

6

The vendor condition ratings for all aspects of the car (bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork, gearbox, and interior trim) are 'Good'. This suggests a well-maintained vehicle with moderate wear, potentially requiring some reconditioning but overall in a solid state.

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64,622 miles (via 2024 MOT)

NKK424M

1973

Auction

1332852313

RHD

United Kingdom

£3,825

1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Convertible

H&H Auctioneers • UK • 24 Feb 2016

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

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Price Analysis vs Other Beetle 1303 Cabriolets

£3,360

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,107

Median Price (Since 2020)

£62,491

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Previous Beetle 1303 Cabriolet Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 10th Jun 2025

Latest MOT mileage:

64,622 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 11th Jun 2024, 64,622 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- play in steering wheel

Failed

On 11th Jun 2024, 64,618 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Major:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (0.2 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high dazzling (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))


Advisory:
- play in steering wheel

Passed

On 7th Sept 2017, 63,523 miles


Failed

On 29th Aug 2017, 63,521 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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H&H Auctioneers

14A Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RW

Based in Warrington, Cheshire, H&H Auctioneers is a physical auction house handling classic, vintage, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions across the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.

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