£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
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.
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
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)
MOT Mileage Trend
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