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1997 Volkswagen Beetle
United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026 • Lot 37
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This modified 1930s Beetle has engine and brake upgrades, aftermarket instrumentation, a sports steering wheel and updated seating. The car is finished in gloss black with widened arches and alloy wheels and is offered without reserve.
Condition
6
Modified, wear on exterior/interior.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
3VWZZZ113VM501238
Chassis No:
Odometer:
6,827 miles
P516 RCR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
***NO RESERVE*** Documented recent works including engine and brake upgrades.
Registration – P516 RCR
Chassis No.
– 3VWZZZ113VM501238
M.O.T.
– Expired
Odometer – 6,827
Finished in gloss black, this characterful example presents as a modified and usable iteration of the ever popular air cooled icon, benefiting from a number of upgrades and recent works.
The exterior offers a purposeful stance with widened arches and alloy wheels, giving the car a more aggressive presence while retaining its unmistakable silhouette.
Inside, the cabin has been reworked with a more driver focused feel, featuring aftermarket instrumentation, a sports steering wheel and updated seating.
The vendor informs us that the vehicle has benefited from a programme of recent maintenance and improvement works, with a documented service record sheet detailing items such as an engine head upgrade, brake line work, lighting updates and general servicing, with the most recent entry noted in November 2025.
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Points of note
£590
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,729
Median Price (Since 2020)
£253,595
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 19 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
6,827 miles
Registration Date
1997-05-01
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 20 2025 with 6,827 miles
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