£3,000 - £5,000
1975 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 411
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This classic open-top Beetle, converted in 1998, has been driven approximately 8,000 miles since and features a cream interior with red piping. While the bodywork is in generally good order, the soft top requires final finishing, and it will need to be registered in the UK.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, some reconditioning required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
1152122720
Chassis No:
Odometer:
8,000 miles
KMN 971X
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
An appealing classic open-top Beetle offered from many years of careful ownership, driven only occasionally and accompanied by an engineers report relating to its conversion.
Offered from long-term ownership and driven approximately 8,000 miles since 1998, starting readily and running well with a characterful flat-four engine note
Professionally converted to convertible specification in 1998 with an engineer’s report confirming strengthening to key structural areas including new floors and sills
Finished with a particularly attractive cream interior with red piping, presenting well and complementing the car’s classic styling
Bodywork in generally good order and displays an EMPI GTV badge to the engine cover
Isle of Man registered, its original UK registration number is HMS 409N
Accompanied by UK MOT Certificates dating from the time of conversion
Soft top requires final finishing by the next owner
An enjoyable and usable open-top Beetle offering relaxed summer motoring and an affordabl...
Points of note
£450
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,538
Median Price (Since 2020)
£87,919
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 19 2012
Latest MOT Mileage
53,164 miles
Registration Date
1975-01-13
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 20 2011 with 53,164 miles
Failed
On Apr 13 2011 with 53,162 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On Aug 26 2009 with 53,162 miles
Passed
On Jul 06 2007 with 53,162 miles
Failed
On Jul 02 2007 with 53,162 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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