£12,000 - £15,000
1978 Volkswagen Beetle Last Edition - #135/300
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, final-edition 1978 VW Beetle with very low mileage and presented in excellent condition. Being #135 of 300 Jubilee Editions, it's a true collector's item.
Condition
8
Very well-maintained, minimal cosmetic imperfections.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
1182007308
Chassis No:
Odometer:
22,500 miles
MAG 434V
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
One of 300 final-edition VW Beetles, the last cars to roll off the production line in Germany in 1978
Finished in Jubilee Silver metallic paintwork with excellent Marine Blue velour trim and presented in time-warp condition
Retaining the limited-edition plaque numbering this example #135/300 supported by a letter from Volkswagen
A low mileage example showing just under 22,500 miles.
Recently detailed and treated to a ceramic coating to preserve the unique paint finish
Probably an unrepeatable opportunity to own a VW motoring icon presented in 'showroom' condition
Manufactured in ’78 and registered in 1980, the original owner of this LE Beetle cherished the car for 40 years, and it's now showing just two former keepers on the clean HPI report
Points of note
£7,215
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,396
Median Price (Since 2020)
£27,069
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 19 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
21,182 miles
Registration Date
1980-02-12
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 20 2023 with 21,182 miles
Passed
On Sep 07 2021 with 21,172 miles
Passed
On Jan 15 2020 with 21,166 miles
Failed
On Jan 15 2020 with 21,166 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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