£11,000 - £12,000
1965 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
United Kingdom • 6 Feb 2026 • Lot 704
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1965 Volkswagen Beetle in Fontana Grey, boasting a recent full engine rebuild and a rare steel sunroof. It retains its original 6v electrics and comes with extensive receipts and history, making it an appealing classic.
Condition
7
Recent engine rebuild, receipts, original parts.
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Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
GYM 499C
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Make: VOLKSWAGEN Registration: GYM 499CEngine Size (cc): 1192Year of Manufacture: 1965Date First Registered: 16/11/1965Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes certificate from Volkswagen AutoMuseum Foundation, photos of restoration, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the model of the vehicle to be a 1965 Volkswagen Beetle, please confirm upon your own inspection.
The vendor has provided the following:
Fontana Grey 1200
Still on 6v electric’s
All original and standard
Steel sunroof ( rare )
Recent full engine rebuild
Lots receipts & history
Points of note
£784
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,778
Median Price (Since 2020)
£253,595
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 14 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
52,687 miles
Registration Date
1965-11-16
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 15 2017 with 52,687 miles
Passed
On Jul 23 2015 with 52,386 miles
Passed
On Aug 29 2014 with 50,298 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Failed
On Aug 29 2014 with 50,298 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Passed
On Jun 28 2013 with 47,963 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Passed
On May 10 2012 with 47,667 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On May 13 2011 with 47,648 miles
Passed
On Apr 30 2010 with 47,633 miles
Passed
On Apr 25 2009 with 47,122 miles
Passed
On May 03 2008 with 45,982 miles
Passed
On Apr 21 2007 with 44,737 miles
Passed
On Apr 22 2006 with 43,398 miles
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