£5,980
1973 VW Beetle 1303 Super Beetle
United Kingdom • 28 Mar 2026 • Lot Lot 257
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 VW Beetle Super Beetle was restored in 2008 and has had some mechanical work done, including an engine rebuild. It presents with some modifications, such as replacement seats and wheels and requires a carb clean/tune.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear, as evidenced by the need for a carb clean/tune due to old petrol. There are also replacement wheels and seats, which suggests some level of wear and tear. While the body was restored in 2008, the presence of an immobiliser system and battery cut out, alongside the other embellishments, indicates that some reconditioning is required to bring it up to a higher standard.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
1332852428
Chassis No:
Odometer:
82,000 miles
SLA 851L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Sold with V5C, key, photographs of the restoration and receipts.
The 1303 was created because a US law was on its way that was supposed to regulate the minimum distance between the driver's head and the windshield.
This was too small in the VW 1302, and the USA was VW's main export market.
So, Volkswagen draftsmen redesigned the 1302, which was a mere two years old, giving it a large panoramic windshield and a new dashboard, and went one better with the enlarged rear lights.
The Super Beetles, as the 1302 and 1303 were called, finally did without an excessively long front end, which was not good for its profile.
The curved windshield and the visually shortened front end gave it a well-balanced appearance.
From 1972 to 1975, the VW 1303 was available as a saloon and cabriolet, but then only as a cabriolet until January 1980.
SLA is a matching numbers car that was delivered to Mr Anderson of London in 1973.
It has six stamps in the service book up until 27,666 miles in 1977.
The...
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£2,489
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£8,917
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,735
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 14 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
85,458 miles
Registration Date
1973-07-02
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 15 2026 with 85,458 miles
Passed
On May 08 2017 with 78,760 miles
Passed
On May 09 2016 with 77,761 miles
Passed
On Apr 21 2015 with 75,853 miles
Passed
On Apr 04 2014 with 74,175 miles
Passed
On Apr 15 2013 with 71,740 miles
Passed
On Apr 16 2012 with 70,002 miles
Passed
On Apr 07 2011 with 67,501 miles
Passed
On Apr 15 2010 with 62,243 miles
Passed
On Apr 15 2009 with 61,899 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- fuel pipes under bonnet slightly corroded
- slight up and down play in both front wheels suspect in wheel bearing may need adjustment
- brake pedal spongy
Failed
On Apr 02 2009 with 61,895 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- fuel pipes under bonnet slightly corroded
- slight up and down play in both front wheels suspect in wheel bearing may need adjustment
- brake pedal spongy
Passed
On Apr 07 2008 with 61,895 miles
Failed
On Apr 04 2008 with 61,895 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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