£2,860
Volkswagen Beetle 1600 ‘Super Beetle’ 1972
SWVA • UK • 31 Oct 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£2,860
Volkswagen Beetle 1600 ‘Super Beetle’ 1972
UK • 31 Oct 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, a 'Super Beetle', features a striking two-tone Purple Flake and White exterior with a Black interior. Recently revived after being purchased from a deceased estate, it boasts a tuned-up 1600cc engine and new parts, making it an appealing entry-level classic, though its history is limited.
Condition
6
The car is described as a 'good starter classic' and has been recently worked on to get it back on the road. It has some new parts and a tuned-up engine. However, it lacks an extensive history and has an older restoration.
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31,192 miles (via 2015 MOT)
JYW70K
1972
Auction
1122527985
RHD
United Kingdom
£2,860
Volkswagen Beetle 1600 ‘Super Beetle’ 1972
SWVA • UK • 31 Oct 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
In Brief: Great starter classic
Finished in two-tone Purple Flake/White over a Black interior Purchased by The Vendor from a deceased estate in January and since has spent time getting the car running again Fitted with a tuned up 1600 ‘Super Beetle’ engine On the Surface: This 1972 Volkswagen Beetle ‘Super Beetle’ is a good starter classic, finished in an eye-catching two-tone Purple Flake and White exterior with a Black interior.
Maintenance & History: Since purchasing the car in January from a deceased estate, the Vendor has spent the last six months working to get it back on the road.
While it does not come with an extensive history, it includes the current V5C and an invoice from February 2024, documenting new parts such as plugs, an oil pressure switch, a rocker cover gasket, a plastic seat runner, a carburettor rebuild kit, and a heater lever knob.
Unfortunately, aside from the recent work done by the Vendor, little documentation is available on the car’s prior ownership or m...
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£2,489
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,856
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,735
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 28th Sept 2016
Latest MOT mileage:
31,192 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 23rd Sept 2015, 31,192 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Failed
On 22nd Sept 2015, 31,192 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.2.C.1h)
Advisory:
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Passed
On 29th Sept 2014, 31,184 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch area
- 35% imbalance on rear service brake application
Failed
On 8th Sept 2014, 31,184 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- 31% imbalance on front service brake application
- 40% imbalance on rear service brake application
- Corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch area
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61-62 Aston Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NE, England
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