£6,160 (Est: £5,500 - £4,500)
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1300
United Kingdom • 30 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 is finished in Peru Green with a Beige interior and includes an exceptional history file documenting decades of careful ownership and maintenance. Recent mechanical improvements and maintenance enhance its appeal.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in very good condition both inside and out. The listing mentions the wear noted being damage to the driver's seat, which indicates slight wear. The car presents well but isn't perfect, justifying a rating of 7.
/ 10
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Odometer:
76,282 miles
NVJ157G
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
In Brief:
A great example of a Beetle 1300 one of the world's most iconic classics
Finished in Peru Green over a Beige interior
Accompanied by a stellar history file
Lots of recent work undertaken
On the Surface:
A charming example of the ever-popular Volkswagen Beetle 1300, this 1968 model is finished in Peru Green with a contrasting Beige interior.
The car presents in very good condition both inside and out, with the wear noted being the damage to the driver’s seat.
Maintenance & History:
NVJ 157G comes with an exceptional history file that documents decades of careful ownership and maintenance.
The file includes MOT certificates dating back to 1990, old tax discs and a large number of invoices for parts, servicing and maintenance work.
The car retains its original collection of Volkswagen handbooks, including the service book displaying an impressive 23 service stamps between 1968 (at 62 miles) and 1985 (at 76,282 miles).
Such comprehensive documentation is rare and t...
Points of note
£552
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,037
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,797
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 03 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
42,178 miles
Registration Date
1968-11-01
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 04 2025 with 42,178 miles
Passed
On Jul 20 2020 with 41,225 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting where floor pan meets the seat back vertical. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jul 20 2020 with 41,225 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting where floor pan meets the seat back vertical. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On May 30 2019 with 40,697 miles
Passed
On May 15 2018 with 39,670 miles
Passed
On May 27 2017 with 39,415 miles
Passed
On Mar 23 2015 with 38,817 miles
Passed
On Sep 21 2013 with 38,465 miles
Failed
On Sep 19 2013 with 38,464 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Aug 02 2012 with 37,841 miles
Passed
On Jun 30 2011 with 36,529 miles
Passed
On Jun 30 2010 with 35,335 miles
Passed
On Jul 02 2009 with 33,469 miles
Passed
On Jun 30 2008 with 30,737 miles
Passed
On Jun 25 2007 with 26,240 miles
Passed
On Jun 27 2006 with 20,514 miles
Passed
On Jun 16 2005 with 15,584 miles
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