
£7,000 - £9,000
1974 Volkswagen Beetle
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 87
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a beautifully presented 1974 model, imported from the Netherlands to the UK in 1989. It features a 1200cc engine, manual transmission and comes with a well-presented history file including the original Dutch service book.

Condition
7
Well-presented, minor wear visible.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
1142480824
Chassis No:
Odometer:
61,000 miles
RPK177M
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration: RPK177MVIN: 1142480824Mileage Showing: 61,000Transmission: Manual MOT: Exmept Number of Keys: 2V5 on Site: Yes
Beautifully presented example
1200cc engine
Well presented history file
Supplied new in 1974 in the Netherlands before being imported to the UK in 1989.
Fully UK registered with V5 this 1200cc model is beautifully presented and is sold with a nicely presented history file including the original stamped Dutch service book, receipts and invoices for maintenance.
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Points of note
£784
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,742
Median Price (Since 2020)
£253,595
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 23 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
52,909 miles
Registration Date
1974-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 24 2016 with 52,909 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- all tyres perished
Failed
On Apr 24 2016 with 52,909 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- all tyres perished
Passed
On Oct 23 2013 with 51,823 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- all tyres perished
Failed
On Oct 15 2013 with 51,823 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
User Entered:
- all tyres perished
Failed
On Aug 20 2012 with 50,124 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On Aug 20 2012 with 50,124 miles
Passed
On Jul 28 2009 with 50,052 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

