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£2,943 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Jeans
United Kingdom • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 104
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Jeans edition is a rare limited model with a unique denim interior and a mechanically overhauled engine, suspension, and brakes. While the mechanical aspects have been addressed, the cosmetics were not completed, leaving room for improvement.
Condition
7
The car has had a mechanical overhaul, but the vendor notes that the cosmetics were not completed due to ill health, suggesting some cosmetic work is still needed. The interior is described as denim trimmed, which is a unique feature but may show wear. The price achieved is at the lower end of the estimate, further supporting a 'Very Good' rating rather than higher.
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Manual
Transmission:
1142238377
Chassis No:
Odometer:
98,000 miles
VDH543N
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration: VDH543N VIN: 1142238377 Mileage Showing: 98,000 Transmission: Manual MOT: Exempt Number of Keys: 2 V5 on Site: Yes
Points of note
£590
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,611
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 Aug 16 2007
Latest MOT Mileage
94,291 miles
Registration Date
1974-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 17 2006 with 94,291 miles
Failed
On Aug 15 2006 with 94,283 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Failed
On Jul 04 2006 with 9,416 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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