£6,540 (Est: £3,500 - £4,500)
1971 Volkswagen Beetle
WB & Sons • UK • 24 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£6,540 (Est: £3,500 - £4,500)
1971 Volkswagen Beetle
UK • 24 Oct 2026 • Lot 13
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, a classic car, sold for £6,540, far exceeding its £3,500-£4,500 estimate. With only 57,000 miles and tax/MOT exempt status, it presents a desirable package for collectors.
Despite its appeal, specific condition details beyond its mileage and exempt status are not provided, leaving room for potential buyer due diligence on its cosmetic and mechanical state.
Condition
6
The car is described as a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle with 57,000 miles, manual transmission, and is tax and MOT exempt. It was manufactured in 1971 and imported to the UK in 1991. The listing states it has 3 keys and the V5 is on site. While mechanical and specific cosmetic details are not provided, its age and status as a classic car suggest it would require some reconditioning and might have moderate wear typical for its age. The sale price of £6,540 significantly exceeded the estimate of £3,500 - £4,500, indicating strong buyer interest possibly due to its condition and classic status, but without explicit condition details, a 'Good' rating (6) is a reasonable assumption.
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57,000 miles
1512355451
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
FYA65J
1971
Auction
£6,540 (Est: £3,500 - £4,500)
1971 Volkswagen Beetle
WB & Sons • UK • 24 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Registration: FYA65J VIN: 1512355451 Mileage Showing: 57,000 Transmission: Manual MOT: Exempt Number of Keys: 3 V5 on Site: Yes HPI Check: Clear
Price Analysis vs Other Beetles
£590
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,541
Median Price (Since 2020)
£253,595
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 5th Sept 2011
Latest MOT mileage:
57,591 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 5th Sept 2011, 57,591 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On 21st Jul 2010, 57,502 miles
Failed
On 13th Jul 2010, 57,498 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On 18th Jul 2007, 54,727 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
WB & Sons
Samson Close, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6DX
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, WB & Sons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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