1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6

Price: £7,995.

AskCar lists 365 used Volkswagen Beetle from 244 UK dealerships, as of 7 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: Volkswagen
  • Model: Beetle
  • Version: 1.6 Manual FWD Euro 4 2dr (100 bhp)
  • Year: 1972
  • Mileage: 51,558 miles
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
  • Engine: 1.6 litres, 100 bhp
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Drive: Front-wheel drive
  • Colour: Blue
  • Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 1972 Volkswagen Beetle is advertised with 51,558 miles on the clock. Since we first spotted the advert 123 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £2,000. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Hatt Service Centre in Saltash. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1972 Volkswagen Beetle has been on sale for at least 123 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 7 July 2026 at £9,995. Its asking price is now £7,995, £2,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 12 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

  • 7 July 2026: £9,995
  • 12 October 2026: £7,995

Mileage and MOT

It failed its MOT on 2 May 2006 (nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; horn not working (1.6.2a); and 4 more) and passed 3 days later, on 5 May 2006.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 4,117 miles, which matches the advertised 51,558 miles.

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