1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Beetle
• Version: 1.6 Manual 3dr
• Year: 1978
• Mileage: 17,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 3 doors
• Engine: 1.6 litres
• Gearbox: Manual
• Colour: White

About this car

This 1978 Volkswagen Beetle has covered 17,000 miles. We first recorded this advert 95 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £1,004. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Stockport Prestige Cars in Cheadle. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 8 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1978 Volkswagen Beetle has been on sale for at least 95 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 5 August 2026 at £14,994. Its asking price is now £13,990, £1,004 less. The latest price cut was seen on 8 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 5 August 2026: £14,994
• 5 September 2026: £13,994
• 8 September 2026: £13,990

Mileage and MOT

It has had 13 MOTs. The latest, on 19 September 2019, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; and 2 more.

Mileage at that test: 17,247 miles, which matches the advertised 17,000 miles.