2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 TSI Design

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Beetle
• Trim: Design
• Version: 1.4 TSI Design Manual FWD Euro 6 2dr (147 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 13,248 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.4 litres, 147 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 138 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Design is advertised with 13,248 miles, approximately 41,400 below the typical mileage for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £14,798. It is priced at £15,990, which is £1,192 above that estimate. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 310 Volkswagen Beetle cars across different ages and specifications. We first recorded this advert 136 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £2,000. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Sandicliffe FordStore Nottingham, based in Nottingham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £1,192 (8%) over the AskCar estimate of £14,798.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 310 priced Volkswagen Beetle adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 7 November 2026.

A 2016 Volkswagen Beetle with the 1.4 petrol engine is typically advertised at £12,000: the median of the 11 for sale on AskCar, as of 7 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Volkswagen Beetle has been on sale for at least 136 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 24 June 2026 at £17,990. Its asking price is now £15,990, £2,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 30 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 25 June 2026: £17,990
• 26 June 2026: £19,330
• 27 June 2026: £18,481
• 29 June 2026: £18,925
• 30 June 2026: £18,937
• 2 July 2026: £19,202
• 9 July 2026: £19,097
• 10 July 2026: £19,120
• 11 July 2026: £19,063
• 14 July 2026: £19,207
• 15 July 2026: £19,210
• 16 July 2026: £19,282
• 17 July 2026: £19,309
• 18 July 2026: £19,473
• 21 July 2026: £19,316
• 23 July 2026: £19,210
• 24 July 2026: £19,171
• 26 July 2026: £19,118
• 30 July 2026: £19,290
• 4 August 2026: £18,990
• 14 August 2026: £19,290
• 20 September 2026: £18,990
• 24 September 2026: £18,989
• 29 September 2026: £18,590
• 1 October 2026: £17,990
• 7 October 2026: £16,990
• 8 October 2026: £16,890
• 10 October 2026: £16,815
• 13 October 2026: £16,540
• 16 October 2026: £16,482
• 17 October 2026: £16,308
• 20 October 2026: £15,947
• 21 October 2026: £15,899
• 22 October 2026: £15,656
• 23 October 2026: £15,633
• 27 October 2026: £14,990
• 28 October 2026: £15,577
• 30 October 2026: £14,990
• 6 November 2026: £15,990

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: valid until 22 April 2027.

It has had 7 MOTs. The latest, on 23 April 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Mileage at that test: 13,237 miles, which matches the advertised 13,248 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 41,400 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Design 1.4 petrol manual convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £12,285 to £15,995, as of 7 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.4 petrol convertible, red. Mileage: 19,853 miles. Price: £15,995, the same price as this car. Dealer: Uniche Motor Company in Detling. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2016-ac4f99b19e00
• 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.4 petrol convertible, grey. Mileage: 53,100 miles. Price: £12,700, £3,290 less than this car. Dealer: Farm Garage in Newport Pagnell. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2016-dbfcfcaee873
• 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.4 petrol convertible, white. Mileage: 61,000 miles. Price: £12,285, £3,705 less than this car. Dealer: IM Car Supermarket in Dunstable. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2016-fe74811f66eb