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: 19,853 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 has covered 19,853 miles, around 34,800 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Its asking price of £15,995 is £1,701 above the AskCar estimate of £14,294. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 310 Volkswagen Beetle adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We first saw this car advertised 58 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £2,705. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. You can find this car at Uniche Motor Company in Maidstone. 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: £1,701 (11%) over the AskCar estimate of £14,294.

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 58 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 10 September 2026 at £18,700. Its asking price is now £15,995, £2,705 less. The latest price cut was seen on 18 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 10 September 2026: £18,700
• 28 September 2026: £17,995
• 11 October 2026: £16,995
• 18 October 2026: £15,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: valid until 2 December 2026.

It failed its MOT on 12 November 2025 (tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault) and passed later the same day.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 19,069 miles, which matches the advertised 19,853 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 34,800 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 £15,990, as of 7 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.4 petrol convertible, red. Mileage: 13,248 miles. Price: £15,990, the same price as this car. Dealer: Sandicliffe FordStore Nottingham in Nottingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2016-7cbe8fa583a3
• 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.4 petrol convertible, grey. Mileage: 53,100 miles. Price: £12,700, £3,295 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, £3,710 less than this car. Dealer: IM Car Supermarket in Dunstable. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2016-fe74811f66eb