1997 Volkswagen Beetle

1.6 Manual 3dr

£16,995

Above the going rate: £8,240 over the typical £8,755 for this model, age and mileage, drawing on 290 adverts of this make and model.

Overview

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle
Version: 1.6 Manual 3dr
Mileage: 63,235 miles
Year: 1997
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine: 1.6 L
Gearbox: Manual
Colour: Black
Doors: 3

About this car

This 1997 Volkswagen Beetle is advertised with 63,235 miles on the clock. Our estimated market asking price is £8,755. This car is advertised at £16,995, which is £8,240 above that figure. We use UK dealer asking prices, including 290 Volkswagen Beetle listings, and account for the car’s age, mileage and specification. It first appeared in our advert records 144 days ago. MOT records show an expiry date of 18 December 2026, and the latest recorded mileage is consistent with the advert. You can find this car at Auto Union in Corby.

Stock data from 19 October 2026.

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Price history

First seen on 29 May 2026, 144 days ago. Advert duration calculated on 20 October 2026.

Recorded asking prices
Date observed	Asking price
29 May 2026	£16,995
11 July 2026	£16,995
19 October 2026	£16,995

Price and mileage comparison

Estimated market asking price: £8,755. The asking price is £8,240 above this estimate.

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

The pricing calculation includes 290 adverts of this make and model across different ages and specifications.

The advertised mileage is consistent with the last MOT reading.

MOT

MOT valid until 18 December 2026. 63,194 miles at the last test.

1997 Volkswagen Beetle price guide

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Dealer

Auto Union, Corby. Across the dealer network: 31 cars for sale.

Dealer postcode: NN17 4AP.