2012 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI Design

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Beetle
• Trim: Design
• Version: 1.2 TSI Design DSG FWD Euro 5 3dr (103 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 55,100 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 103 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 137 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 55,100 miles on the clock, this 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design has done roughly 16,000 fewer miles than a typical 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. Its asking price of £7,800 is £243 above the AskCar estimate of £7,557. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 295 Volkswagen Beetle adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. This car was first seen in our listings data 11 days ago. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is advertised by Signature Autos in Luton. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £243 (3%) over the AskCar estimate of £7,557.

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 295 priced Volkswagen Beetle adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2012 Volkswagen Beetle with the 1.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £7,200: the median of the 10 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has been on sale for at least 11 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 24 October 2026 at £7,800. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 24 September 2027.

It has had one MOT, on 25 September 2026, and passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 55,137 miles, which matches the advertised 55,100 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 16,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle on AskCar.

Similar cars

7 other 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design 1.2 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £6,395 to £10,495, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 52,500 miles. Price: £6,395, £1,405 less than this car. Dealer: Motor Base Automobiles in Enfield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2012-7363ef889314
• 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.2 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 47,224 miles. Price: £8,990, £1,190 more than this car. Dealer: Motor 4 U in Flimwell. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2012-1dde2509636f
• 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 45,500 miles. Price: £8,795, £995 more than this car. Dealer: Wimbledon Carriage Company in East Horsley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2012-92d5944ebca8