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: 50,463 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 103 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 137 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 50,463 miles on the clock, this 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design has done roughly 19,600 fewer miles than a typical 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. Priced at £5,999, it is advertised £1,524 below the AskCar estimate of £7,523. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 299 Volkswagen Beetle adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We first saw this car advertised 84 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £496. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by Berkeley Motor Group in Greenford. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £1,524 (20%) under the AskCar estimate of £7,523.

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 299 priced Volkswagen Beetle adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2012 Volkswagen Beetle with the 1.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £7,200: the median of the 11 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has been on sale for at least 84 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 13 August 2026 at £6,495. Its asking price is now £5,999, £496 less. The latest price cut was seen on 8 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 13 August 2026: £6,495
• 8 September 2026: £5,999

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: valid until 12 March 2027.

It has had 14 MOTs. The latest, on 13 March 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 49,990 miles, which matches the advertised 50,463 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 19,600 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle on AskCar.

Similar cars

8 other 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design 1.2 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £6,395 to £10,495, as of 5 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, £396 more 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, £2,991 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, black. Mileage: 55,100 miles. Price: £7,800, £1,801 more than this car. Dealer: Signature Autos in Luton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2012-4aeefd875c07