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: 69,000 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

At 69,000 miles, this 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design has covered about 2,100 fewer miles than other 2012 Volkswagen Beetle cars. The dealer is asking £7,220, which is £410 above the AskCar estimate of £6,810. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 295 Volkswagen Beetle cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 37 days ago. The recorded MOT expired on 7 October 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is G5 Cars, based in Leeds. 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: £410 (6%) over the AskCar estimate of £6,810.

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 37 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 September 2026 at £5,490. Its asking price is now £7,220, £1,730 more.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 September 2026: £5,490
• 29 September 2026: £6,990
• 4 October 2026: £7,205
• 1 November 2026: £7,220

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 7 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 7 October 2025 (windscreen washer not working) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear panel damage.

Mileage at that test: 68,772 miles, which matches the advertised 69,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 2,100 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: 73,877 miles. Price: £6,790, £430 less than this car. Dealer: President Motors in Wokingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2012-9807dc247ffd
• 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.2 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 82,000 miles. Price: £7,195, the same price as this car. Dealer: Collier Cars in Romford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2012-8f094833b3d5
• 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.2 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 55,100 miles. Price: £7,800, £580 more than this car. Dealer: Signature Autos in Luton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2012-4aeefd875c07

• The nearest: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.2 petrol hatchback, silver, 54 miles from this car. Mileage: 31,902 miles. Price: £10,495, £3,275 more than this car. Dealer: Middlehurst Garage in St Helens. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2012-dca83a224370