2012 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 TSI Design

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Beetle
• Trim: Design
• Version: 1.4 TSI Design Manual FWD Euro 5 3dr (158 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 72,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.4 litres, 158 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 153 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design has covered 72,000 miles. The AskCar estimate for this car is £5,351. It is priced at £5,894, which is £543 above that estimate. 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 118 days ago. Our latest MOT record expired on 22 August 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Vivian Price Cars in Bristol. 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

Above the going rate: £543 (10%) over the AskCar estimate of £5,351.

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 1.4 petrol engine is typically advertised at £5,500: the median of the 11 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has been on sale for at least 118 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 9 July 2026 at £5,894. 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: the latest record we hold ran out on 22 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 14 MOTs. The latest, on 13 August 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

Mileage at that test: 69,933 miles, which matches the advertised 72,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 1,000 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle on AskCar.

Similar cars

6 other 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design 1.4 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,799 to £5,495, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.4 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 73,692 miles. Price: £5,124, £770 less than this car. Dealer: Heartlands Motor Group in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2012-76dd42e7a7c6
• 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.4 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 81,000 miles. Price: £5,495, £399 less than this car. Dealer: LTR Motors in Bournemouth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2012-9eac57f33718
• 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Design, 1.4 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 82,000 miles. Price: £3,799, £2,095 less than this car. Dealer: Ace Cars NW in Darwen. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-beetle-2012-9762ec2ece60