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Used Volkswagen Beetle: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Volkswagen Beetle from 2012 to 2019: what each year typically sells for (about $7,000 to $14,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2012–2019.
2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle
A modern take on the classic Beetle with retro looks, a usable hatch and a convertible version.
Years to target: 2012–2019. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $7,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2013 | $8,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2014 | $8,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2015 | $9,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2016 | $10,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $11,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $13,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $14,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Rear seats are tight, and repairs cost more than for typical compacts.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SE: it adds more comfort features than the base S, and 2016 and later models gain App-Connect with Apple CarPlay.
On the test drive
Check for water leaks around the door seals and test the window regulators. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Acura TSX 2013–2014 · $10,000–$11,000
- Toyota Corolla 2013 · $9,500
- Toyota Camry 2013–2014 · $10,000–$11,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.