# Used 1972 Volkswagen Beetle prices

> The average asking price for a used 1972 Volkswagen Beetle is $19,389, with 72,158 miles on average, across 10 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1972) · [all Volkswagen Beetle model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle.md)

- Average asking price: $19,389 (median $19,500)
- Average miles: 72,158
- For sale now: 10
- Average days listed: 177 (of 4 with a listing date)

## 1972 Volkswagen Beetle prices by state

Too few cars in any one state yet.

## Other Volkswagen Beetle years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2019.md) | $26,089 | 50,922 | 216 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2018.md) | $20,612 | 65,552 | 138 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2017.md) | $20,160 | 65,832 | 117 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2016.md) | $15,848 | 86,001 | 137 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2015.md) | $14,055 | 90,921 | 148 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2014.md) | $13,954 | 89,313 | 216 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2013.md) | $12,585 | 94,044 | 296 |
| [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2012.md) | $9,453 | 104,440 | 144 |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2010.md) | $9,018 | 101,158 | 5 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2009.md) | $6,523 | 129,689 | 7 |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2008.md) | $11,553 | 69,464 | 8 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2007.md) | $7,571 | 86,121 | 7 |
| [2006](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2006.md) | $5,856 | 139,548 | 7 |
| [2005](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2005.md) | $9,999 | 81,538 | 4 |
| [2004](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2004.md) | $7,973 | 95,410 | 6 |
| [2003](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2003.md) | $16,103 | 78,343 | 10 |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2002.md) | $3,547 | 121,738 | 3 |
| [2001](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2001.md) | $5,525 | 124,890 | 1 |
| [2000](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2000.md) | $8,962 | 86,272 | 4 |
| [1999](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1999.md) | $3,278 | 192,457 | 2 |
| [1998](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1998.md) | $5,595 | 72,506 | 1 |
| [1979](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1979.md) | $25,277 | 42,563 | 19 |
| [1978](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1978.md) | $17,397 | 39,480 | 27 |
| [1977](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1977.md) | $16,738 | 50,733 | 17 |
| [1976](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1976.md) | $19,746 | 100 | 4 |
| [1975](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1975.md) | $22,853 | 70,641 | 11 |
| [1974](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1974.md) | $17,072 | 36,551 | 33 |
| [1973](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1973.md) | $18,069 | 49,908 | 32 |
| **1972** | $19,389 | 72,158 | 10 |
| [1971](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1971.md) | $19,095 | 43,812 | 28 |
| [1970](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1970.md) | $21,935 | 117,952 | 30 |
| [1969](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1969.md) | $17,951 | 45,131 | 32 |
| [1968](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1968.md) | $16,802 | 52,783 | 23 |
| [1967](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1967.md) | $21,910 | 30,869 | 20 |
| [1966](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1966.md) | $28,867 | 55,138 | 50 |
| [1965](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1965.md) | $23,073 | 36,782 | 37 |
| [1964](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1964.md) | $47,855 | 11,877 | 11 |
| [1963](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1963.md) | $24,271 | 27,085 | 25 |
| [1962](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1962.md) | $16,970 | 20,660 | 8 |
| [1961](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1961.md) | $18,880 | 11,556 | 6 |
| [1960](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1960.md) | $37,995 | 40,542 | 2 |
| [1959](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1959.md) | $26,148 | 48,673 | 16 |
| [1958](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1958.md) | $24,275 | 12,345 | 5 |
| [1957](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1957.md) | $33,859 | — | 5 |
| [1955](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1955.md) | $63,193 | 927 | 4 |
| [1954](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1954.md) | $36,517 | 2,005 | 4 |
| [1952](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1952.md) | $34,520 | 123,456 | 4 |
| [1950](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1950.md) | $48,000 | — | 1 |
| [1949](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1949.md) | $9,995 | — | 1 |
| [1912](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1912.md) | $17,995 | 10,000 | 1 |

## Used 1972 Volkswagen Beetle prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 1972 Volkswagen Beetle?

Used 1972 Volkswagen Beetles for sale at U.S. dealers ask $19,389 on average (half ask less than $19,500), across 10 cars. The cars for sale have 72,158 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### How does the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle compare with the 1971 and 1973?

The 1972 asks $19,389 on average with 72,158 miles; the 1971 asks $19,095 with 43,812 miles, and the 1973 asks $18,069 with 49,908 miles.

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