# Used 2012 Volkswagen Beetle prices

> The average asking price for a used 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is $9,453, with 104,440 miles on average, across 144 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/2012) · [all Volkswagen Beetle model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle.md)

- Average asking price: $9,453 (median $9,497)
- Average miles: 104,440
- For sale now: 144
- Average days listed: 75 (of 138 with a listing date)
- Price move over 15 days: -$178 on average (−1.7%); 27% of 79 cars cut their price

## 2012 Volkswagen Beetle prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Virginia | $8,203 | 110,929 | 18 | 66 |
| California | $9,729 | 99,003 | 13 | 66 |
| Florida | $9,711 | 84,790 | 11 | 74 |
| Texas | $8,897 | 122,713 | 10 | 37 |
| Illinois | $10,655 | 94,686 | 10 | 129 |
| Ohio | $9,051 | 115,581 | 7 | 97 |
| Pennsylvania | $10,439 | 104,808 | 6 | 108 |
| North Carolina | $7,016 | 132,328 | 5 | 88 |
| Georgia | $8,823 | 110,912 | 5 | 117 |
| Massachusetts | $10,036 | 93,189 | 5 | 60 |
| Colorado | $11,114 | 85,906 | 5 | 74 |

## 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** | $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](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1972.md) | $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 |

## Recalls · 6

NHTSA, this model year.

- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (Dec 16, 2020): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles.  The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (Sep 25, 2019): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles.  Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
- STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE (Aug 22, 2019): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry.  A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
- SUSPENSION:REAR (Oct 20, 2014): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013.  The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE (Nov 15, 2012): Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles, manufactured from February 2012, through August 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats.  If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.
- TIRES (Jul 16, 2012): VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BEETLE VEHICLES.  SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SUMMER TIRES THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" AND 139 "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES."

## Used 2012 Volkswagen Beetle prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2012 Volkswagen Beetle?

Used 2012 Volkswagen Beetles for sale at U.S. dealers ask $9,453 on average (half ask less than $9,497), across 144 cars. The cars for sale have 104,440 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.

### Where is a used 2012 Volkswagen Beetle cheapest?

Among states with at least 10 for sale, Virginia has the lowest average asking price, $8,203 across 18 cars with 110,929 miles on average, and Illinois the highest, $10,655 across 10 with 94,686 miles on average. Part of a gap between states is mileage and trim, not the state.

### How long are used 2012 Volkswagen Beetles for sale?

The 138 for sale with a listing date have been listed 75 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### Are used 2012 Volkswagen Beetle prices going down?

Over the last 15 days, the 79 cars for sale at both ends of that window changed their asking price by $178 on average (−1.7%), down, and 27% of them cut their price.

### How does the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle compare with the 2013?

The 2012 asks $9,453 on average with 104,440 miles; the 2013 asks $12,585 with 94,044 miles.

### Does the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle have recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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