The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 147 kW (200 hp).
The asking price is 11,500 € (plus a 100 € handling fee). That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 11,500 €. The estimate is based on 48 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 12 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
The odometer reads 145,000 km, which works out at about 10,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027. There are 1,567 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 172,453 km.
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Fuel-operated parking heater
- LED headlights
- Parking sensors
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 218 € per year
- Insurance 690 € per year
- Financing instalment 132 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 910 € per year.
The original tyre size is 215/55 R17. The seller is Auto-Finger, Vantaa.
Basic information
- Registration number
- UPG-962
- Mileage
- 145,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 100 €
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- White
- Tyre size
- 215/55 R17
- Wheel size
- 17″
- Tyre sets
- 2
- In traffic use in Finland
- 1,567 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- Imported car
- No
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ16ZCM637559
- maksimi.fi ID
- 154805
- Nettiauto ID
- 15900713
Technical details
- Power
- 147 kW / 200 hp
- Top speed
- 223 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 10.3 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- CO2 emissions
- 179 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,439 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,850 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,744 × 1,778 × 1,486 mm
- First registration
- 23/05/2012
- Last inspection
- 7/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Fuel-operated parking heater
- Leather upholstery
- LED headlights
- Parking sensors
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 11,500 €
Cars of this model typically sell in about 12 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 7/2027
About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.
Check with Traficom
Failures in the same model series
564 cars of the Volkswagen BEETLE model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 185 defects leading to a failure, or 32.8 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 16.3
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 10.5
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 1.6
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 13.5 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (244). Median mileage 149,000 km.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
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View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalFrequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Beetle cost?
Volkswagen Beetle is for sale at 11,500 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 11,500 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 9 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 04/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2012 and was first registered on 23/05/2012.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 145,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 22.3 % of Volkswagen BEETLE cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (564 inspections, median mileage 149,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2012 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 12,979 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2012 in traffic use in Finland. That is 11.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 32 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (58.9 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Volkswagen BEETLE cars first registered in 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 32.8 defects per 100 inspections, against 41.9 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof, Fuel-operated parking heater, LED headlights, Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 218 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 215/55 R17.
Where is Volkswagen Beetle located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Vantaa, Uusimaa).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.