The 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle is a front-wheel-drive convertible, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 85 kW (116 hp).

The asking price is 4,800 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,700 €. The estimate is based on 25 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 6 days and a private seller in about 18 days.

The odometer reads 196,261 km, which works out at about 9,000 km per year. The car was inspected 4/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 4/2027. There are 40 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 182,147 km.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 850 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Porvoo.

Basic information

Registration number
TSG-251
Mileage
196,261 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
2004
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Convertible
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Yellow
In traffic use in Finland
40 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WVWZZZ1YZ4M349400
maksimi.fi ID
159466
Nettiauto ID
15906174

Technical details

Power
85 kW / 116 hp
Seats
4
CO2 emissions
211 g/km
Kerb weight
1,399 kg
Gross weight
1,770 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,080 × 1,720 × 1,500 mm
First registration
15/07/2004
Last inspection
4/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

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Asking price: 4,800 €

At market price

Market price estimate 4,700 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 25 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen New Beetle, 2004) 3,370 €
  • Body type: Convertible +2,000 €
  • Sold by a private seller −670 €
  • Market price estimate 4,700 €

A dealer typically sells this model in about 6 days and a private seller in about 18 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 4/2027

About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 4/2026.

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Failure rate among cars of the same age

Of 21-year-old petrol passenger cars, 45.6% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (74,373 inspections, median mileage 251,000 km).

Sale periods

Private seller, Porvoo, Uusimaa 7 days for sale
6/8/20268/8/202611/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Pikku naarmuja löytyy, jos tarkaksi rupee. Teniikka OK. Uutta vastaavat kesä ja talvirenkaat. Ei korroosio vaurioita.

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen New Beetle cost?

Volkswagen New Beetle is for sale at 4,800 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 4,700 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 7 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 06/08/2026.

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 2004 and was first registered on 15/07/2004.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 196,261 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 4/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How common is a 2004 Volkswagen in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 7,634 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2004 in traffic use in Finland. That is 9.9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (82.3 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 339 € 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 195/65 R15.

Where is Volkswagen New Beetle located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Porvoo, 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.