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2012 Volkswagen Beetle
VIN
3VWHP7AT2CM624557
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $221 above typical price
Aptos, CA
Listed at
$9,000
typical market $8,779 · 9 comps
This 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is listed at $9,000 with 72,646 miles in Aptos, CA.
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VIN report
2012 Volkswagen Beetle
VIN 3VWHP7AT2CM624557
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 9, 2026This vehicle · $9,000
Below market
$6,158
Typical price
$8,779
Above market
$11,016
This vehicle: $9,000 — $221 above the typical market price ($8,779)
Asking $9,000 · typical market price $8,779 · based on 9 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $5,999 (−40.0%) over 4 months.
Jun 3, 2026 · $14,999
Oct 6, 2026 · $9,000
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 3VWHP7AT2CM624557, spanning 4 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Aptos, CA 95003 | $9,000 | 72,646 mi | 2026-10-06 | 10 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Aptos, CA 95003 | $10,500 | 72,646 mi | 2026-09-12 | 24 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VWHP7AT2CM624557Engine
Horsepower
170.00
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2012
Made by
VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
25
MPG
City
22
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
$1,860
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Volkswagen Beetle likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$9,300
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$8,050
Total, 5 years
$24,150
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has 7 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.
Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2 DR FWD
7 recall campaigns on this model year
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UNKNOWN OR OTHERVolkswagen 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…NHTSA campaign 19V679000
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVolkswagen 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…NHTSA campaign 19V615000
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SUSPENSIONVolkswagen 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…NHTSA campaign 14V656000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle over the last 6 months — the market softened $316 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $9,599 |
| June 2026 | $9,995 |
| July 2026 | $9,845 |
| August 2026 | $9,448 |
| September 2026 | $9,500 |
| October 2026 | $9,283 |
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As of October 10, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in this catalog, the 2012 Buick Lacrosse has the lowest median asking price ($8,015, 145 listings with photos) and the 2012 Toyota Prius V the highest ($9,749, 193 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle
All trims · United States
$9,000Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $9,000 · 177 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $7,900–$10,500
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volkswagen Beetle All trims | $9,000 | $7,900–$10,500 | 177 |
| 2012 Dodge Charger All trims | $9,495 | $7,186–$12,500 | 168 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius V All trims | $9,749 | $7,900–$11,241 | 193 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius C All trims | $8,900 | $7,390–$10,450 | 95 |
| 2012 Hyundai Genesis All trims | $8,495 | $5,999–$9,990 | 75 |
| 2012 Buick Lacrosse All trims | $8,015 | $5,995–$9,995 | 145 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 4 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2012–2019What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 206 | $25,686 | 100% | 54,536 mi |
| 2018 | 147 | $20,215 | 79% | 66,455 mi |
| 2017 | 121 | $18,998 | 74% | 71,263 mi |
| 2016 | 150 | $15,783 | 61% | 87,498 mi |
| 2015 | 159 | $13,990 | 54% | 91,556 mi |
| 2014 | 256 | $12,994 | 51% | 93,631 mi |
| 2013 | 352 | $12,082 | 47% | 95,463 mi |
| 2012 | 197 | $8,999 | 35% | 112,119 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
