2003 Volkswagen Beetle GL
3VWBP21C53M438195
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Last listed by Nebo Auto Center
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2003 Volkswagen Beetle GL
VIN 3VWBP21C53M438195
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2003 Volkswagen Beetle GL for sale near JonesboroAR
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
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| Nebo Auto Center | Jonesboro, AR 72404 | $3,995 | 217,967 mi | 2023-06-27 | 1153 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VWBP21C53M438195- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2003 Volkswagen Beetle has 5 recall campaigns as of August 2026.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service…NHTSA campaign 14E007000
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AIR BAGSVOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 76,900 MY 2004-2005 NEW BEETLE AND MY 2003-2005 NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED (DUAL-STAGE) AIR BAG SYSTEM.NHTSA campaign 08V178000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
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 2003 Volkswagen Beetle from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Volkswagen Beetle over the last 6 months — the market firmed $2,750 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $4,247 |
| April 2026 | $6,376 |
| May 2026 | $5,499 |
| June 2026 | $5,900 |
| July 2026 | $7,249 |
| August 2026 | $6,997 |
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1998–2005What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 26 | $6,498 | 100% | 106,669 mi |
| 2004 | 27 | $6,394 | 98% | 105,444 mi |
| 2003 | 20 | $5,840 | 90% | 109,923 mi |
| 2002 | 20 | $4,160 | 64% | 129,620 mi |
| 2001 | 18 | $3,500 | 54% | 118,057 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
