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2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on April 7, 2017, offered with no reserve.

$11,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $10,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
2012
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle A5
Version
Beetle A5
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
3VWV67AT7CM643952
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 3% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,900 to $9,725
Median$9,450
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Beetle A5 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,900 and $9,725.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2014 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 6, 2026MecumJan. 6, 2026$8,350
2015 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$10,000
2015 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$9,450