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2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 10, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$16,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $15,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2009
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
New Beetle
Version
New Beetle
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
3VWRF31Y59M403104
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 9 comparable sales, 3% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,350 to $14,500
Median$14,000
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) New Beetle in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,350 and $14,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2009 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$14,500
2008 Volkswagen New BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 16, 2026$15,500
2010 Volkswagen New Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 29, 2026$14,000
2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$4,500
2008 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$16,200
2008 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 9, 2025MecumJan. 9, 2025$14,000
2008 Volkswagen New BeetleCars & Bids, Nov. 11, 2024Cars & BidsNov. 11, 2024$9,400
2010 Volkswagen New BeetleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$8,350

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 10, 2024Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$16,500
May 14, 2025SoldMecumMecum$15,950