How do I check a Volkswagen Beetle VIN?

Enter your Volkswagen Beetle 17-character VIN on the Carlytics homepage. You'll get a free decode with basic specs and safety recalls. For a full history report including stolen check, odometer history, and market value, reports cost EUR 8.90 + VAT.

Where do I find the VIN on a Volkswagen Beetle?

The VIN is typically located on the dashboard near the windshield (driver's side), on the driver-side door jamb sticker, and in your vehicle registration documents. For Volkswagen vehicles, you can also find it in the engine bay or under the spare tire.

What years of Volkswagen Beetle does Carlytics cover?

Carlytics covers Volkswagen Beetle models from 1998–2019. Our database includes 504 specification variants with Petrol, Diesel fuel types and various body styles.

Volkswagen Beetle VIN Check

Enter a Volkswagen Beetle VIN to get a comprehensive vehicle report. Our database covers Volkswagen Beetle models from 1998–2019 with 1.4L, 1.6L, 2.0L, 1.2L, 2.5L engine options.

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Full Specifications

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Market Value

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Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Engines

1.4L, 1.6L, 2.0L, 1.2L, 2.5L

Fuel types

Petrol, Diesel

Volkswagen Beetle VIN check - questions

How do I check a Volkswagen Beetle VIN?: Enter your Volkswagen Beetle 17-character VIN on the Carlytics homepage. You'll get a free decode with basic specs and safety recalls. For a full history report including stolen check, odometer history, and market value, reports cost EUR 8.90 + VAT.
Where do I find the VIN on a Volkswagen Beetle?: The VIN is typically located on the dashboard near the windshield (driver's side), on the driver-side door jamb sticker, and in your vehicle registration documents. For Volkswagen vehicles, you can also find it in the engine bay or under the spare tire.
What years of Volkswagen Beetle does Carlytics cover?: Carlytics covers Volkswagen Beetle models from 1998–2019. Our database includes 504 specification variants with Petrol, Diesel fuel types and various body styles.

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Volkswagen Beetle in numbers

Figures for the Volkswagen Beetle model range (all generations and body styles), from Carlytics market records and official data. They describe the model, not any single car.

Asking prices across Europe

Asking prices by model year, seen in the last 12 months. These are asking prices, not sale prices; each row is dated.

Model year	Asking price	As of
2019	€11,300 – €32,500	September 2026
2018	mostly €12,200 – €24,500, around €18,400	September 2026
2017	mostly €12,400 – €18,000, around €14,000	September 2026
2016	mostly €11,800 – €17,100, around €13,700	September 2026
2015	mostly €9,700 – €13,600, around €11,700	September 2026
2014	mostly €7,900 – €11,900, around €9,600	September 2026
2013	mostly €6,800 – €10,300, around €8,100	September 2026
2012	mostly €6,300 – €8,800, around €7,000	September 2026
2011	mostly €7,200 – €8,300, around €8,000	September 2026

How far it is driven

Cars in the Volkswagen Beetle range cover about 9,700 km a year on average, measured from odometer readings at official roadworthiness inspections in Central Europe (about 800 cars, as of April 2026).

Divide a car's odometer reading by its age: a figure far below this average is worth checking against its mileage history.

Recalls for this model range

European and German authorities have published 13 recall notices for the Volkswagen Beetle range (model years 2012–2018), the latest in February 2025.

A notice for the model range does not mean a particular car is affected: that depends on its VIN and build date.

Data as of September 2026. Asking prices: Carlytics market records (September 2026). Mileage: official inspection records (April 2026). Fuel use: EU real-world fuel-consumption data (2021–2023). Recalls: as of August 2026.