How reliable is a Volkswagen Beetle?
Volkswagen Beetle's have a extremely good reliability rating of 817/999. The score was a mathematical result of the average score of every Volkswagen Beetle that has had a registered MOT. Volkswagen Beetle's reliability reviews are reflected in the score.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score from those, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
We found that Confused offers Volkswagen Beetle insurance quotes. Get a quote ahead of time and save £468 on average, and ensure you understand the insurance group for better planning.
You should always consider breakdown cover if you are concerned over the reliability of a vehicle.

Don't just buy it,
VehicleScore it.
Enter your registration to get started
Get a Free OBD Scanner with Carly
stolen statusoutstanding finance

See what other models we have
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #1
1961 - Petrol
Life Span: 130,906mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #2
1962 - Petrol
Life Span: 129,550mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #3
1967 - Petrol
Life Span: 130,918mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #4
1964 - Petrol
Life Span: 129,826mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #5
1963 - Petrol
Life Span: 137,949mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #6
2018 - Petrol
Life Span: 148,853mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #7
1979 - Petrol
Life Span: 128,008mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #8
2016 - Petrol
Life Span: 143,250mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #9
1968 - Petrol
Life Span: 135,118mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #10
1976 - Petrol
Life Span: 170,280mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #11
1970 - Petrol
Life Span: 130,738mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #12
1973 - Petrol
Life Span: 133,027mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #13
2015 - Petrol
Life Span: 149,251mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #14
1988 - Petrol
Life Span: 117,918mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #15
2016 - Diesel
Life Span: 147,530mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #16
1991 - Petrol
Life Span: 119,547mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #17
1999 - Petrol
Life Span: 137,333mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #18
2012 - Petrol
Life Span: 135,888mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #19
1983 - Petrol
Life Span: 190,203mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #20
1985 - Petrol
Life Span: 193,010mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #21
2015 - Diesel
Life Span: 131,531mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #22
2012 - Diesel
Life Span: 132,120mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #23
2011 - Diesel
Life Span: 146,190mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #24
2010 - Diesel
Life Span: 213,715mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #25
2009 - Petrol
Life Span: 155,744mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #26
2008 - Diesel
Life Span: 124,262mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #27
2008 - Petrol
Life Span: 161,373mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #28
2007 - Diesel
Life Span: 111,208mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #29
2003 - Petrol
Life Span: 134,614mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #30
2002 - Petrol
Life Span: 137,029mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #31
2001 - Petrol
Life Span: 134,224mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #32
2000 - Petrol
Life Span: 130,888mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #33
2002 - Diesel
Life Span: 133,971mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #34
2005 - Diesel
Life Span: 151,592mi
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE #35
2003 - Diesel
Life Span: 141,920mi
Free Car Health Score