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Volkswagen Beetle: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea

What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.

Inspections from January 27, 2016 to November 2, 2026

Inspected cars
970
Typical mileage per year
8 500 km
Outer panels repaired or replaced
41%
Frame repairs
5.9%
Typical asking prices
₩8 700 000 – ₩9 900 000
≈ $6 473 – $7 366

Mileage by age

Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.

Age, yearsModel yearTypical mileageHalf of the carsCars
5202164 600 km
48 100 – 81 700
45
6202065 100 km
46 600 – 81 900
80
7201980 600 km
55 400 – 104 300
102
8201886 200 km
60 700 – 117 400
100
9201793 900 km
58 700 – 119 800
102
10201695 800 km
75 700 – 123 500
95
112015105 200 km
82 600 – 129 700
86
122014106 600 km
83 800 – 136 600
113
132013119 000 km
84 900 – 145 900
83
142012109 500 km
77 000 – 131 600
38
152011104 000 km
83 300 – 132 100
64
162010111 400 km
85 100 – 140 600
57
172009117 900 km
94 900 – 149 700
38
182008139 500 km
104 400 – 167 700
35

Is this mileage normal?

Compare a car's odometer reading with other Volkswagen Beetle cars of the same age.

Body repairs found at inspection

Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.

Car ageOuter panelsFrameCars
4–7 years36%7.5%146
8–11 years44%4.5%288
12 years and older42%6.3%399
All ages41%5.9%835

What inspectors find most often

Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.

ProblemAll ages4–7 years8–11 years12 years and older
Engine oil leak15%Leaking, not just seepage: 2.7%6.0%4.4%30%
Transmission oil leak3.9%Leaking, not just seepage: 1.5%0.7%0%9.0%
Drive shaft or CV joint problem3.8%0%0.4%8.7%
Power steering fluid leak2.2%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.1%0%0%5.2%

Asking prices in Korea

Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.

Model yearTypical priceHalf of the carsCars
2014₩9 900 000≈ $‪7 366‬₩8 000 000 – ₩11 600 000≈ $5 952 – $8 63037
2013₩8 700 000≈ $‪6 473‬₩6 900 000 – ₩9 900 000≈ $5 134 – $7 36634

Volkswagen Beetle: questions and answers

What mileage is normal for a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle?
Cars of this age typically show about 106 600 km at inspection; half of them have between 83 800 and 136 600 km.
How often does a used Volkswagen Beetle have body repairs?
41% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 5.9% had frame repairs.
How much does a used Volkswagen Beetle cost in Korea?
Over the last year, a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle was typically listed for ₩9 900 000 (≈ $7 366); half of these cars were listed between ₩8 000 000 (≈ $5 952) and ₩11 600 000 (≈ $8 630).
What problems do inspectors find on a Volkswagen Beetle?
Most often: Engine oil leak (15%), Transmission oil leak (3.9%), Drive shaft or CV joint problem (3.8%).

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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026