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, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2021 | 64 600 km | 48 100 – 81 700 | 45 |
| 6 | 2020 | 65 100 km | 46 600 – 81 900 | 80 |
| 7 | 2019 | 80 600 km | 55 400 – 104 300 | 102 |
| 8 | 2018 | 86 200 km | 60 700 – 117 400 | 100 |
| 9 | 2017 | 93 900 km | 58 700 – 119 800 | 102 |
| 10 | 2016 | 95 800 km | 75 700 – 123 500 | 95 |
| 11 | 2015 | 105 200 km | 82 600 – 129 700 | 86 |
| 12 | 2014 | 106 600 km | 83 800 – 136 600 | 113 |
| 13 | 2013 | 119 000 km | 84 900 – 145 900 | 83 |
| 14 | 2012 | 109 500 km | 77 000 – 131 600 | 38 |
| 15 | 2011 | 104 000 km | 83 300 – 132 100 | 64 |
| 16 | 2010 | 111 400 km | 85 100 – 140 600 | 57 |
| 17 | 2009 | 117 900 km | 94 900 – 149 700 | 38 |
| 18 | 2008 | 139 500 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 age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–7 years | 36% | 7.5% | 146 |
| 8–11 years | 44% | 4.5% | 288 |
| 12 years and older | 42% | 6.3% | 399 |
| All ages | 41% | 5.9% | 835 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | 4–7 years | 8–11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 15%Leaking, not just seepage: 2.7% | 6.0% | 4.4% | 30% |
| Transmission oil leak | 3.9%Leaking, not just seepage: 1.5% | 0.7% | 0% | 9.0% |
| Drive shaft or CV joint problem | 3.8% | 0% | 0.4% | 8.7% |
| Power steering fluid leak | 2.2%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 year | Typical price | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ₩9 900 000≈ $7 366 | ₩8 000 000 – ₩11 600 000≈ $5 952 – $8 630 | 37 |
| 2013 | ₩8 700 000≈ $6 473 | ₩6 900 000 – ₩9 900 000≈ $5 134 – $7 366 | 34 |
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%).
Other Volkswagen models
- TiguanInspected cars: 9 161 · 2009–2024
- GolfInspected cars: 7 382 · 2007–2025
- PassatInspected cars: 3 714 · 2006–2022
- JettaInspected cars: 3 371 · 2011–2024
- CCInspected cars: 2 387 · 2009–2016
- ArteonInspected cars: 2 287 · 2018–2023
- TouaregInspected cars: 1 036 · 2012–2024
- PoloInspected cars: 866 · 2013–2016
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026