Volkswagen Beetle hatchback (1999-2010): owner reviews

“If you love classic motoring style, cars don’t come much more recognisable or characterful than VW’s Bug.”

Carbuyer Rating

1.5 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.3 out of 5

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Reviews

Owner Reviews

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  • 4 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
  • 2 out of 5
  • 1 out of 5
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Common Problems

  • Other (2 cases)
  • Electrics (4 cases)

Review 1 of 21

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2000

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

30
Tell us what you think about your car?
Good
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2003

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
Despite being nearly ten years old now, the car is superbly reliable and other than wear and tear parts such as tyres and front coils springs has nver given us any trouble. Great car
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel

Year

2002

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
Brilliant!
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2001

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

30
Tell us what you think about your car?
I've had the car since new and only issue I've ever had was flat battery which required jump start 2 years ago. Original battery and still working
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
Nothing has gone wrong to date.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2004

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

50
Tell us what you think about your car?
It gives a feeling of assured reliability even after eight years and high mileage
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2000

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

33
Tell us what you think about your car?
-
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

cabriolet, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Fun
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Luna, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2003

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Its fun when its sunny but its not that practical and it starting to need a lot of repairs on it.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2002

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Briliant!
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Cabriolet, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2004

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
-
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2002

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
Water pump failed.,due to sub standard pattern water pump fitted at cam belt change
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2003

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
-
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2.0 GTI, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2004

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
The beetle looks very good but use's a lot of fuel on long and short journeys. It handles very well and has excellent interior.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

std, , Diesel, Manual

Year

2002

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
-
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2000

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
-
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2002

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
Pretty good and parts are cheaper than other cars
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2000

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
I love it. Its quirky, has been reliable, is easy to drive and everything i expected.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Love it but not practical with growing family.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Dark flint limited edition, Above 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Good with good economy very small boot which is a pain to load
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Luna, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
-
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

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