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Older models

Hatchback (63 owner reviews)

1999 - 2010

2012 - 2018

  • Average owner rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Having owned at least 11 original Beetles, 1200, 1300 and 1500 versions, we liked the look of the latest incarnation...

    Sorry Volkswagen, but you've let yourselves down here. Fourth VW we've owned on the trot - three new Polo's...

    I love my bug! It's got lots of room and lots of comfort. For a 1.2 auto it goes like...

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Convertible (11 owner reviews)

1999 - 2010

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