Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback (2012 - 2018) 1.2 TSI 3d Owner Review

1.2 TSI 3d
VW 2012 Beetle

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In their own words

Sorry Volkswagen, but you've let yourselves down here. Fourth VW we've owned on the trot - three new Polo's and now this Beetle. 18 plate registered new in April. Nice drive and comfortable. Totally let down by its shoddy paint work. The car looks great in Tornado red from a distance, but get up close and the paint job on the front end is full of small bubbles. Two front end resprays under warrantry later (in a space of 5 months!) and it's still not right. In my mind this is nothing short of poor quality control. Car shouldn't have been allowed out of the factory. What a real shame, an otherwise lovely car spoilt.
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Meets Expectations: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Kevin Owens doesn't recommend this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased April 2018
  • Condition when bought New
  • Current Mileage 4,000 miles
  • Average MPG 36 mpg