Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 Design
£14,995
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Year
- 2017
- Mileage
- 19,000 mi
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Body
- Hatchback
- Colour
- Blue
Overview
This 2017 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 Design offers practical hatchback motoring with genuine character. With just 19,000 miles on the clock, it remains in excellent condition. The 1.2-litre petrol engine provides efficient, economical driving, while the comprehensive specification includes DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, touchscreen infotainment, and cornering fog lights. Safety features span dual airbags, ESP, and hill hold control. Inside, you'll find a multifunction leather steering wheel, heated mirrors, and a 50/50 split rear seat. The blue paintwork is complemented by body-coloured trim and chrome detailing. An ideal choice for those seeking a well-equipped, low-mileage compact car.
Key Features
- ✓Bluetooth Telephone preparation
- ✓Brake pad wear indicator warning light
- ✓Door/tailgate open warning lights
- ✓Exterior temperature gauge
- ✓Infotainment system
- ✓Multifunction computer
- ✓Service interval indicator
- ✓Speed sensitive power steering
- ✓Trip computer
- ✓Composition media system with radio/CD
From the Dealer
- •DAB digital radio with colour touchscreen, USB, Bluetooth, and SD card compatibility
- •Electric heated door mirrors with integrated indicators and heated rear windscreen
- •Cornering front fog lights with range-adjustable headlights
- •Multifunction leather steering wheel and 50/50 split folding rear seat
- •Full suite of safety features including ESP, ABS, dual airbags, and hill hold control
About the Volkswagen Beetle
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The Volkswagen Beetle is an iconic small car that has been reimvented multiple times since its original 1938 design. The modern Beetle, particularly the 1997-onwards 'New Beetle' generation, adopts retro-inspired styling with a rounded silhouette that references its heritage while housing contemporary mechanics beneath. It appeals primarily to style-conscious buyers and those seeking a compact, characterful alternative to anonymous city cars. The Beetle occupies a niche position: larger than budget city cars but smaller than conventional hatchbacks, prioritizing visual appeal and brand heritage over practicality. UK and European buyers have generally appreciated its distinctive design and driving refinement, though it never achieved the practical dominance of the Golf despite sharing platforms and engines with VW's mainstream range.
Pros
- +Distinctive, recognisable design with strong brand heritage
- +Nimble handling and composed driving dynamics
- +Reliable engines shared with VW group platform
- +Good visibility and compact dimensions for city driving
- +Strong residual values relative to rivals
Watch out for
- −Limited rear legroom and boot space for its footprint
- −Premium pricing for size and practicality offered
- −Rear-biased weight distribution affects some models
Common issues
- !Water ingress around rear quarter windows
- !Electrical gremlins in convertible roof mechanisms
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Key features: - Bluetooth Telephone preparation - Brake pad wear indicator warning light - Door/tailgate open warning lights - Exterior temperature gauge - Infotainment system - Multifunction computer - Service interval indicator - Speed sensitive power steering - Trip computer - Composition media system with radio/CD - colour touch screen - SD card - aux-in - USB MDI and bluetooth with SMS - DAB Digital radio - Body colour door handles - Body colour side mouldings - Body coloured bumpers - Chrome plated lower window frames - Chrome side window strips - Chrome strip on lower grille - Cornering front fog lights - Door mirror integrated indicators - Electric adjustable heated door mirrors - Electric front windows - Heated rear windscreen - Range adjustable headlights - Windscreen wipers/ intermittent wipe + 4 position delay - 2 outer rear head restraints - 2x12v socket in centre console - 3 Point rear seatbelts (2 seats only) - 3 spoke steering wheel - 50/50 split folding rear seat - Body coloured dash and door panels - Dashboard storage - Driver/front passenger seat height adjustment - Dust/pollen filters - Easy entry slide seats (access to rear seats) - Front and rear cupholders - Front centre armrest/storage - Front reading lights - Front seat and rear pockets - Front/rear floor mats - Front/rear passenger grab handles - Glovebox - Height adjustable rear head restraints - Height/reach adjust steering wheel - Isofix child seat preparation - Luggage compartment lighting - Multifunction leather steering wheel with leather gear knob/handbrake grip - Removable luggage cover - Vanity mirrors - White adjustable panel illumination - 3 point front seat belts - ABS - Automatic post collision braking system - Driver and passenger airbags - Driver/Passenger whiplash optimised head restraints - EDL + ASR - ESP - Front seat side impact airbags - Front seatbelt pretensioners - Hill hold control - Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) - Manual passenger airbag deactivation function - Seatbelt warning lamp and buzzer - Tyre pressure warning - Alarm with interior protection - Anti-theft wheel bolts - Electronic engine immobiliser - Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys - Chrome air vent surrounds - Steel space saver spare wheel
