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Volkswagen Beetle insurance group and cost

Compare car insurance costs for your Volkswagen Beetle based on your age and location.

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The Volkswagen Beetle is an iconic hatchback that has been produced by the German manufacturer ever since way back in the late 1930s. In this guide, you’ll discover the key facts about insuring this vehicle.

Volkswagen Beetle insurance groups and cost by driver’s age

Volkswagen Beetle models range from insurance groups 6 to 18, so the price of your car insurance might vary quite a bit. The difference in cost between each insurance group can vary due to factors including your car’s performance and engine size, the vehicle safety features and the cost of part replacement and repair.

For example, a 30-year-old driver in an average postcode could pay around £699 for cover on a Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI Design 3d (insurance group 11), or around £585 for a Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI (210bhp) GSR 3d which falls in insurance group 18. In this example, the difference in cost for insurance is an extra £151 for a vehicle that is seven insurance groups higher.

You can find the insurance group and likely premium cost of your Volkswagen Beetle model in the table below.

Model / Version Group (1-50) Age 20yrs Age 30yrs Age 40yrs Age 50yrs Link
1.2 TSI 3d 10 £1,697 £640 £624 £576 Get Quote
1.2 TSI 3d DSG 10 £1,697 £640 £624 £576 Get Quote
1.6 TDi BlueMotion Tech 3d 11 £1,908 £699 £674 £604 Get Quote
1.2 TSI (Start Stop) 3d 13 £2,145 £704 £690 £651 Get Quote
1.2 TSI BMT 105PS (05/16 on) 3d 13 £2,145 £704 £690 £651 Get Quote
2.0 TDI (110bhp) BlueMotion Tech 3d 13 £2,145 £704 £690 £651 Get Quote
1.2 TSI Design 3d 11 £1,908 £699 £674 £604 Get Quote
1.2 TSI Design 3d DSG 11 £1,908 £699 £674 £604 Get Quote
1.6 TDi BlueMotion Tech Design 3d 12 £2,077 £688 £681 £603 Get Quote
1.6 TDi BlueMotion Tech Design 3d DSG 12 £2,077 £688 £681 £603 Get Quote
2.0 TDI (110bhp) BlueMotion Tech Design 3d 13 £2,145 £704 £690 £651 Get Quote
2.0 TDI (110bhp) BlueMotion Tech Design 3d DSG 13 £2,145 £704 £690 £651 Get Quote
1.2 TSI Design (Start Stop) 3d 14 £2,234 £712 £696 £666 Get Quote
1.2 TSI Design (Start Stop) 3d DSG 14 £2,234 £712 £696 £666 Get Quote
Design 1.2 TSI BMT 105PS (05/16 on) 3d 14 £2,234 £712 £696 £666 Get Quote
Design 1.2 TSI BMT 105PS DSG auto (05/16 on) 3d 14 £2,234 £712 £696 £666 Get Quote
Design 2.0 TDI BMT 110PS (05/16 on) 3d 14 £2,234 £712 £696 £666 Get Quote
Design 2.0 TDI BMT 110PS DSG auto (05/16 on) 3d 14 £2,234 £712 £696 £666 Get Quote
2.0 TDI Design 3d 17 £2,199 £659 £653 £579 Get Quote
2.0 TDI Design 3d DSG 17 £2,199 £659 £653 £579 Get Quote
1.4 TSI Design 3d 18 £1,513 £613 £577 £524 Get Quote
1.4 TSI (150bhp) Design 3d 20 £2,275 £701 £679 £638 Get Quote
2.0 TDI (150bhp) Design 3d 20 £2,275 £701 £679 £638 Get Quote
2.0 TDI (150bhp) Design 3d DSG 20 £2,275 £701 £679 £638 Get Quote
Design 1.4 TSI BMT 150PS (05/16 on) 3d 20 £2,275 £701 £679 £638 Get Quote
R-Line 2.0 TDI BMT 150PS 3d 21 £2,825 £722 £695 £676 Get Quote
R-Line 2.0 TDI BMT 150PS DSG auto 3d 21 £2,825 £722 £695 £676 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (210bhp) GSR 3d 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (210bhp) GSR 3d DSG 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
2.0 TDI Sport 3d 17 £2,199 £659 £653 £579 Get Quote
2.0 TDI Sport 3d DSG 17 £2,199 £659 £653 £579 Get Quote
1.4 TSI Sport 3d 18 £1,513 £613 £577 £524 Get Quote
1.4 TSI (150bhp) Sport 3d 20 £2,275 £701 £679 £638 Get Quote
2.0 TDI (150bhp) Sport 3d 21 £2,825 £722 £695 £676 Get Quote
2.0 TDI (150bhp) Sport 3d DSG 21 £2,825 £722 £695 £676 Get Quote
2.0 TSI Sport 3d 24 £3,912 £815 £739 £691 Get Quote
2.0 TSI Sport 3d DSG 24 £3,912 £815 £739 £691 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (210bhp) Sport 3d 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (210bhp) Sport 3d DSG 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (220bhp) Sport 3d 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (220bhp) Sport 3d DSG 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0 TSI Turbo Black 3d 24 £3,912 £815 £739 £691 Get Quote
2.0 TSI Turbo Black 3d DSG 24 £3,912 £815 £739 £691 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (210bhp) Turbo Black 3d 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (210bhp) Turbo Black 3d DSG 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (220bhp) Turbo Black 3d 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (220bhp) Turbo Black 3d DSG 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0 TSI Turbo Silver 3d 24 £3,912 £815 £739 £691 Get Quote
2.0 TSI Turbo Silver 3d DSG 24 £3,912 £815 £739 £691 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (210bhp) Turbo Silver 3d 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (210bhp) Turbo Silver 3d DSG 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (220bhp) Turbo Silver 3d 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0 TSI (220bhp) Turbo Silver 3d DSG 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0 TDI Fender Edition 3d 19 £1,933 £706 £695 £654 Get Quote
2.0 TDI Fender Edition 3d DSG 19 £1,933 £706 £695 £654 Get Quote

Average Volkswagen Beetle insurance cost

To provide you with an idea of how much it may cost you to insure your Volkswagen Beetle, we ran several quotes to find an average figure. Based on our results, on average, you could insure your Volkswagen Beetle with a comprehensive policy for the monthly price of £73.12, or an annual sum of £801.23.

Volkswagen Beetle insurance cost by location

The table above shows the average cost of Volkswagen Beetle insurance based on insurance groups and driver age. However, a number of other factors can help determine your car insurance costs, one of the biggest being your location.

To show how much your location can impact your premium, here are some average quotes for a 30-year-old living in three different locations. The quotes are for a Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI Turbo Silver 3d.

  • Expensive: £1,338 (London SE1)
  • Average: £815 (Newcastle NE1)
  • Cheap: £765.04 (Galashiels TD1)

Which factors affect my Volkswagen Beetle insurance rate?

Along with the insurance group, there are other key factors that impact your insurance premium costs:

  • Engine type and capacity. In most circumstances, the bigger the engine, the more you’ll pay for your car insurance. An average 30-year-old may pay £640 for the 1.2-litre Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI 3d, but could pay around £831 for the 2.0-litre Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI (220bhp) Sport 3d. In this example, the difference in price for a vehicle that is 0.8 litres bigger in capacity is an extra £173.
  • Driver location. Where you live helps determine the level of risk that your car may be stolen or you’ll be involved in an accident, and this affects the cost of insurance. For example, a 30-year-old in central London may pay £1,092 for insurance for a Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI Design (Start Stop) 3d DSG, while the same 30-year-old in Newcastle may only pay £712. In this example, the difference in price is £145 extra for the driver located in London.
  • Driver age. The younger you are, the more risk you represent to insurers, and the more you’re likely to pay for insurance. The average 20-year-old driver in London may pay £5,429 for the Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 TSI (150bhp) Design 3d, while the average 40-year-old Londoner will only pay £1,126. In this example, the younger driver has to pay £805 more than the older driver which shows the huge impact that age has on the cost of car insurance.

Other factors that influence the cost of your insurance include:

  • Your marital status
  • Your credit history and job
  • Your car’s safety rating score
  • The model of your car
  • The age of your car
  • Your car’s security and any extra anti-theft precautions
  • Annual miles driven
  • Your driving history and activity
  • No claim discount

How can I save on my Volkswagen Beetle car insurance?

Whilst car insurance is absolutely necessary for you to remain road legal, you don’t want it to put you out of pocket. There are a few things you can try in order to save on your car insurance premium, and we’ve listed them below.

  • Limit your car usage (where possible). Occasionally deciding to walk or getting public transport will keep your mileage down, and can help to save on your premium.
  • Pay annually rather than monthly. Whilst it might be scary to part with a large sum of money in one go, by paying annually you can save an average of £76.21 a year.
  • Install extra safety precautions. The safer your car is, the less of a risk it will be for companies to insure. By adding extra safety measures, you’re quite likely to lower your premium.
  • Don’t just accept your renewal quote. Although it might be time consuming, when it’s time for renewal make sure you shop around and don’t just settle for the renewal price given to you – there could be cheaper options available!

Bottom line

The Volkswagen Beetle is a highly desirable vehicle, and reasonably cheap to insure too. Better yet, the tips in this guide will help you cut your insurance premiums.

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*Based on data provided by Consumer Intelligence Ltd, www.consumerintelligence.com (July ’24). 51% of car insurance customers could save £523.17
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