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1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Cararam archives 45 Copart and IAAI auction results for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle. Based on 41 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $1,200. The most common recorded damage category is front end. Median recorded odometer across 5 actual readings is 60,265 mi. Records span Jul 19, 2024 to Sep 29, 2026. Past Copart and IAAI auction results for the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle. See final bids, damage, title status, odometer and full photos for each 1972 Volkswagen Beetle lot.

Auction data

45
Archived lots
41
Recorded final bids
$1,200
Median final bid

41 records

$1,441
Average final bid

41 records

$450 – $1,700
Typical bid range
$10 / $5,100
Lowest / highest bid
60,265 mi
Median odometer

5 records

91%
Lots with keys
91% / 9%
Copart / IAAI
Jul 19, 2024 – Sep 29, 2026
Records from

Most common damage

  • Front end — 20%
  • All over — 11%
  • Burn — engine — 11%

Beetle years

Volkswagen models

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VIN patterns

Frequently asked questions

45 archived Copart and IAAI lots, with auction dates from Jul 19, 2024 to Sep 29, 2026.

Across 41 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $1,200 and the average is $1,441.

The most frequently recorded category is front end, at 20% of the archived lots.

The median actual odometer reading across 5 records is 60,265 mi.

Each 1972 Volkswagen Beetle lot below shows its final bid — the clearest guide to current salvage and used values for that year.

Review the primary and secondary damage, title type, odometer (and whether it’s actual), keys and airbag status before bidding.