2014 Volkswagen Beetle TSI Design
£5,694
- Year
- 2014
- Mileage
- 66,310 miles
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Engine
- 1.2
- Colour
- Silver
- Import
- Japanese import
- Category
- HPI Clear
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Why we stocked this car
Beetles get bought on character, but we only take one on if the fundamentals stand up too - and this is a clean Grade 4 import with honest history and condition we're happy to put our name to. It also comes with two keys, which is always a good sign a car's been properly looked after. Distinctive, well cared for, and exactly the standard we want our stock held to.
Honest notes
Genuinely clean example - no notable marks or damage to point out. Graded 4 at Japanese auction, and it presents exactly as you'd hope for the mileage.
What you should know about Japanese imports
Imports are usually flagged on listings but rarely explained - here's the honest picture so you can buy with confidence.
Lower mileage
Cars in Japan are typically driven far less, so imports often have genuinely lower mileage than UK cars of the same age. On our cars, this is verified against the official export certificate.
Rust-free
Japan uses far less road salt and has a drier climate, so imports avoid the underbody rust common on older UK cars.
Well maintained
Japan has a strong culture of caring for cars, and a strict inspection system (shaken) keeps them in genuinely good condition.
Same spec, insures the same
The models we stock are standard cars - mechanically and structurally identical to their UK versions - so they insure and service exactly like the UK equivalent.
Things to be aware of
- A freshly imported car has just one UK MOT so far - completely normal, as it's only just arrived.
- The original service and ownership documents are Japanese. We're happy to talk you through them.
- We'd always encourage you to come and inspect the car in person - you're welcome to bring someone who knows cars.
Service history
This Beetle comes with its original Japanese export certificate, which records its mileage readings and inspection history from its years in Japan - so you can see how it was looked after before it reached us. Since it landed in the UK, we've carried out a full oil service to have it ready for the road.
Ideal for
Someone who wants a car with personality rather than another anonymous hatchback - distinctive to look at and different from what everyone else is parked next to, but still easy to live with every day. As an import it's likely seen lighter, better-kept use than a typical UK example, so you get the character without inheriting someone else's neglect.
Features
- •Air conditioning
- •Cruise control
- •Alloy wheels
- •Electric front windows
- •Electric door mirrors
- •Remote central locking
- •Multifunction steering wheel
- •Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- •HD reverse camera
- •DAB radio
- •ABS and traction control