Salvage 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle for sale

Browse 9 salvage 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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Buy Now only Clean title Runs & drives Engine starts Doesn't start Has keys ≤ 100k mi Ending today Next 48 hours This week Light repair Pure sale (high bid wins)

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IAA USA

1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

3VWBB61CXWM****** · 46381842

Keys2.0L I-4 regular , 115HP4 cylFront Wheel DriveAutomaticGasoline

Odometer: 150864 mi
Primary damage: Left Side
Storage location: Macon (Georgia)
Title status: Clear
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 26, 2026

IAA USA

1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

3VWBB61C8WM****** · 46366496

Keys2.0L I-4 regular , 115HP4 cylFront Wheel DriveAutomaticGasoline

Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: North Hollywood (California)
Title status: Clear
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 28, 2026

3VWBb61C5WM****** 1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

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IAA USA

1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

3VWBb61C5WM****** · 46381725

Keys2.0L I-4 regular , 115HP4 cylFront Wheel DriveAutomaticGasoline

Odometer: 1 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Chicago-North (Illinois)

Auction not assigned

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IAA USA

1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

3VWBB61C5WM****** · 46111392

Keys2.0L I-4 regular , 115HP4 cylFront Wheel DriveAutomaticGasoline

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Memphis (Tennessee)
Title status: Clear

EndedSep 22, 2026

3VWBB61C4WM****** 1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

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IAA USA

1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

3VWBB61C4WM****** · 46032185

Keys2.0L I-4 regular , 115HP4 cylFront Wheel DriveAutomaticGasoline

Odometer: 122986 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Austin (Texas)
Title status: Clear

EndedSep 22, 2026

3VWBB61C0WM048020 1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

EndedUS$250

Copart USA

1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

3VWBB61C0WM048020 · 59698386

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEMANUALGAS

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Brighton, CO
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$250Sep 24, 2026

Ended

IAA USA

1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

3VWBB61C4WM****** · 45896696

Keys2.0L I-4 115HP4 cylFront Wheel DriveAutomaticGasoline

Odometer: 183777 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Seattle (Washington)
Title status: Bill Of Sale
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 9, 2026

3VWBB61C0WM037907 1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

EndedUS$70

Copart USA

1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

3VWBB61C0WM037907 · 60421106

2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 139,038 mi
Primary damage: Hail
Storage location: Avon, MN
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$702% of retailAug 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,087

3VWBB61C6WM****** 1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

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IAA USA

1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

3VWBB61C6WM****** · 45676615

Keys2.0L I-4 115HPAutomaticGasoline

Odometer: 130982 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Appleton (Wisconsin)
Title status: Clear

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That’s all 9 lots.

1998 Volkswagen New Beetle price data

Median bid: $325
Average bid: $325
Bid range: $325 – $325
Avg. retail: $3,087

Based on 9 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

1 recall campaign on record

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › SwitchJul 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

Fuel economy

Diesel

City: 29 MPG
Highway: 39 MPG
Combined: 33 MPG
Fuel per year: US$2,850
CO2: 308 g/mi

Figures for Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.9 L, Diesel, Turbo — one of 4 variants the EPA lists for this model year

From the U.S. EPA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. Fuel per year assumes U.S. prices and 15,000 miles.

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How much does a salvage 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle sell for?

Across 9 salvage 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle lots, the median winning-side bid is $325 and the average is $325 (range $325 to $325). Pre-loss retail value averages $3,087. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.