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3VW507AT3GM813652 — 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Denim — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Denim

Lot #44403844 · VIN 3VW507AT3GM813652

🇺🇸 IAAIUnknownKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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Auction IAAI · Lot #44403844

Final bid6 050 USD32% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 18 630 USDRepair estimate: 16 044 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine689 539 ₴≈ 15 435 USD

1 · Auction price6 100 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT4 260 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 155 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 3VW507AT3GM813652 history

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Auction dates are shown in US auction time (ET), regardless of your timezone settings.

PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#44403844You are here

IAAI

Mar 10, 2026

SoldCounter-offer (deal price not disclosed)

6 050 USD

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Volkswagen Beetle 2016

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 59. Of these — crashes: 2, fires: 0.

Most-reported systems

Air Bags
46
Electrical System
6
Suspension
3
Wheels
3
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Service Brakes
2

Official recalls

Electrical System
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
NHTSA campaign: 19V615000
Engine And Engine Cooling
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
NHTSA campaign: 15V705000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Denim

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