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9BWGR21JX54026408 — 2005 Volkswagen Golf — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Lot #12453823 · VIN 9BWGR21JX54026408

🇺🇸 IAAIFrontKeys includedSold

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2005 Volkswagen Golf, Front, IAAI, VIN 9BWGR21JX54026408 · photo 1 of 18

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What does the damage type «Front» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #12453823

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 3 651 USDRepair estimate: 5 217 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine572 682 ₴≈ 12 810 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT5 050 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 9BWGR21JX54026408 history

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#12453823You are here

IAAI

Nov 25, 2025

SoldPrice unknown

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Volkswagen Golf 2005

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 19. Of these — crashes: 1, fires: 0.

Most-reported systems

Air Bags
6
Fuel System
4
Electrical System
2
Exterior Lighting
2
Power Train
2
Engine And Engine Cooling
2

Official recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
NHTSA campaign: 14E007000
Fuel System, Diesel
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH COULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE PUMP.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
NHTSA campaign: 04V586000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

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

2005 Volkswagen Golf

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