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What does the «Roof» damage on this car mean?

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3VW217AU0GM043225 — 2016 Volkswagen Golf Tsi S 4-Door — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2016 Volkswagen Golf Tsi S 4-Door

Lot #46013991 · VIN 3VW217AU0GM043225

🇺🇸 IAAIRoofSoldAwaiting seller decision

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2016 Volkswagen Golf, Roof, IAAI, VIN 3VW217AU0GM043225 · photo 1 of 15

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What does the damage type «Roof» mean

Roof damage most commonly results from rollover accidents, fallen trees, or other heavy impacts from above. This is structural damage, and any repair demands careful scrutiny.

What may be damaged

A, B and C body pillars
rollover protection system
panoramic sunroof or standard metal roof panel
ESP sensor wiring and airbag harness

What to keep in mind

reduced torsional rigidity of the body
water leak risk through weld seams
loss of factory-rated safety performance

Our advice: Study the auction photos carefully — look for whether the roof is merely dented or has already been repaired. A car with a repaired roof is typically priced considerably lower.

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

Expert lot reviewBefore bidding, our expert analyses photos, VIN history and damage — an honest verdict plus a full turnkey budget.

Ocean freight insuranceFull-value coverage for the duration of shipping. Terms stated in the contract before departure.

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Auction IAAI · Lot #46013991

Final bid625 USD6% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 10 268 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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✓ We inspect the lot on request — specialist video report✓ Fixed $500 commission, no hidden fees✓ Delivery + turnkey customs clearance in 45–60 days

Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine338 570 ₴≈ 7 550 USD

1 · Auction price600 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT2 411 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker880 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 3VW217AU0GM043225 history

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IAAI

Sep 23, 2026

Sold

625 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Volkswagen Golf 2016

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 85. Of these — crashes: 1, fires: 0.

Most-reported systems

Fuel/Propulsion System
29
Engine
18
Air Bags
10
Electrical System
8
Structure
7
Power Train
5

Official recalls

Steering
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.
NHTSA campaign: 18V464000
Unknown Or Other
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign: 18V329000
Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.