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WVWHV71K89W148646 — 2009 Volkswagen GTI — auction Copart | MaxUsAutos

2009 Volkswagen Gti

Lot #59193405 · VIN WVWHV71K89W148646

🇺🇸 CopartFire (Engine)Sold

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What does the damage type «Burn - Engine» mean

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Auction Copart · Lot #59193405

Final bid$225Market value of the intact car in the US: $8,292This 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 Ukraine$6,497–6,897≈ ₴292,272–310,266

1 · Bid$500

2 · Auction fees & documents$525

3 · Shipping USA → Klaipeda$1,260–1,660

4 · Customs clearance$2,862

5 · Broker & delivery to Ukraine$1,350

Total$6,497–6,897

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History of this VIN

VIN WVWHV71K89W148646 history

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

PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#59193405You are here

Copart

Aug 13, 2025

Sold

$225

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Volkswagen GTI 2009

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 167. Of these — crashes: 5, fires: 2.

Most-reported systems

Service Brakes
99
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
69
Power Train
32
Electrical System
31
Steering
20
Engine
15

Official recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign: 16V913000
Power Train
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. IN ADDITION, THE "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL" INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES.
Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
NHTSA campaign: 09V333000

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

2009 Volkswagen Gti

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