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WVWEV7AJ5CW157449 — 2012 Volkswagen GTI 2-Door — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2012 Volkswagen Gti 2-Door

Lot #41076053 · VIN WVWEV7AJ5CW157449

🇺🇸 IAAIAll OverKeys includedSold

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What does the damage type «All Over» mean

"All Over" means damage is present across virtually the entire body. This is typically a vehicle that has been through a severe accident or heavy hail affecting every surface. Careful analysis before bidding is essential.

What may be damaged

entire body from all sides
often wiring harnesses and electronic modules
hidden corrosion risk

What to keep in mind

high restoration cost
risk of unpredictable future failures

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Auction IAAI · Lot #41076053

Final bid825 USD18% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 4 575 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine380 925 ₴≈ 8 495 USD

1 · Auction price800 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 145 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker890 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN WVWEV7AJ5CW157449 history

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IAAI

Apr 26, 2025

Sold

825 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Volkswagen GTI 2012

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 40. Of these — crashes: 2, fires: 1.

Most-reported systems

Engine
13
Power Train
7
Service Brakes
5
Air Bags
5
Fuel/Propulsion System
4
Electrical System
4

Official recalls

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
Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
NHTSA campaign: 15V483000

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