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What does the «Front End» damage on this car mean?

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How do I clear customs for a Volkswagen GTI in Ukraine?

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WVWFD7AJ9CW189649 — 2012 Volkswagen GTI 2-Door — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2012 Volkswagen Gti 2-Door

Lot #43852803 · VIN WVWFD7AJ9CW189649

🇺🇸 IAAIFront EndKeys includedSold

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2012 Volkswagen GTI, Front End, IAAI, VIN WVWFD7AJ9CW189649 · photo 1 of 16

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What does the damage type «Front End» mean

Front-end damage typically results from head-on collisions, intersection accidents, impacts with obstacles (signs, curbs) or animal strikes. Beyond the visible body panels, internal mechanical components are often affected.

What may be damaged

hood, front bumper, grille
headlights, fog lights, turn signals
radiator and engine cooling systems
engine itself, mounts, and fuel systems
safety systems (airbags, seatbelts, pre-tensioners)
wiring harness and sensors

What to keep in mind

degraded handling and acceleration
reduced effectiveness of active safety systems
accelerated engine and cooling system wear from hidden leaks
collision risk from faulty lights or sensors

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 #43852803

Final bid$1,40016% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: $8,699Repair estimate: $8,699This 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$8,584–8,984≈ ₴385,810–403,789

1 · Bid$1,400

2 · Auction fees & documents$715

3 · Shipping USA → Klaipeda$2,037–2,437

4 · Customs clearance$3,082

5 · Broker & delivery to Ukraine$1,350

Total$8,584–8,984

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History of this VIN

VIN WVWFD7AJ9CW189649 history

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DateEventAmount

IAAI#43852803You are here

Seller: ProgressiveInsurance company
Mileage: 122,087 mi
Damage: Front End

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.