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3VWSR29M74M075925 — 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Gls Tdi — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2004 Volkswagen Jetta Gls Tdi

Lot #20197061 · VIN 3VWSR29M74M075925

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Auction IAAI · Lot #20197061

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 3 260 USDRepair estimate: 6 049 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine574 624 ₴≈ 12 777 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT5 018 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration189 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 3VWSR29M74M075925 history

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Feb 5, 2025

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Volkswagen Jetta 2004

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 233. Of these — crashes: 15, fires: 20.

Most-reported systems

Engine And Engine Cooling
37
Electrical System
36
Power Train
35
Fuel System
30
Seats
22
Air Bags
21

Official recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
NHTSA campaign: 20E064000
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
Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.