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WVWMD63BX3P046114 — 2003 Volkswagen Passat Gl — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2003 Volkswagen Passat Gl

Lot #43160858 · VIN WVWMD63BX3P046114

🇺🇸 IAAINormal Wear & TearKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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2003 Volkswagen Passat, Normal Wear & Tear, IAAI, VIN WVWMD63BX3P046114 · photo 1 of 11

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Auction IAAI · Lot #43160858

Final bid500 USD100% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 500 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 Ukraine6 837 USD – 7 237 USD≈ 307 567 – 325 562 ₴

1 · Bid500 USD

2 · Auction fees & documents540 USD

3 · Shipping USA → Klaipeda1 782 USD – 2 182 USD

4 · Customs clearance2 665 USD

5 · Broker & delivery to Ukraine1 350 USD

Total6 837 USD – 7 237 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN WVWMD63BX3P046114 history

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NEW#43160858You are here

IAAI

Sep 16, 2025

Sold

500 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Volkswagen Passat 2003

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 641. Of these — crashes: 14, fires: 95.

Most-reported systems

Fuel System
148
Gasoline
137
Engine And Engine Cooling
137
Seats
99
Electrical System
95
Service Brakes
42

Official recalls

Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.
NHTSA campaign: 18V406000
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
Fuel System, Gasoline
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 412,000 MY 1999-2005 PASSAT (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND PRODUCED AFTER JUNE 14, 1999. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD THAT CAN BECOME DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE A FUEL LINE (1.8T ENGINES ONLY) OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE (4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE ONLY) THAT CAN LEAK DUE TO FRACTURE.