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1VWAA7A31JC047876 — 2018 Volkswagen Passat — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T R-Line/2.0T S

Lot #44471705 · VIN 1VWAA7A31JC047876

🇺🇸 IAAILeft FrontKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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What does the damage type «Left Front» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #44471705

Final bid4 400 USD43% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 10 266 USDRepair estimate: 7 712 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine569 222 ₴≈ 12 744 USD

1 · Auction price4 400 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 514 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 070 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1VWAA7A31JC047876 history

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Apr 22, 2026

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4 400 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Volkswagen Passat 2018

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 45. Of these — crashes: 5, fires: 0.

Most-reported systems

Service Brakes
12
Engine
11
Electrical System
10
Fuel/Propulsion System
6
Air Bags
5
Vehicle Speed Control
4

Official recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46H6.
NHTSA campaign: 18V536000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
NHTSA campaign: 18V369000
Exterior Lighting
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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

2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T R-Line/2.0T S

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