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1VWAA7A3XJC033796 — 2018 Volkswagen Passat — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

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

Lot #43887119 · VIN 1VWAA7A3XJC033796

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What does the damage type «Mechanical» mean

"Mechanical" flags a fault with the engine, transmission, or another major mechanical system. The exterior may look pristine, but buying without understanding the specific issue is a considerable risk.

What may be damaged

engine or gearbox
cooling system
fuel system
drivetrain

What to keep in mind

high repair cost — from $1,500 to $10,000+
vehicle often does not start or drive

Our advice: Only bid on these lots if you own a workshop or have a clear understanding of the exact fault. A free expert consultation can help you assess whether the numbers make sense.

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Auction IAAI · Lot #43887119

Final bid2 100 USD48% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 4 340 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine428 531 ₴≈ 9 592 USD

1 · Auction price2 100 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT2 777 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker955 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1VWAA7A3XJC033796 history

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Auction dates are shown in US auction time (ET), regardless of your timezone settings.

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Jan 7, 2026

Sold

2 100 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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What does the damage type «Mechanical» mean

What may be damaged

What to keep in mind

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

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