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WVGAV7AX7CW545197 — 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan S — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan S

Lot #42480692 · VIN WVGAV7AX7CW545197

🇺🇸 IAAIRearKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, Rear, IAAI, VIN WVGAV7AX7CW545197 · photo 1 of 14

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Auction IAAI · Lot #42480692

Final bid1 450 USD21% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 6 930 USDRepair estimate: 5 217 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 Ukraine7 944 USD – 8 344 USD≈ 356 156 – 374 089 ₴

1 · Bid1 500 USD

2 · Auction fees & documents740 USD

3 · Shipping USA → Klaipeda1 225 USD – 1 625 USD

4 · Customs clearance3 129 USD

5 · Broker & delivery to Ukraine1 350 USD

Total7 944 USD – 8 344 USD

+ MaxUsAutos servicesThis is an estimate — confirm the final amount with your manager: exchange rates, shipping tariffs and lot storage change.Estimated approximately: body type.

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History of this VIN

VIN WVGAV7AX7CW545197 history

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IAAI

Jun 26, 2025

Sold

1 450 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Volkswagen Tiguan 2012

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 153. Of these — crashes: 10, fires: 0.

Most-reported systems

Engine
50
Air Bags
33
Electrical System
23
Steering
21
Fuel/Propulsion System
12
Service Brakes
11

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
Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling.