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3VV2B7AX2JM156239 — 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline

Lot #12465085 · VIN 3VV2B7AX2JM156239

🇺🇸 IAAIFrontKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, Front, IAAI, VIN 3VV2B7AX2JM156239 · photo 1 of 20

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Auction IAAI · Lot #12465085

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 18 317 USDRepair estimate: 15 329 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine485 372 ₴≈ 10 820 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 061 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration189 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 3VV2B7AX2JM156239 history

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Dec 12, 2025

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Volkswagen Tiguan 2018

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 282. Of these — crashes: 5, fires: 3.

Most-reported systems

Engine
80
Power Train
49
Electrical System
43
Fuel/Propulsion System
40
Structure
39
Vehicle Speed Control
21

Official recalls

Seat Belts
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles. In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BH.
NHTSA campaign: 20V724000
Structure
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed.
Remedy: Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5.
NHTSA campaign: 21V732000
Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40N4. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed.
NHTSA campaign: 18V324000