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3VWB17AU5JM288609 — 2018 Volkswagen Golf — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Tsi Comfortline/1.8 Tsi Highline/1.8 Tsi Trendline

Lot #12567896 · VIN 3VWB17AU5JM288609

🇺🇸 IAAIRight SideKeys included✓ Runs & drives

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What does the damage type «Right Side» mean

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine478 632 ₴≈ 10 744 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT2 983 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 3VWB17AU5JM288609 history

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Volkswagen Golf 2018

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 37.

Most-reported systems

Fuel/Propulsion System
10
Structure
5
Engine
4
Power Train
4
Forward Collision Avoidance
3
Steering
2

Official recalls

Steering
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.
NHTSA campaign: 18V464000
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
Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

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

2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Tsi Comfortline/1.8 Tsi Highline/1.8 Tsi Trendline

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What to keep in mind

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