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Check by VIN: 3VW5DAAT2JM504604Volkswagen Beetle 2017

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 01.10.2026

Cars / Volkswagen / BeetleFree report · 09.10.2026
Volkswagen Beetle, photos from the listing
VOLKSWAGEN · BEETLE · III GENERATION (FL) · 2017
Volkswagen Beetle
2017

2,0 petrol · Front-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeOdesaUS market
Asking price14 900 $+1 400 $ to the market median
Mileage144 000 km2 readings in the history
History in Ukraine1 owner1 operation · since 06.2026
Needs attention3
Accidents Mileage144 000 kmabove the same-age median (106 000 km) · +36% Recalls4 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues3
Owners1 owner in UkraineNo frequent resales Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: Mexico · VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
For reference4
Wanted US title Damage at auction PriceAbove market+1 400 $ to the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / DATA MISMATCHContradiction

What it means

Unknown:

02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

144 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+36% to the median 106 000 km), +7% to the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records, same-age market.

What it means
Wear of components and suspension above average; not a sign of a fault.

Unknown: Condition of components — statistics don't show it.

Grounds in the section below →
03 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

4 campaigns for Volkswagen Beetle 2018 model year. By model and model year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
04 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Price above market range

Listing 14 900 $ with a range of 11 369–14 856 $. Listings of the same model and year.

What it means
Price is higher than comparable cars unless condition or trim explains the difference.

Unknown: Condition and trim of cars in the sample.

Grounds in the section below →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

19 photos listing
Shown 5 of 19.
04US auction and import

US auction and import

Condition before repair, auction bids and import costs at today's rates.

US auction — before repair

Sale
Damage
Title
Mileage at auction

Auction photos

12 photos · blurred

Auction bid history

What to inspect after such damage

Import cost

approx.
with repair by damage class · not the actual cost
Asking price 14 900 $difference

The difference is not profit: actual costs and repairs are unknown.

  • Lotauction sale price · 28.01.2026
  • Fees and deliverytypical auction, logistics and port rates
  • Customs and registrationat today's rates
  • Repairrange by damage class
  • Total
What they consist of of fees and delivery
Auction fee
Online bid
Release and documents
US inland delivery
Ocean freight
Broker
Ukrainian port

Customs clearance at today's rates

calculation for a comparable car

Basis — customs value : auction lot price.

The car is already registered in Ukraine: this is a calculation for a comparable car, not a payment due.

  • Excise (petrol)
  • Import duty
  • VAT
  • Pension fee
  • Registration
  • Total

Rate 44,85 ₴/$ on 09.10.2026.

05History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2017

US auction · not sold

Sale at a US auction

Imported from abroad and registered

private person · orange (orange)

Listing (active)

Today

price 14 900 $ · 144 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

1owner in Ukraine
1registration operation
01
Private person Current

10.06.2026 → now · 3 mo

Registration operations · 1

DateOperation
10.06.2026Imported from abroad and registered
Owners in Ukraine are private individuals only, with no frequent re-registrations.
06Market price

Where this price sits among similar cars

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price is higher than usual for similar cars: pricier than 83% of listings.

Above market
Asking price14 900 $this car
Median of similar listings13 500 $the same model, close years
Difference from median+1 400 $pricier than the market median · +10,4%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 83 are cheaper than this car, 17 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−19%2014
−29%2015
−9%2016
this car's year2017
−3%2018
+1%2019

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −9% · year newer — −3%.

07Mileage

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage144 000 kmin the listing
For age+36%to the same-age median (106 000 km)
Confirmation

Readings by date

km from the auction record

All readings and the rate between them
DateMileageRecordRate over interval

Comparison with same-age cars

This carlast reading
144 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 38 000 km more · +36%
106 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 9 years
this car has 9 000 km more · +7%
135 000 km
this cardifference with the car

Usage intensity

km/yr between the first and last reading
km/yr on average over its age
09Cost of ownership

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year2 230 $≈ 8 300 ₴/mo
Depreciation10,3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
62%62 400 ₴≈ $1,391
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 2,5% of value per year (age 9 y)
15%15 100 ₴≈ $337
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2 l
10%10 000 ₴≈ $223
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
9%9 400 ₴≈ $210
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
3%3 000 ₴≈ $67
99 900 ₴≈ $2,227total per year · ≈ 8 300 ₴/mo (≈ $185/mo) 38% cash62% depreciation
37 500 ₴≈ $836cash costs · ≈ 3 100 ₴/mo (≈ $69/mo)everything except depreciation
62 400 ₴≈ $1,391depreciation · ≈ 5 200 ₴/mo (≈ $116/mo)10,3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 13 500 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

10Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 13 500 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
11Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of08.10.2026check date
VIN3VW5DAAT2JM504604
12Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Volkswagen Beetle 2017

3VW5DAAT2JM504604
RegionNorth America1st character: 3
CountryMexicoWMI 3VW · Volkswagen
Model year201810th character: J
PlantM11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–33VW · WMImanufacturer and countryMexico · Volkswagen
  2. 4–85DAAT · VDSbody, engine, trimBeetle
  3. 92 · check digitvalid
  4. 10J · year code2018
  5. 11M · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17504604 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format and check digitDecodes as: Mexico · VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CVValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year4 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
GenerationIII generation (FL)
Production year2017 · 9 years
Engine2,0 l · petrol
DriveFWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodyConvertible
ColourOrange
13Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

4 campaigns for Volkswagen Beetle 2017

by model and year
Brakes · 2Electrical equipmentAirbags
Brakes№ 18V369000check VIN
Campaign description

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

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.

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.

Electrical equipment№ 19V615000check VIN
Campaign description

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Brakes№ 20E064000check VIN
Campaign description

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

Airbags№ 24V834000check VIN
Campaign description

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
14Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 09.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine1 operationdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 12.08.2026data available
  • US auction1 lotdata available
  • Mileage2 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 08.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
15Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Volkswagen Beetle 2017 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Volkswagen Beetle 2017: VIN 3VW5DAAT2JM504604, production year 2017, mileage 144k km, petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $14,900. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $10,730 to $15,699 with a median of $13,500, and this offer is above the market: 10% over the median. This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history.

Insight: The price is above most similar listings — trim or condition should explain the gap.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 1, transfers — 0, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — under a year. The latest recorded operation: Imported from abroad and registered on 10.06.2026. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: One registration history with no re-registrations logged. History before import may be incomplete. The car appeared in Ukraine recently — the history is short, its origin matters.