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Check by VIN: 3VW5DAAT7JM512682Volkswagen Beetle 2018

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 07.10.2026

Cars / Volkswagen / BeetleFree report · 07.10.2026
VOLKSWAGEN · BEETLE · III GENERATION (FL) · 2018

Volkswagen Beetle
2018

2.0 petrol · FWD · Automatic

Listing activeKyivUS market
Volkswagen Beetle, photos from the listing
Asking price
11 800 $
−2 200 $ to the market median
Mileage
84 000 km
1 readings in the history
History in Ukraine
2 owners
3 operations · since 07.2024
Needs attention2
Mileage84 000 kmbelow the same-age median (121 500 km) · −31% Recalls4 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues3
Owners2 owners in UkraineNo frequent resales Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: Mexico · VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceBelow market−2 200 $ to the market median
02 / LEVELCAR REPORT

First — what affects the decision

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

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage lower than typical

84 000 km — lower than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (−31% to медіани 121 500 km), на 30% below the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records.

What it means
An advantage if documents confirm the mileage; without them the stated value is unverified.

Unknown: Whether the service history confirms the mileage.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

4 campaigns for Volkswagen Beetle 2018. By model and 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 →
03 / LEVELCAR REPORT

How the car looks now

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

Current look

14 photos listing
Shown 5 of 14.
04 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Year 2018

Imported from abroad and registered

AI6553PK · Kyiv Oblast · private person · BLUE

Change номера: AI6553PK → AI7787EK

AI7787EK · Kyiv Oblast · private person · BLUE

Listing (active)

Gifted to a new owner

private person · BLUE

Today

price $11 800 · 84 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

2owners in Ukraine
3registration operations
2plates in records · 1 change
01
Private person

12.07.2024 → 31.07.2026 · 2 y

Kyiv Oblast

02
Private person Current

31.07.2026 → now · 2 mo

Registration operations · 3

DateOperation
31.07.2026Gifted to a new owner
30.01.2026Change номера: AI6553PK → AI7787EK
12.07.2024Imported from abroad and registered
No frequent owner changes or companies among owners in Ukraine.
05 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Market price

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

Price is lower than usual for similar cars: cheaper than 87% of listings.

Below market
Asking price11 800 $this car
Median of similar listings14 000 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−2 200 $cheaper than the market median · −15,7%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 13 are cheaper than this car, 87 — pricier.

06 / LEVELCAR REPORT

What the mileage says

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

Mileage84 000 kmin the listing
For age−31%to the same-age median (121 500 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

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Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
84 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 37 500 km less · −31%
121 500 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 8 years
this car has 36 000 km less · −30%
120 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
08 / LEVELCAR REPORT

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 year1 147 $≈ 4 298 ₴/mo
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
31%15 911 ₴≈ $354
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 2,5% of value per year (age 8 y)
26%13 259 ₴≈ $295
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2 l
19%10 000 ₴≈ $222
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
18%9 400 ₴≈ $209
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
6%3 000 ₴≈ $67
51 570 ₴≈ $1,147total per year · ≈ 4 298 ₴/mo (≈ $96/mo) 69% cash31% depreciation
35 659 ₴≈ $793cash costs · ≈ 2 972 ₴/mo (≈ $66/mo)everything except depreciation
15 911 ₴≈ $354depreciation · ≈ 1 326 ₴/mo (≈ $30/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: asking price 11 800 $ · rate 44,95 ₴/$

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Value over time

Five years back and ahead from asking price 11 800 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast
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Wanted

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of07.10.2026check date
PlateAI7787EKVIN 3VW5DAAT7JM512682
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Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Volkswagen Beetle 2018

3VW5DAAT7JM512682
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. 97 · check digitvalid
  4. 10J · year code2018
  5. 11M · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17512682 · 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

Make / model / generationVolkswagen / Beetle / III generation (FL)
Year / age2018 / 8 years
Engine2.0 l · petrol
Power / driveFWD
Gearbox / body / colourAutomatic / CONVERTIBLE / Blue
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Recall campaigns

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

4 campaigns for Volkswagen Beetle 2018

by model and year
Brakes · 2Electrical equipmentAirbags
Brakes№ 18V369000check VIN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Campaign description

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.

Fix: 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Campaign description

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."

Fix: 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Campaign description

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.

Fix: 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
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Campaign description

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.

Fix: 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.
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Data completeness

What the report is based on — as of 07.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine3 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 09.07.2026data available
  • Events with scene photosnot found
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 07.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available

Owner history is available only in Ukraine; foreign history not established.

Mileage readings only 1 — rollback check is limited.

«No accidents» — the seller's claim, no independent confirmation.

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Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Volkswagen Beetle 2018 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Volkswagen Beetle 2018: VIN 3VW5DAAT7JM512682, model year 2018, mileage 84k km, petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $11,800. 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, 3 similar offers were found for the Volkswagen Beetle 2018 (same model and year). Market prices range from $11,800 to $15,000 with a median of $14,000, and this offer is about 15% below the market estimate (this car's estimate ≈ $13,931). This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history and possible bargaining.

Insight: The price is below the market estimate — worth checking what explains the gap (condition, trim, history). Narrow market sample — the estimate is approximate.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 2, transfers — 1, plate changes — 1, years in the registry — 2. The latest recorded operation: Gifted to a new owner on 2026-07-31. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: A moderate number of owners (2) — typical for the car’s age. The plate was changed 1 time(s) — check that this does not hide separate episodes of the history. The car recently appeared in the Ukrainian registry — a short history, clarify its origin.