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Check by VIN: WVWZZZ9CZXM919502Volkswagen Beetle 1998

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 28.09.2026

Cars / Volkswagen / BeetleFree report · 09.10.2026
Volkswagen Beetle, photos from the listing
VOLKSWAGEN · BEETLE · II GENERATION · 1998
Volkswagen Beetle
1998

1,9 diesel · Manual

Listing activeLviv
Asking price3 350 $−250 $ to the market median
Mileage360 000 kmin the listing · 08.2026
History in Ukraine2 owners1 operation · since 05.2024
Needs attention2
Mileage360 000 kmabove the same-age median (265 000 km) · +36% Recalls7 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: Germany · VOLKSWAGEN AG
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceWithin the market−250 $ to the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

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

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

360 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+36% to the median 265 000 km), −14% 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 →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

7 campaigns for Volkswagen Beetle 1999 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 →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

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

Current look

7 photos listing
Shown 5 of 7.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 1998

Sold to a new owner

BC5094TI · Lviv Oblast · private person · red

Listing (active)

Today

price 3 350 $ · 360 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

2owners in Ukraine
1registration operation
1plate in records
01
Previous owner data unknown

to 22.05.2024 · period and data unknown

02
Private person Current

22.05.2024 → now · 2 y 4 mo

Lviv Oblast

The first available operation is a transfer to a new owner, so the car already had an owner before it. No information about that owner.

Registration operations · 1

DateOperation
22.05.2024Sold to a new owner
Owners in Ukraine are private individuals only, with no frequent re-registrations.
05Market 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 within the usual range for similar cars, closer to the lower bound: cheaper than 57% of listings.

Within the market
Asking price3 350 $this car
Median of similar listings3 600 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−250 $cheaper than the market median · −6,9%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 43 are cheaper than this car, 57 — pricier.

06Mileage

What the mileage says

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

Mileage360 000 kmin the listing
For age+36%to the same-age median (265 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
360 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 95 000 km more · +36%
265 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 28 years
this car has 60 000 km less · −14%
420 000 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
08Cost 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 year740 $≈ 2 800 ₴/mo
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 1,9 l
30%10 000 ₴≈ $223
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
28%9 400 ₴≈ $210
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 28 y)
18%6 000 ₴≈ $134
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
15%4 800 ₴≈ $107
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
9%3 000 ₴≈ $67
33 200 ₴≈ $740total per year · ≈ 2 800 ₴/mo (≈ $62/mo) 85% cash15% depreciation
28 400 ₴≈ $633cash costs · ≈ 2 400 ₴/mo (≈ $54/mo)everything except depreciation
4 800 ₴≈ $107depreciation · ≈ 400 ₴/mo (≈ $8.92/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 3 600 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 3 600 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
10Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN and plate

Status
As of08.10.2026check date
PlateBC5094TIVIN WVWZZZ9CZXM919502
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Volkswagen Beetle 1998

WVWZZZ9CZXM919502
RegionEurope1st character: W
CountryGermanyWMI WVW · Volkswagen
Model year199910th character: X
PlantM11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3WVW · WMImanufacturer and countryGermany · Volkswagen
  2. 4–8ZZZ9C · VDSbody, engine, trimBeetle
  3. 9Z · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 10X · year code1999
  5. 11M · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17919502 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format (the check digit is not used outside the Americas)Decodes as: Germany · VOLKSWAGEN AGValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year7 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
GenerationII generation
Production year1998 · 28 years
Engine1,9 l · diesel
GearboxManual
BodyHatchback
ColourRed
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

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

7 campaigns for Volkswagen Beetle 1998

by model and year
Exterior lighting · 6Engine and cooling
Engine and cooling№ 14E007000check VIN
Campaign description

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Exterior lighting№ 06E060000check VIN
Campaign description

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

Exterior lighting№ 08E050000check VIN
Campaign description

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

Exterior lighting№ 06E049000check VIN
Campaign description

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Exterior lighting№ 09E012000check VIN
Campaign description

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Exterior lighting№ 06E026000check VIN
Campaign description

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Exterior lighting№ 06V183000check VIN
Campaign description

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
13Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 09.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine1 operationdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 13.08.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 08.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
14Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Volkswagen Beetle 1998 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Volkswagen Beetle 1998: VIN WVWZZZ9CZXM919502, production year 1998, mileage 360k km, diesel engine, manual gearbox and an asking price of $3,350. 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.

Insight: The car is over 15 years old — running costs are higher; the key inspection points are the body and anti-corrosion treatment. High mileage — service history and the condition of the engine and gearbox are decisive. Diesel — the condition of the fuel system and the DPF matters.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $2,880 to $4,040 with a median of $3,600, and this offer is within the market: 7% under the median.

Insight: The price is in line with the market — a balanced offer.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 2, transfers — 0, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — 2. The latest recorded operation: Sold to a new owner on 22.05.2024. 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 car appeared in Ukraine recently — the history is short, its origin matters.