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3VWBA81E6VM805842-1997-volkswagen-cabrio-0
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1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOVIN: 3VWBA81E6VM805842

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Historical Records
35 events
Photos
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Sales History
1 records
Sale Prices
2 records
VIN Decoder
25 entries

Historical Records

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Available 35 historical records for VIN 3VWBA81E6VM805842
Latest reported mileage: 828 mi
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2022-09-18
2 years ago
122,653 mi
Damage reported
Damage to front
2022-07-28
2 years ago
23,091 mi
Vehicle serviced
Tire repaired
2019-11-20
5 years ago
38,569 mi
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED

VIN Factory Options

Found 171 factory options in 42 categories

Vehicle Equipment

Air Bag - Frontal
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
Air Conditioning
  • A/C
Audio
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Cassette
Brakes
  • ABS
  • Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
Convenience
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Cruise Control
  • Fog Lamps
  • Intermittent Wipers
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Security System
  • Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Drivetrain
  • Front Wheel Drive
Engine
  • 4 Cylinder Engine
Fuel
  • Gasoline Fuel
Locks
  • Power Door Locks
Mirrors
  • Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
  • Driver Vanity Mirror
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror
  • Power Mirror(s)
Roof
  • Convertible Soft Top
Safety Features
  • Anti-intrusion side door beams
  • Collapsible steering column
  • Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
  • Dual tone horn
  • Front/rear 3-point outboard seat belts w/front height adjusters, emergency locking retractors
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Rollover Protection Bars
Seat Trim
  • Leather Seats
Seats
  • Bucket Seats
  • Pass-Through Rear Seat
  • Rear Bench Seat
Steering
  • Power Steering
Tire - Front
  • Tires - Front All-Season
Tire - Rear
  • Tires - Rear All-Season
Tire - Spare
  • Temporary Spare Tire
Vehicle
  • Rear Spoiler
Wheels
  • Aluminum Wheels
  • Wheel Locks
Window
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defrost

Equipment Details

MECHANICAL
  • 14" x 6.0" 7-spoke "Orlando" alloy wheels w/center caps, wheel locks
  • 14.5 gallon fuel tank
  • 2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine
  • 63 amp/hr battery
  • 90 amp alternator
  • Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor
  • Front wheel drive
  • Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers
  • Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar
  • Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension
  • P195/60HR14 all-season tires
  • Pwr-assisted front vented disc/rear drum brakes
  • Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
  • Space-saver spare tire
EXTERIOR
  • 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers
  • Body-color 2-bar grille
  • Body-color body-side molding
  • Body-color integrated bumpers w/black lower section
  • Dual body-colored remote heated pwr side mirrors
  • Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs
  • Folded top boot cover
  • Front foglamps
  • Fully padded manually operated cloth convertible top
  • Integrated rear decklid lip spoiler
  • Tinted glass
INTERIOR
  • 2-way adjustable front seat headrests
  • Air conditioning
  • Anti-theft vehicle alarm system
  • Black flexible whip antenna
  • Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, rear ashtray, rear cup holder
  • Cruise control
  • Digital clock
  • Dual covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Front seat storage trays
  • Full partial leather reclining front sport seats w/seat height adjustment
  • Headlights-on warning tone
  • Illuminated front ashtray
  • Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/temp gauges
  • Interior dome light
  • Large front door storage pockets w/carpeting
  • Leather-wrapped 4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column
  • Lockable rear folding seat w/integrated headrests
  • Luggage compartment floor covering
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Molded door trim w/leatherette inserts, integrated armrests
  • Open door warning reflectors
  • Premium AM/FM stereo cassette w/anti-theft coding, 8-speaker system
  • Rear seat heating/air cond ducts
SAFETY FEATURES
  • Anti-intrusion side door beams
  • Collapsible steering column
  • Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
  • Dual tone horn
  • Front/rear 3-point outboard seat belts w/front height adjusters, emergency locking retractors
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Rollover Protection Bars

Chassis

Brakes
  • Brake ABS System - Four-Wheel
  • Brake Type - Pwr-Assisted
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Drum - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 10.1 x 0.79 in
  • Rear Drum Diam x Width - 7.9 x 0.39 in
Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 14.5 gal
Steering
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - 3.2
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 17.8
  • Steering Type - Pwr Rack & Pinion
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 32.8 ft
  • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall - -TBD- ft
Suspension
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front - -TBD- mm
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear - -TBD- mm
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front - 0.79 in
  • Suspension Type - Front - Independent
  • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - MacPherson Strut
  • Suspension Type - Rear - Torsion-Beam
  • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - w/Coil Springs
Tires
  • Front Tire Size - P195/60R14
  • Rear Tire Size - P195/60R14
  • Spare Tire Size - Compact
Weight Information
  • Base Curb Weight - lbs
Wheels
  • Front Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Front Wheel Size - 14 x 6 in
  • Rear Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Rear Wheel Size - 14 x 6 in
  • Spare Wheel Material - Steel
  • Spare Wheel Size - Compact in

Dimensions

Cargo Area Dimensions
  • Trunk Volume - 7.8 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
  • Height, Overall - 56.0 in
  • Length, Overall - 160.4 in
  • Liftover Height - -TBD- in
  • Min Ground Clearance - 4.4 in
  • Track Width, Front - 57.6 in
  • Track Width, Rear - 56.2 in
  • Wheelbase - 97.4 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors - 66.7 in
Interior Dimensions
  • Front Head Room - 38.7 in
  • Front Hip Room - -TBD- in
  • Front Leg Room - 42.3 in
  • Front Shoulder Room - 54.1 in
  • Passenger Capacity - 4
  • Passenger Volume - 81.9 ft³
  • Second Head Room - 36.6 in
  • Second Hip Room - -TBD- in
  • Second Leg Room - 31.1 in
  • Second Shoulder Room - 46.5 in

Powertrain

Cooling System
  • Total Cooling System Capacity - 6.7 qts
Electrical
  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - -TBD-
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 70
Engine
  • Displacement - 2.0L/121
  • Engine Type - Gas I4
  • Fuel System - SMPI
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 115 @ 5400
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 122 @ 3200
Mileage
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - MPG
Transmission
  • Drivetrain - Front-Wheel Drive
  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) -
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) -
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) -
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) -
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) -
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) -
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) -
  • Trans Type -

Summary

Summary
  • Body Style - 2 Door Convertible
  • Vehicle Name - Volkswagen Cabrio

Vehicle

Vehicle
  • Country of Origin - Mexico Volkswagen Passenger Car
  • EPA Classification - Sub-Compact

Sale Record

Sale Date
5 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
3291 mi
Location
Syracuse, NY, 13204
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Year1997
TitleHidden text
ODO 3250 mi (Hidden text)
LossHidden text
DamageHidden text
Estimated Retail Value$7529
LocationSyracuse, NY, 13204
Date
ended 5 years ago
sold for $440
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #210029
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Tech Specs
ColorDark Blue
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine2.0L I4 FI F
Cylinders4 Cyl
DriveFront Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

VIN Decoder — 25 records

Engine
Displacement (CC)

Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

1984
Displacement (CI)

Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

121.071108283
Displacement (L)

Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

1.984000
Engine Brake (hp) From

Engine brake is the horsepower (hp) at the engine output shaft. Engine Brake (hp) From is the lower value of the range.

115
Engine Manufacturer

This data element captures the name of the engine manufacturer.

Volkswagen
Engine Number of Cylinders

This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.

4
Fuel Type - Primary

Fuel type defines the fuel used to power the vehicle. For vehicles that have two power sources, such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, both primary fuel type and secondary fuel type will be provided.

Gasoline
Other Engine Info

This is a catch-all field for storing additional engine information that does not fit in any of the other engine fields.

51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8GKEM
Exterior / Body
Body Class

Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.

Convertible/Cabriolet
Doors

This is a numerical field to store the number of doors on a vehicle.

2
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the higher bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
General
Make

Per 49 CFR 565, Make is a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or engines.

VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer Name
Name of the vehicle manufacturer.
VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
Model

Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.

Cabrio
Model Year

If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.

1997
Plant City

This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

PUEBLA
Plant Country

This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

MEXICO
Series

Per 49 CFR 565, Series means a name that a manufacturer applies to a subdivision of a "line" denoting price, size or weight identification and that is used by the manufacturer for marketing purposes.

Highline
Vehicle Type

This field defines the type of the vehicle based on the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

PASSENGER CAR
Internal
NCSA Body Type

An internal NHTSA field to capture the body type of the vehicle.

Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar)
NCSA Make

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Make of the vehicle.

Volkswagen
NCSA Model

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Model of the vehicle.

Golf/Cabriolet/Cabrio/GTI/ GLI
Passive Safety System
Other Restraint System Info

Other Restraint Info field is used to code additional information about restraint system that cannot be coded in any other restraint fields.

Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of frontal air bags. Frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy in "moderate to severe" frontal or near-frontal crashes.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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