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1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLEVIN: 3VWBB61C7WM010915

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Sales History
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Sale Prices
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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN 3VWBB61C7WM010915
Latest reported mileage: 789 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2023-05-16
a year ago
125,563 mi
Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
2022-03-15
2 years ago
18,636 mi
Vehicle serviced
40,000 mile service performed
2020-04-28
4 years ago
41,440 mi
TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Vehicle declared a total loss by an insurance company
Collision damage reported

VIN Factory Options

Found 149 factory options in 41 categories

Vehicle Equipment

Air Bag - Frontal
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
Air Bag - Side
  • Front Side Air Bag
Air Conditioning
  • A/C
Audio
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Cassette
Brakes
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Convenience
  • Front Reading Lamps
  • Intermittent Wipers
  • Power Outlet
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Security System
  • Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Drivetrain
  • Front Wheel Drive
Engine
  • 4 Cylinder Engine
Floor Mats
  • Floor Mats
Fuel
  • Gasoline Fuel
Locks
  • Keyless Entry
  • Power Door Locks
Mirrors
  • Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
  • Driver Vanity Mirror
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror
  • Power Mirror(s)
Safety Features
  • Daytime Running Lights
Seats
  • Pass-Through Rear Seat
  • Rear Bench Seat
Steering
  • Power Steering
Tire - Front
  • Tires - Front Performance
Tire - Rear
  • Tires - Rear Performance
Tire - Spare
  • Conventional Spare Tire
Wheels
  • Steel Wheels
  • Wheel Covers
Window
  • Rear Defrost

Equipment Details

MECHANICAL
  • 16" x 6.5" black steel wheels w/full wheel covers
  • 2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 engine
  • 60 amp/hr battery
  • 90 amp alternator
  • Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor
  • Front telescopic/rear gas telescopic shock absorbers
  • Front wheel drive
  • Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars
  • Full-size spare tire
  • Hydraulically-actuated clutch
  • Independent front Macpherson strut suspension
  • Independent track correcting torsion-beam axle rear suspension
  • P205/55HR16 all-season SBR tires
  • Pwr-assisted front vented disc/rear solid disc brakes
  • Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
EXTERIOR
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Body-color door handles
  • Body-color rocker panel moldings
  • Dual pwr heated body-color mirrors
  • Halogen projector beam headlamps w/clear polycarbonate lenses
  • Tinted glass
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR
  • 1 front/2 rear passenger assist handles
  • 3-spoke padded steering wheel
  • Air conditioning w/pollen/odor filter
  • AM/FM cassette stereo sound system-inc: 6-speakers, CD changer control, theft deterrent warning light
  • Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/trunk/radio/starter interrupt
  • CD changer prep
  • Center console-inc: 3-front/1-rear beverage holders, 2 aux pwr outlets
  • Color-keyed carpeted floor mats
  • Digital clock
  • Dual illuminated covered visor vanity mirrors
  • Elect rear window defroster
  • Front door storage nets
  • Front passenger seatback magazine/storage pockets
  • Front/rear integrated armrests in door/side panels
  • Full folding rear seat w/"ring style" outboard headrests
  • Fully lined carpeted luggage compartment w/molded trunk lid trim
  • Headlamps-on warning tone
  • Illuminated locking glove box w/interior shelf
  • Interior/reading lamp w/time delay
  • Leatherette molded door trim w/body color upper sill molding
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Open door warning reflectors
  • Rear seat heat/air cond ducts
  • Remote fuel filler release
  • Roof mounted amplified antenna
SAFETY
  • 3-point front/rear seat belts w/emergency locking retractors
  • Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
  • Collapsible steering column w/impact deformable steering wheel
  • Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Driver & front passenger side impact airbags
  • Dual note horn
  • Front seat belt emergency tensioning retractors/height adjusters

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
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 17.8
  • Steering Type - Pwr Rack & Pinion
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 35.4 ft
Suspension
  • Suspension Type - Front - Independent
  • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - MacPherson Strut
  • Suspension Type - Rear - Independent
  • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - Torsion-Beam
Tires
  • Front Tire Size - P205/55HR16
  • Rear Tire Size - P205/55HR16
  • Spare Tire Size - P205/55HR16
Weight Information
  • Base Curb Weight - lbs
Wheels
  • Front Wheel Size - 16 x 6.5 in
  • Rear Wheel Size - 16 x 6.5 in
  • Spare Wheel Material - Steel
  • Spare Wheel Size - 16 x 6.5 in

Dimensions

Cargo Area Dimensions
  • Trunk Volume - 12.0 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
  • Height, Overall - 59.5 in
  • Length, Overall - 161.1 in
  • Min Ground Clearance - 4.4 in
  • Track Width, Front - 59.6 in
  • Track Width, Rear - 58.7 in
  • Wheelbase - 98.9 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors - 67.9 in
Interior Dimensions
  • Front Head Room - 41.3 in
  • Front Leg Room - 39.4 in
  • Front Shoulder Room - 52.8 in
  • Passenger Capacity - 4
  • Passenger Volume - 84.3 ft³
  • Second Head Room - 36.7 in
  • Second Leg Room - 33.0 in
  • Second Shoulder Room - 49.4 in

Powertrain

Cooling System
  • Total Cooling System Capacity - 6.7 qts
Electrical
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 90
Engine
  • Displacement - 2.0L/121
  • Engine Type - Gas I4
  • Fuel System - EFI
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 115 @ 5200
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 122 @ 2600
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 - 2Dr Coupe
  • Vehicle Name - Volkswagen New Beetle

Vehicle

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

Sale Record

Sale Date
6 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
6101 mi
Location
South Bend, IN, 46614
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1998
TitleHidden text
ODO 8749 mi (Hidden text)
LossHidden text
DamageHidden text
Estimated Retail Value$2938
Estimated Repair Cost$3319 (387%)
SellerHidden text
LocationSouth Bend, IN, 46614
Date
ended 6 years ago
sold for $966
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #923028
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Tech Specs
ColorRed
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine2.0L I4 FI SOHC 8V 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: WVWXV02.0226
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.

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
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.

Beetle
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.

1998
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
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.

3-door/2-door hatchback
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.

New Beetle
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: AirBag - Dr/Pass, 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)
Side Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of side air bags, typically designed for three areas of added protection: chest/torso, head, or both.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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Frequently asked questions
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