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2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLEVIN: 3VWBK21C73M402362

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Sale Prices
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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN 3VWBK21C73M402362
Latest reported mileage: 186 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2023-11-03
8 months ago
141,082 mi
Sold as a BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
2022-05-19
2 years ago
18,351 mi
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
2019-07-12
5 years ago
49,379 mi
Damage reported: minor to moderate damage
Damage to right rear
Damage to rear

VIN Factory Options

Found 159 factory options in 43 categories

Factory Options

ENGINE
  • 2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 ENGINE
  • 4 Cylinder Engine

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
  • ABS
Convenience
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Cruise Control
  • Engine Immobilizer
  • Front Reading Lamps
  • Intermittent Wipers
  • Power Outlet
  • Rear Reading Lamps
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Security System
  • Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Drivetrain
  • Front Wheel Drive
Engine
  • 2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 ENGINE
  • 4 Cylinder Engine
Floor Mats
  • Floor Mats
Fuel
  • Gasoline Fuel
Locks
  • Keyless Entry
  • Power Door Locks
Mirrors
  • Driver Vanity Mirror
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror
  • Power Mirror(s)
Safety Features
  • Daytime Running Lights
Seat Trim
  • Cloth Seats
Seats
  • Bucket 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
Window
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defrost

Equipment Details

MECHANICAL
  • 14.5 gallon fuel tank
  • 16" x 6.5" steel wheels
  • 2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 engine
  • 60 amp/hr battery
  • 70-amp alternator
  • Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor
  • Front wheel drive
  • Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars
  • Front/rear gas telescopic shock absorbers
  • Full-size spare tire/steel wheel
  • Independent front MacPherson strut suspension
  • Independent track correcting torsion beam axle rear suspension
  • P205/55HR16 all-season SBR tires
  • Pwr front vented/rear solid disc brakes
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
EXTERIOR
  • Body-color door handles
  • Body-color pwr heated mirrors
  • Tinted green glass
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR
  • (2) front/(2) rear passenger assist handles
  • (2) rear passenger reading lamps
  • Air conditioning w/pollen/odor filter
  • AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: (6) speakers, CD changer control, theft-deterrent warning light
  • Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/trunk/radio/ starter
  • CD changer preparation-inc: cable, mounting brackets
  • Covered visor vanity mirrors
  • Cruise control
  • Day/night rearview mirror-inc: integrated clock/ambient temp display
  • Driver/front passenger reading lamp w/time delay
  • Front door storage nets
  • Front passenger seatback pocket
  • Front/rear carpeted floor mats
  • Front/rear integrated armrests in door/side panels
  • Full-folding rear bench seat w/2 distinctive seating positions
  • Headlamps-on warning tone
  • Illuminated lockable glove box w/interior shelf
  • Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
  • Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, temp/ fuel gauges, warning lights, gear indicator, brake wear indicator
  • Molded door trim w/cloth inserts
  • Open front door warning courtesy lights
  • Pwr windows-inc: front windows w/driver-side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature
  • Rear seat heat/air conditioning ducts
  • Rear window defroster
  • Remote fuel filler/trunk release
  • Roof-mounted whip antenna
SAFETY
  • 3-point front/rear seat belts w/height adjusters/front pretensioners/load limiters
  • Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
  • Collapsible steering column
  • Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags
  • Dual-note horn
  • Rear child seat tether anchorage points

Chassis

Brakes
  • Brake ABS System - 4-Wheel
  • Brake Type - Pwr
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 11.0 x 0.87 in
  • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 9.13 x 0.35 in
Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 14.5 gal
Steering
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - 3.04
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 15.6
  • Steering Type - Pwr Rack & Pinion
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 35.8 ft
Suspension
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front - 0.91 in
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear - 0.71 in
  • 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 Material - Steel
  • Front Wheel Size - 16 x 6.5 in
  • Rear Wheel Material - Steel
  • 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 - 59.0 in
  • Length, Overall - 161.1 in
  • Min Ground Clearance - 4.6 in
  • Track Width, Front - 59.4 in
  • Track Width, Rear - 58.8 in
  • Wheelbase - 98.7 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 - 85 ft³
  • Second Head Room - 36.7 in
  • Second Leg Room - 33.5 in
  • Second Shoulder Room - 49.3 in

Powertrain

Cooling System
  • Total Cooling System Capacity - 5.6 qts
Electrical
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 70
Engine
  • Displacement - 2.0L/121
  • Engine Type - Gas I4
  • Fuel System - SMPI
  • 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 - 2 Door Coupe
  • Vehicle Name - Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe

Vehicle

Vehicle
  • EPA Classification - Sub-Compact

Sale Record

Sale Date
6 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
8010 mi
Location
Metro DC, MD, 20880
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year2003
TitleHidden text
ODO 8001 mi (Hidden text)
LossHidden text
DamageHidden text
Estimated Retail Value$8997
Estimated Repair Cost$6751 (507%)
SellerHidden text
LocationMetro DC, MD, 20880
Date
ended 6 years ago
sold for $918
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #873528
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Tech Specs
ColorSilver
TransmissionManual
Engine2.0L I4 FI SOHC 8V F
Cylinders4 Cyl
DriveFront Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

VIN Decoder — 28 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.

50-St./Can. ULEV emission. Emissions Certification Test Group: 3VWXV02.0223.
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
Destination Market

Destination Market is the market where the vehicle is intended to be sold.

U.S.
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.

2003
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.

GL
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.

Active Seat Belt
Seat Belt Type

This field describes the type of seat belt, such as manual or automatic. Automatic seat belts automatically close over riders in a vehicle. Automatic seat belts were mainly used in some older model GM, Nissan, and Honda vehicles and are rarely seen now.

Manual
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.

Driver Seat Only
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