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3VWFA81H5TM008586-1996-volkswagen-golf-0
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1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLFVIN: 3VWFA81H5TM008586

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Photos
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Sales History
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Sale Prices
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VIN Decoder
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Market report
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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN 3VWFA81H5TM008586
Latest reported mileage: 588 mi
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2023-10-04
8 months ago
52,882 mi
Vehicle sold
MILEAGE INCONSISTENCY
2022-04-06
2 years ago
19,138 mi
Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
2019-07-16
5 years ago
37,247 mi
Vehicle serviced
Tire repaired

Sale Record

Sale Date
9 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
3157 mi
Location
Washington DC, DC, 20001
1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GL/HA
sold
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1996
TitleHidden text (Hidden text)
ODO 8506 mi (Hidden text)
DamageHidden text
SellerHidden text (Hidden text)
LocationWashington DC, DC, 20001
Date
ended 9 years ago
sold for $355
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #807982
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Tech Specs
Body StyleHATCHBAC
ColorGRAY
Transmission5 SPEED MANUAL W/OVERDRIVE
Engine2.0L 4
DriveFront-wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGAS

Model Analytics & Market Report

We've analyzed more than 40 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in 1996 was $25,925.
The average price for used 1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF nowadays in 2024 is $0 which is 0% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 9,498 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
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Depreciation

The graph below is a depreciation curve for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. It shows how much this model looses per year in price. This analytics is calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
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YearAverage MileageAverage Price% Left% Lost
1996 MSRP0 mi$25,925100%0%
19969,498 mi$45,991−$20,066−77.4%177.4%-77.4%
199718,996 mi$43,998+$1,993+4.33%169.71%-69.71%
199828,494 mi$42,275+$1,723+3.92%163.07%-63.07%
199937,992 mi$17,990+$24,285+57.45%69.39%30.61%
200047,490 mi$19,991−$2,001−11.12%77.11%22.89%
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Price vs Mileage

The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF by mileage and number of sales.
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MileageAverage PriceSample Size
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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: TVW2.0V8GKEM
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.

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Doors

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

4
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.

Golf
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.

1996
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.

5-door/4-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.

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, AirBag - 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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Frequently asked questions
To ensure the 1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF meets environmental standards, look for emissions ratings and fuel economy data on the window sticker, which indicate compliance with environmental regulations.
A reconstructed title, if issued, indicates significant past repairs after severe damage, which can impact the 1996 VOLKSWAGEN vehicle’s safety and value.
An insurance check can reveal past claims, typically related to accident damage, which might indicate underlying issues not apparent in a physical inspection, if such information is available.
Damage severity, if reported, is classified as minor, moderate, or severe, and may provide insights into the extent of damage the 1996 VOLKSWAGEN vehicle has sustained.
An unrepaired vehicle status may mean there are outstanding repairs that have not been made, which might involve safety risks or future expenses, if reported.
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