2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Denim — VIN 3VW517ATXGM816433: IAAI auction history

Auction record at a glance

Auction: IAAI · Austin North (tx)
Lot number: 46488036
Status when recorded: On sale
Primary damage: Left front
Condition: Starts and drives
Odometer: 80,922 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: At The Branch, Bell County, USA
Market value: $10,947

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Auction record summary

This page is the archived IAAI record for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Denim with VIN 3VW517ATXGM816433, listed as lot 46488036 at the Austin North (tx) yard (At The Branch, Bell County, USA). The lot status at the time of recording was "On sale". Primary damage noted by the auction: Left front; running condition: Starts and drives. The odometer reading was 80,922 mi. Listed specifications: Blue, Convertible, 1.8l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, turbo, regular , 170hp engine, 4 cylinders, Automatic transmission, FWD, Gasoline. Keys: Yes. The auction also listed a market value of $10,947. AllCarHistory does not sell vehicles and does not take bids: the data above is a snapshot of the IAAI listing, kept so that buyers, importers and insurers can check this VIN's auction history later. Compare it with the photos in the gallery and with other Volkswagen Beetle lots in the archive before relying on it.

Auction history

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October 30, 2026
IAAI auction, lot 46488036
Austin North (tx) · status: On sale
October 30, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive

Specifications

Odometer

80 922 miles

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Drive

FWD

Engine

1.8l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, turbo, regular , 170hp

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Convertible

Primary Damage

Left front

Condition

Starts and drives

Keys

Yes

Color

Blue

Factory data for this VIN: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Decoded from VIN 3VW517ATXGM816433 with the NHTSA vPIC database of the US Department of Transportation. This is how the car left the factory, not its present condition.

Trim / series: 1.8T S, SE, SEL, Denim TDI SE, SEL
Body class: Convertible/Cabriolet
Doors: 2
Engine: 1.8 L · 4 cylinders · 170 hp · Gasoline
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
Gross vehicle weight rating: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Manufacturer: Volkswagen DE Mexico SA DE CV
Assembly plant: Puebla, Mexico

Standard safety equipment (NHTSA)

Tire pressure monitoring

Airbags: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

NHTSA safety recalls for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle

The NHTSA database lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle (checked 2026-10-25). A campaign covers part of the production, so not every one applies to this VIN.

Campaign 22V945000 · 2022-12-21
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Campaign 20E064000 · 2020-09-23
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Campaign 19V615000 · 2019-08-22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Campaign 15V705000 · 2015-10-26
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

To see whether a recall is still open on this exact car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Conclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions - 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Denim

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What damage is recorded on this 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Denim?

Primary damage in the record: Left front. Running condition: Starts and drives.

Did this 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Denim come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

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Prices

Market Value

$10,947

LocationAt The Branch, Bell County, USA

BranchAustin North (tx)

Auction

Lot#46488036

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