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1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLS
WVWGC83A5TE066088
SEDAN 4 DR
2.0L L4 FI / FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
CARFAX Safety & Reliability Ratings

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The last reported odometer reading was 82,566

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The number of owners is estimated by CARFAX
Year purchased	1995	1999	2007
Type of owner	Lease	---	---
Estimated length of ownership	3 yrs. 2 mo.	8 yrs. 5 mo.	3 months
Owned in the following states/provinces	Texas	Texas	Texas
Estimated miles driven per year	9,125/yr	---	---
Last reported odometer reading	30,925	82,566

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Total Loss Check

No total loss reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported

Structural / Frame Damage Check

No structural / frame damage reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported

Airbag Deployment Check

No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported

Odometer Rollback Check

Inconsistent odometer reading indicated.

No Issues Indicated

Inconsistent Odometer Reading

No New Issues Indicated

Accident Check

No accidents reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported

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No Recalls Reported

Basic Warranty Check

Original warranty estimated to have expired. View Info
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Warranty Expired

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A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 5 billion vehicle history events and found 23 record(s) for this 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLS (WVWGC83A5TE066088).



Purchased:	1995
Type:	Lease
Where:	Texas
Est. miles/year:	9,125/yr
Est. length owned:	12/15/95 - 3/3/99 (3 yrs. 2 mo.)

Low mileage! This owner drove an estimated 9,125 miles per year, lower than the industry average of 15,000 miles. These vehicles can be a better value.

Date:

Mileage:

Source:

Comments:

Not Reported

NICB

Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer

12/15/1995

Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Houston, TX

Registered as
lease vehicle

03/08/1996

Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Houston, TX
Title #00022200049788006

Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported

01/05/1998

19,401

Texas
Inspection Station
Houston, TX

Passed emissions inspection

03/03/1999

30,856

Auto Auction
Southwest Region

Vehicle sold

Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year.

04/01/1999

30,921

Texas
Inspection Station
Houston, TX

Passed emissions inspection

04/14/1999

30,925

Service Facility

Vehicle serviced



Purchased:	1999
Where:	Texas
Est. miles/year:	---
Est. length owned:	4/27/99 - 10/18/07 (8 yrs. 5 mo.)

Date:

Mileage:

Source:

Comments:

04/27/1999

Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Houston, TX
Title #10137236264075619

Title issued or updated
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection

06/15/1999

32,708

Service Facility

Vehicle serviced

12/01/1999

37,349

Service Facility

Vehicle serviced
Suspension system serviced
Electrical system serviced

04/29/2000

40,787

Texas
Inspection Station
Houston, TX

Passed emissions inspection

01/24/2001

45,814

Service Facility

Vehicle serviced
Engine serviced
Miscellaneous service performed

04/23/2001

Texas
Inspection Station
Houston, TX

Passed emissions inspection

04/23/2002

Texas
Inspection Station
Houston, TX

Passed emissions inspection

04/30/2003

18,600

Texas
Inspection Station
Houston, TX

Passed emissions or safety inspection
INCONSISTENT ODOMETER READING

Hmmm...hard to tell whether this reading represents an odometer rollback or a clerical error. Confirm the mileage with your dealer or qualified mechanic.

04/24/2004

31,465

Texas
Inspection Station
Houston, TX

Passed emissions or safety inspection

04/30/2005

41,212

Texas
Inspection Station
Houston, TX

Passed emissions or safety inspection

05/31/2005

41,865

Texas
Inspection Station
Houston, TX

Passed emissions or safety inspection

03/18/2006

47,483

Texas
Inspection Station
Houston, TX

Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection

03/28/2006

Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.

Vehicle reported stolen
Please contact NICB to verify this
vehicle's stolen status
by calling 800-447-6282 x 2
or by completing the NICB web form

03/28/2006

Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Houston, TX
Title #10137438794115137

Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location

04/20/2007

82,566

Texas
Inspection Station
Houston, TX

Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection



Purchased:	2007
Where:	Texas
Est. miles/year:	---
Est. length owned:	10/18/07 - present (3 months)

Date:	Mileage:	Source:	Comments:
10/18/2007		Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. College Station, TX Title #10170139358095115	Title issued or updated New owner reported Vehicle repossessed

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First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.

Lease
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Mileage Inconsistency
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Repossession
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Title Issued
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