Listed: Jan 28, 2026

VIN 1VWBT7A38GC0242322016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATDamaged

About this vehicle: VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 is a 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Damaged condition with 149,572 km shown; primary damage noted as Rollover. Use this auction-check page for photos and specs before you bid, buy, or ship.

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This page is the auction-check record for VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232. It contains the latest available information about this 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT including photographs from the auction lot, odometer readings, damage category, listed condition, estimated value where available, and provenance details from the originating marketplace. The Vehicle Identification Number 1VWBT7A38GC024232 is a unique 17-character code assigned at manufacture that encodes the country of origin, manufacturer, vehicle type, restraint system, model line, engine type, and production sequence for this specific unit.

Buyers researching VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 typically want to confirm whether this VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has been through a salvage auction, whether it carries a clean or rebuilt title, and what the recorded mileage was at the time of sale. The details above are extracted directly from the auction feed and should be verified against official government title records and an independent mechanical inspection before purchase. At last record, the odometer showed 149,572 km. Primary damage is listed as Rollover, which may affect insurability, repair cost, and resale value.

2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Damaged VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 – front exterior
2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Damaged VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 – rear exterior
2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Damaged VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 – side profile
2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Damaged VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 – dashboard
2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Damaged VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 – interior seats
2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Damaged VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 – engine bay
2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Damaged VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 – exterior detail
2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Damaged VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 – undercarriage
2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Damaged VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 – trunk area
2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Damaged VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 – odometer reading
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VIN Details

VIN
1VWBT7A38GC024232
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
PASSAT
Year
2016
Mileage
149,572 km
Transmission
AUTOMATIC
Color
White
Fuel
Gasoline
Damage
Rollover
Est. Value
9488

Title chains & bundle reports

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VIN: 1VWBT7A38GC024232

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2016 Volkswagen Passat

This report includes specification, photos, listing timelines, and contextual notes where the auction feed provides them.

Page reflects listing data as of May 22, 2026.

Our records first captured this listing on January 28, 2026. Listing data was last refreshed on May 22, 2026.

Listing history

  1. This listing first appeared in our data on January 28, 2026.
  2. The feed was last updated on May 22, 2026.

Listing interpretation

Structured reading of the fields on this row—how severity tends to present in repairs, how this model line is discussed by owners, why auction aggregators surface vehicles like this, and buyer-facing takeaways that go beyond repeating specifications.

Damage interpretation

Relative severity: High

Language patterns align with elevated-loss categories where teardown, measuring, and safety-system verification typically dominate the evaluation.

Repair complexity is typically structural-first: alignment racks, sectioning decisions, and recurring calibration tasks matter more than bolt-on panels alone.

Safety framing: Rollover histories frequently involve roof pillars and curtain hardware—verify intrusion and restraint-system integrity independently.

Model context

Without a narrow body-style hint, cross-check undercar photos against the declared damage corner—auction taxonomy is terse compared with repair estimates.

Market and listing context

Insurance and wholesale channels routinely publish salvage-eligible units into aggregated feeds; appearance here signals disposition mechanics rather than retail-ready merchandising.

Mid-life chassis often surface when leases end or repair totals approach market thresholds—buyers interpret mileage plus damage language jointly.

Elevated mileage intersects with wear-item replacement waves—struts, hubs, and cooling hoses become economically decisive alongside body estimates.

When damage phrases carry specifics instead of stock status words, cohort listings cluster around comparable repair economies—use hub browsing to sense how often this model-year combination repeats.

What this listing implies for a buyer

  • Treat the headline damage string as a routing label, not a repair estimate—photos and pull reports still decide feasibility.
  • Elevated-loss vocabulary implies broader mechanical and electrical discovery budgets before acquisition math closes.
  • Structural or elemental-loss themes deserve specialty inspections—generic mechanical shops may miss manufacturer repair constraints.
  • Above-cohort estimates invite scrutiny for undisclosed repair completion or option bundles not echoed in the damage line.

Notes on this listing

Based on what this feed shows, the damage and pricing cues together mean extra diligence is warranted before you commit.

VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 carries high-severity damage (Rollover) — this falls in the top damage tier for auction vehicles. Structural, flood, or fire damage at this level typically requires extensive professional assessment before any purchase decision. This unit's odometer of 149,572 km is notably below the peer average of 232,717 km.

The dollar figure clears most of the peer set—about 40% north of the mean across 5 listings.

Feed snapshot · 1VWBT7A38GC024232

This page isolates 1VWBT7A38GC024232, a 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, against what the sourcing marketplace last published.

Inspection & title note

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Vehicle History

VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 belongs to a 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. The exterior is finished in White. It is equipped with a Gasoline engine and a AUTOMATIC transmission. This listing shows the vehicle in damaged condition with an odometer reading of 149,572 km.

Damage Assessment

The reported primary damage for this vehicle is Rollover. A professional mechanical inspection is strongly recommended before purchase to accurately determine the extent of repairs required and assess overall safety. Damage severity can vary significantly and may affect the vehicle's structural integrity, safety systems, and long-term reliability.

Buying Guide for 1VWBT7A38GC024232 (2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT)

When purchasing a 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, it is important to review the full vehicle history before making any financial commitment. Auction vehicles are sold as-is, meaning the buyer assumes all responsibility for the condition of the vehicle after purchase. Always verify the VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 against official government databases — such as the NHTSA recall lookup and NMVTIS title records — to confirm title status, outstanding liens, odometer readings, and any reported incidents.

For Damaged vehicles, we recommend obtaining a detailed inspection report from a certified mechanic prior to bidding. This unit has recorded 149,572 km on the odometer, which should be independently verified. The listed damage category is "Rollover", which may affect insurance classification, repair costs, and resale value. Understanding the true cost of ownership, including parts, labor, import duties, and registration, is essential before placing a bid or submitting an offer.

Auction Listing Context for 1VWBT7A38GC024232

The record for VIN 1VWBT7A38GC024232 — a 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — was sourced from autoconsultant. It first entered our system on January 28, 2026. The record was last refreshed on May 22, 2026. The source label matters because auction platforms, insurance lenders, and salvage feeds each use different condition categories. A status of damaged here reflects what the originating marketplace reported — not a current roadworthiness certificate. Photos, mileage readings, and damage notes all come from that original feed and should be compared against in-person inspection results and official title paperwork before any financial commitment.

Buyers, exporters, rebuilders, and researchers frequently check an exact VIN to confirm whether a car has appeared at auction, changed status, or been relisted. If you need to understand the full process behind our checks, see how our auction history check works.

Specs · 1VWBT7A38GC024232

Identifier 1VWBT7A38GC024232 ties together marketplace fields and the decoder-backed attributes in this grid.

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
PASSAT
Year
2016
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
AUTOMATIC
Exterior Color
White

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