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Since its establishment as an independent company in 1986, CARFAX has collected the largest vehicle history database in North America. This database currently includes over 3 billion records from thousands of public and private sources.

A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.
 

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CARFAX Buyback Guarantee Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee!
No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS (3VWCK21Y63M309588). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.

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The story of this 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS (3VWCK21Y63M309588) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
Blue Arrow This convertible has had 1 owner in Iowa. The first title for this convertible was reported to CARFAX by an Iowa DMV in 2003.
Blue Arrow It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
Blue Arrow It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
Blue Arrow It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
Blue Arrow It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 10,271 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 11/12/2004, was 16,241 miles.
Blue Arrow It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Blue Arrow CARFAX estimates it has 26 months or 33,759 miles remaining on the basic warranty.
Blue Arrow Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.
 
Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK
  Total Loss Check   No Severe Accidents Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
  Other Accident Indicators   No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
  Truth-In-Mileage Check   No Odometer Problems Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
  Odometer Rollback Check   No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
  Mileage Consistency Check   No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®   No Mfr. Buyback Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
  Number of Owners   1 Estimated Owner(s)
  Type of Owners   Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK   VOLKSWAGEN Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK   An Estimated 26 Months or 33,759 Miles Remaining on the Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 10 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS
 
 
Body Style: CONVERTIBLE
Engine: 2.0L L4 SMFI SOHC 8V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: MEXICO
Safety Equipment: Anti-lock Brakes, Running Lights, Dual air bags front and sides/active (manual) belts
 
Standard Equipment: Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer
 

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Total Loss Check:

 
GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS (3VWCK21Y63M309588). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

 

 
Other Accident Indicators:

 
  This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS (3VWCK21Y63M309588) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.

 
  No Salvage Auction Record Reported   No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
  No Fire Damage Record Reported   No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
  No Police Accident Record Reported   No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
 

 
CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 11.Mar.2005 07:21:56. New data will result in a change to this report.
Not all accidents are reported to the Police. Tell us if you know of other fender benders, accidents or damage.

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Truth-In-Mileage Check:

 
GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS (3VWCK21Y63M309588). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
 
  Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
  Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.


 
Odometer Rollback Check:

 
  CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS (3VWCK21Y63M309588). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

 
Mileage Consistency Check:

 
  CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS (3VWCK21Y63M309588).
 
 
Date: Mileage:
03/07/2003 8  
07/16/2003 95  
04/22/2004 11,167  
05/24/2004 11,323  
11/12/2004 16,241  

 
Average miles driven per year 10,271 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.

 
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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS (3VWCK21Y63M309588). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

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Ownership History:

 
  CARFAX estimates that this 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS (3VWCK21Y63M309588) had 1 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

 
Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 05/01/2003 Iowa

 
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The cost of ownership varies by vehicle. Go to Edmunds.com to check the recommended service schedule and estimated costs for this vehicle.

 

 
Types of Owners:

 
  This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS (3VWCK21Y63M309588) was originally registered as a Personal Vehicle.

 
 Personal Use Registration Reported   No Fleet Registration Reported
  No Lease Registration Reported   No Commercial Registration Reported
  No Rental Registration Reported   No Non-Profit Registration Reported
  No Taxi Registration Reported   No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported

 
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  VOLKSWAGEN does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS. You can also contact an authorized dealership or VOLKSWAGEN at 1-800-822-8987 to find out if this 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS (3VWCK21Y63M309588) still has recalls that require repair.

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  For your convenience, CARFAX has estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage based on information reported to us on this 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS (3VWCK21Y63M309588). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?

 
Estimated start date of warranty: 04/15/2003  
Last reading reported on 11/12/2004: 16,241 miles  
Today's Date: March 11, 2005  

 
Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 48 months or 50,000 miles 26 months or 33,759 miles
Drivetrain 60 months or 60,000 miles 38 months or 43,759 miles
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles 2 months or 7,759 miles
Corrosion 144 months or unlimited mileage 122 months or unlimited mileage
Transferable Transferable at not cost. Same
Roadside Assistance 48 months or 50,000 miles 26 months or 33,759 miles
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX  
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 74 months or 63,759 miles
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. 10 years or 100,000 miles powertrain warranty for original owner or immediate family member, otherwise subsequent owner has 5 years or 50,000 miles on powertrain. Drivetrain warranty includes original and subsequent owners.
CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. This warranty information is only valid for vehicles manufactured for sale in the US. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the VOLKSWAGEN web site.

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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 10 record(s) for this 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLS (3VWCK21Y63M309588).

 
Date:
 
Mileage Reading:
 
Source:
 
General Comments:
 
Not Reported     NICB
 
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
 
03/07/2003 8 Dealer Inventory
Cedar Falls, IA
 
Vehicle offered for sale
 
03/12/2003     Service Facility
 
Vehicle serviced
Electrical system serviced
Miscellaneous service performed
 
03/28/2003     Dealer Inventory
Iowa
 
Vehicle sold
 
04/15/2003     Iowa
Motor Vehicle Dept.
New Hampton, IA
 
Registered as
personal vehicle
 
05/01/2003     Iowa
Motor Vehicle Dept.
New Hampton, IA
Title #19W094049
 
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
 
07/16/2003 95 Service Facility
 
Vehicle serviced
 
04/22/2004 11,167 Service Facility
 
Vehicle serviced
 
05/24/2004 11,323 Service Facility
 
Vehicle serviced
 
11/12/2004 16,241 Service Facility
 
Vehicle serviced
 
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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:

First Owner