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Vehicle report

1981 Volkswagen Rabbit — VIN 1VWFG0171BV187043

The archive contains 2 dated auction events and 1 full lot record for VIN 1VWFG0171BV187043, spanning 24 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2026. Latest full record: 31 Mar 2026 at COPART in EUGENE, OR, USA.

Report updated: 14 Aug 2026

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Quick facts

Dated auction events
2
Full lot records
1
Latest auction
31 Mar 2026
Final bid
US$600
Primary damage
Rear end
Odometer
362,704 km · 225,374 mi
Photos
4

Latest auction details

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Overview

Condition
Enhanced condition report
Primary damage
Rear end
Title
Certificate of Title Reconstructed
Title state
OR
Keys
Yes
Odometer
362,704 km · 225,374 mi
Odometer reading not certified

Auction

VIN
1VW FG0171 BV187043
Lot number
46919846 · COPART
Sale status
Sold — buy now
Auction date
31 Mar 2026
Location
EUGENE, OR, USA
Current bid
US$0
Final bid
US$600
Estimated retail value
US$5,489
Estimated repair cost
US$0

Specification

Engine
1.6 L · 52 hp
Cylinders
4
Fuel
Diesel
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body style
Hatchback
Colour
TURQUOISE

What this VIN tells us

Manufacturer code
1VW
Country of manufacture
United States
Region of manufacture
North America
Model year
1981

Decoded from the VIN structure itself. This describes the vehicle as built, and says nothing about its auction history.

Bid and sale-status history

Each row is a unique dated event reported by an auction source. A full lot link appears only when the archive has a standalone lot record for that event.

  1. COPART

    Full lot record: lot number 46919846
    Reported bid
    US$600
    Sale status
    Sold — buy now
    Odometer
    362,704 km · 225,374 mi

  2. COPART

    Historical event

    Reported bid
    US$175
    Sale status
    On approval

Sources and methodology

This report combines persisted auction records from COPART. Values describe what the auction sources reported at each recorded date; they are not an independent inspection or a guarantee that no other history exists.

How this report is compiled

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