the car fax report. it apparently failed emissions. the previous owner replaced the O2 sensor, and i fixed the harness that was the actual problem. 
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The story of this 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX (WVWEE83A7TE179235) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This sedan has had 5 owners and was owned in New York. It was originally registered by the owner for personal use.
It was involved in an accident in New York that was reported to the police.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 13,140 miles per year, which is slightly lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 10/28/2005, was 122,938 miles.
It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback or LEMON.
Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.
Report Summary
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ACCIDENT CHECK
Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators Accident Indicator Reported
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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
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LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
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OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 5 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Personal Vehicle
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RECALL CHECK
VOLKSWAGEN Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
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WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 18 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 2.8L V6 MFI 12 VALVE
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Running Lights, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer
Total Loss Check:
GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX (WVWEE83A7TE179235). 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!
Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss
Other Accident Indicators:
This 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX (WVWEE83A7TE179235) had 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 Automotive Recycler Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
No Frame Damage Record Reported No Collision Repair Facility Record Reported
Police Accident Record Reported
Accident Indicators Detail:
Date: Source: Detail:
12/18/1999 New York Police Report Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
with another motor vehicle
New York Police Reports:
Do not include an assessment of damage severity
Are required if the estimated damage exceeds $1000
Are released to CARFAX approximately 3 months after the accident date. At times, New York may have a backlog that will affect how quickly some accident records are displayed on the Vehicle History Report.
According to the National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2003 edition, 12% of the 243 million registered vehicles in the U.S. were involved in an accident in 2002. Over 90% of these were considered minor or moderate.
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 10.Jan.2006 19:50:55. 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 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX (WVWEE83A7TE179235). 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 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX (WVWEE83A7TE179235). 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 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX (WVWEE83A7TE179235).
Date: Mileage:
08/30/1996 311
10/15/1997 17,204
02/18/1998 19,990
06/15/1999 38,695
03/29/2002 91,030
12/11/2002 99,100
10/14/2005 122,218
10/18/2005 122,454
10/24/2005 122,822
10/28/2005 122,938
Average miles driven per year 13,140 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 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX (WVWEE83A7TE179235). 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 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX (WVWEE83A7TE179235) had 5 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 08/30/1996 New York
2nd owner 02/18/1998 New York
3rd owner 03/29/2002 New York
4th owner 12/11/2002 New York
5th owner 10/06/2005 New York
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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 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX (WVWEE83A7TE179235) was checked for 8 types of registrations.
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 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX. You can also contact an authorized dealership or VOLKSWAGEN at 1-800-822-8987 to find out if this 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX (WVWEE83A7TE179235) 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 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX (WVWEE83A7TE179235). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?
Estimated start date of warranty: 07/15/1996
Last reading reported on 10/28/2005: 122,938 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today’s Date: January 10, 2006
Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 120 months or 100,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 72 months or unlimited mileage Coverage expired
Transferable Transferable at no cost. Same
Roadside Assistance 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles Coverage expired
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.
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 4 billion records from over 7,600 sources and found 18 record(s) for this 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX (WVWEE83A7TE179235).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
Not Reported NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
07/15/1996 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Churchville, NY
Registered as
personal vehicle
08/30/1996 311 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Arlington Heights, IL
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
10/15/1997 17,204 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Rochester, NY
Title issued or updated
01/12/1998 Dealer Inventory
Rochester, NY
Vehicle offered for sale
02/18/1998 19,990 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lima, NY
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
06/15/1999 38,695 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Rochester, NY
Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
12/18/1999 New York
Police Report
Case #9-652969
Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
with another motor vehicle
03/29/2002 91,030 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Rochester, NY
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
11/13/2002 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Victor, NY
Registration issued or renewed
Registered as
personal vehicle
Passed safety inspection
12/11/2002 99,100 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
12/08/2003 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Ontario, NY
Registration issued or renewed
Registered as
personal vehicle
Passed safety inspection
10/06/2005 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Buffalo, NY
Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
Passed safety inspection
10/14/2005 122,218 New York
Inspection Station
Passed safety inspection
Failed emissions inspection
View what was inspected
10/18/2005 122,454 New York
Inspection Station
Passed safety inspection
Failed emissions inspection
View what was inspected
10/24/2005 122,822 New York
Inspection Station
Passed safety inspection
Failed emissions inspection
View what was inspected
10/28/2005 122,938 New York
Inspection Station
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
View what was inspected
12/29/2005 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Depew, NY
Registration issued or renewed
Registered as
personal vehicle
Passed safety inspection
