VIN 1VWAS7A38GC012497 · 2016 Volkswagen Passat
Every dealer listing of this VIN tracked by AutosXchange since 2026-11-05: where it was listed, for how much, and when it left the market. Listed for sale now.
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What this means for you: For sale now at Car Planet for $5,499. Its car page compares that price with similar cars.
2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S TDI S, R-Line, 1.8T R-Line
Factory details for VIN 1VWAS7A38GC012497 from NHTSA's vehicle database (the manufacturer's own data). The VIN check digit is valid.
| Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Trim | 1.8T S TDI S, R-Line, 1.8T R-Line |
| Body | Sedan/Saloon |
| Doors | 4 |
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Built in | Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States (USA) |
5 NHTSA recalls for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat (all VINs of this model year). Check whether this exact car still has an open recall: NHTSA recall check for this VIN →
- Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (15V705000): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that dri…
- Exterior Lighting:Headlights (19V389000): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been…
- Unknown Or Other (20V561000): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmati…
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Dealer listings of this VIN
| Dealer | Added | Removed | First listed price | Last listed price | Price changes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car PlanetIndianapolis, IN | Nov 5 | Still listed | $5,499 | $5,499current asking | 0 | For saleView listing |
2016 Volkswagen Passat: market value
2016 Volkswagen Passat S: nationwide prices
Nationwide median, last listed and asking prices per day
- Nationwide median $8,621
- Last listed (listings removed) $8,500
- For sale now (asking) $8,643
Nationwide median, last listed and asking prices per day
- Nationwide median $8,621
- Last listed (listings removed) $8,500
- For sale now (asking) $8,643
Nationwide median, last listed and asking prices per day
- Nationwide median $8,621
- Last listed (listings removed) $8,500
- For sale now (asking) $8,643
The market value of this car, at the top, is based on its comparable cars (same 2015–2017 Passat S · used · within 100 miles of Indianapolis, Indiana). This chart covers every 2016 Volkswagen Passat S listed across the U.S., so its figures can differ. Last listed price is the final advertised price of a listing before it was removed from sale, like a stock's last traded price. Nationwide median is the middle price of the last listed prices (listings removed in the window) and the current asking prices together.
This trim for sale now, by area
| Area | Cars | Median asking price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 50 mi of Indianapolis, Indiana | 2 | Not enough comparable listings yet (2 found) | — |
| Within 100 mi of Indianapolis, Indiana | 5 | $9,495 | $6,900 – $11,200 |
| Indiana | 6 | $8,698 | $6,900 – $11,200 |
| Nationwide | 139 | $7,995 | $5,990 – $11,800 |
Market for this car: 2016 Volkswagen Passat S
Quick numbers for every 2016 Volkswagen Passat S we track. Pick an area and a period; open the full comparison for more.
Showing Indiana. Tracking began Nov 5, 2026, so 30- and 90-day views cover the days since then.
Indiana, 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-12. Asking prices, not sale prices; a removed listing is often, but not always, a sale.
About this history
Asking prices advertised by dealers, as tracked by AutosXchange; not final sale prices. "Listing removed" means the listing ended and the VIN has not been advertised by any dealer on AutosXchange since; "Moved" means it appeared at another dealer within 45 days. History begins 2026-11-05.
Questions
Where was VIN 1VWAS7A38GC012497 listed for sale?
Car Planet in Indianapolis, IN from 2026-11-05 (still listed) at $5,499.
Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market, 2026-11-12. AutosXchange Intel Hub · Methodology