VIN 3VWBB61C8WM050016 · 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
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What this means for you: For sale now at FIREHOUSE AUTO LLC for $6,295. Its car page compares that price with similar cars.
1998 Volkswagen Beetle
Factory details for VIN 3VWBB61C8WM050016 from NHTSA's vehicle database (the manufacturer's own data). The VIN check digit is valid.
| Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Body | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback |
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine | 2L 4-cylinder |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Built in | Puebla, Mexico |
8 NHTSA recalls for the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle (all VINs of this model year). Check whether this exact car still has an open recall: NHTSA recall check for this VIN →
- Exterior Lighting (06E060000): CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERA…
- Exterior Lighting (06E049000): CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMB…
- Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch (06V183000): ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 0…
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Dealer listings of this VIN
| Dealer | Added | Removed | First listed price | Last listed price | Price changes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREHOUSE AUTO LLCCanal Winchester, OH | Nov 5 | Still listed | $6,295 | $6,295current asking | 0 | For saleView listing |
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle: market value
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Beetle: nationwide prices
Nationwide median, last listed and asking prices per day
- Nationwide median $3,185
- Last listed (listings removed) —
- For sale now (asking) $3,185
Nationwide median, last listed and asking prices per day
- Nationwide median $3,185
- Last listed (listings removed) —
- For sale now (asking) $3,185
Nationwide median, last listed and asking prices per day
- Nationwide median $3,185
- Last listed (listings removed) —
- For sale now (asking) $3,185
The market value of this car, at the top, is based on its comparable cars (same 1998 New Beetle · used · nationwide). This chart covers every 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Beetle 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 100 mi of Canal Winchester, Ohio | 1 | Not enough comparable listings yet (1 found) | — |
| Ohio | 1 | Not enough comparable listings yet (1 found) | — |
| Nationwide | 3 | $2,495 | — |
Market for this car: 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Beetle
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Ohio, 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 3VWBB61C8WM050016 listed for sale?
FIREHOUSE AUTO LLC in Canal Winchester, OH from 2026-11-05 (still listed) at $6,295.
Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market, 2026-11-12. AutosXchange Intel Hub · Methodology