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2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI

Condition ·No accidents 02.2003 324,000 km Gasoline Manual Updated 5 hours ago
Source Date Listing Price Odometer Status Seller
Encar Jan 2, 2026 Lot 41270751 41270751 $10,215 324,365 km Listing closed -
Encar Jul 16, 2026 Lot 42385127 42385127This lot $9,651 324,000 km For sale -

Highlights

Accident
No
Inspection
No issues
Insurance claims
8 claims
Owner changes
18 changes
Total loss, flood, theft
No

Listing

VIN
WVWZZZ1JZ3W408852
Listing
42385127 Encar
Availability
In stock
Sale type
Fixed price
Listed on
Jul 16, 2026
Last checked
Nov 15, 2026
Keys available
Yes
Maker certified
No
In leasing
No
Price in Korea
12,900,000 KRW
Region
Gyeongnam

Description

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Trim
1.8 GTI
Generation
IV
Year
2003
First registration
Feb 26, 2003
Mileage
324,000 km
Engine
1.8 L
Power
180 hp
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Gasoline
Color
Silver
Seats
5
Market
South Korea

Price

$9,651

12,900,000 KRW

Remove vehicle history
Inspection No issues Vehicle history No total loss · 18 owner changes

Inspection

All 30 checks passed with no issuesEncar performance check

Front

Front bumper: no marks. Hood: no marks. Front fender, left: no marks. Front fender, right: no marks. Front door, left: no marks. Front door, right: no marks. Roof: no marks. Rear door, left: no marks. Rear door, right: no marks. Quarter panel, left: no marks. Quarter panel, right: no marks. Trunk lid: no marks. Rear bumper: no marks.

Rear

No marks

The seller states: Accident: no, simple repair: no.

Self-diagnosis

Engine

Fine

Transmission

Fine

Engine

Engine at idle

Fine

Oil leak, rocker arm cover

Fine

Oil leak, cylinder head gasket

Fine

Oil leak, oil pan

Fine

Engine oil level

Fine

Coolant leak, cylinder head gasket

Fine

Coolant leak, water pump

Fine

Coolant leak, radiator

Fine

Coolant level

Fine

Fuel leaks

Fine

Transmission

Oil leak

Fine

Gear shifting

Fine

Manual transmission at work

Fine

Drivetrain

CV joints

Fine

Differential

Fine

Steering

Power steering oil leak

Fine

Steering gear

Fine

Steering joint

Fine

Tie rod ends and ball joints

Fine

Brakes

Brake fluid leak, master cylinder

Fine

Brake fluid leak

Fine

Brake booster

Fine

Full inspection report 6 more checks passed Open

Options

16 options

Exterior & Interior 6

  • Sunroof
  • Electric folding side mirror
  • Aluminum wheel
  • Power door lock
  • Power steering wheel
  • Power windows

Comfort & Multimedia 3

  • Automatic air conditioner
  • Wireless door lock
  • Rain sensor

Safety & Assistance 6

  • Airbag (driver's seat)
  • Airbag (passenger seat)
  • Airbag (side)
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Non-slip (TCS)
  • Stability control system (ESC)

Seats 1

  • Leather seat

History

8 insurance claims, 18 owner changes, no total loss, flood or theftfrom the Korean insurance database

At a glance

  • Insurance claims 8 · ≈ $6,122
  • Owner changes 18
  • Mileage 325,000 kmpossible rollback
  • Insurance gaps Yes · 3
  • Lien, encumbrance No
  • Rental use No
  • Business use No
  • Flood No
  • Government use No
  • Theft No
  • Total loss No

First registration: Feb 26, 2003 · Report of Sep 21, 2026 · Plate changes: 3

Mileage over the years Insurance claim Owner change

Insurance claims

  • Oct 29, 2025 Damage to another car ≈ $911 1,217,570 KRW
  • Jun 6, 2025 My car, other party's policy ≈ $382 510,160 KRW
  • Oct 28, 2020 My car, other party's policy ≈ $1,755 2,345,513 KRW
  • Jun 1, 2020 Damage to another car ≈ $268 358,643 KRW
  • Mar 22, 2014 My car, other party's policy ≈ $511 683,500 KRW
  • Oct 27, 2012 My car, other party's policy ≈ $899 1,201,720 KRW
  • Apr 13, 2011 Damage to another car ≈ $307 410,010 KRW
  • Aug 9, 2006 My car, other party's policy ≈ $1,089 1,455,300 KRW

Paid in total≈ $6,122

Vehicle timeline 47 events by year Open

Market data

Volkswagen Golf auction results

Final bids at Copart and IAAI. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

Price trends and every model year
Average final bid
$1,615
across 567 lots
Lowest final bid
$25
a single lot
Highest final bid
$37,000
a single lot
Lots analyzed
567
Copart and IAAI

Average final bid by model year

Copart and IAAI sales; the band marks this car's year

CopartIAAI
2003

Where they sold

Share of the lots by auction

Copart345 lots · 61%
IAAI222 lots · 39%

This car's year, 2003

Copart
$230
IAAI
$313

2003 cars sold for $296 on average, below the $1,615 of all years.

Show the numbers
Model yearCopart averageCopart lotsIAAI averageIAAI lots
2025 $18,750 2 - -
2024 $28,700 2 - -
2023 $8,900 1 - -
2022 $10,550 2 - -
2021 $3,064 7 $3,744 4
2020 $2,575 3 $5,350 3
2019 $2,773 32 $2,869 8
2018 $2,969 18 $2,780 10
2017 $2,297 45 $2,571 20
2016 $1,707 25 $1,671 14
2015 $1,521 48 $1,760 22
2014 $933 15 $1,095 11
2013 $1,046 26 $841 14
2012 $1,066 16 $1,081 20
2011 $706 9 $825 9
2010 $802 15 $1,188 6
2009 $431 9 $513 4
2008 $438 13 $469 8
2007 $318 10 $438 10
2006 $238 6 $444 8
2005 $325 3 $369 4
2004 $358 3 $381 4
2003 $230 2 $313 8
2002 $206 4 $471 6
2001 $244 4 $715 5
2000 $525 4 $267 3
1999 $188 2 $375 3
1998 $200 1 $331 4
1997 $275 1 $725 2
1996 $425 1 $25 1
1995 $175 1 $400 1
1994 $250 1 $100 1
1991 $1,150 1 - -
1990 - - $200 1
1988 - - $175 1
1985 $100 1 $600 1
1984 $1,650 1 $188 2
1983 $450 1 $100 1
1982 $1,267 3 - -
1981 $942 3 $275 1
1980 $375 1 $1,100 1
1979 $650 1 $375 1
1978 $50 1 - -
1977 $925 1 - -

Vehicle overview

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 L Manual Encar listing 42385127 VIN WVWZZZ1JZ3W408852

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf is listed at Encar in South Korea as listing 42385127 in Gyeongnam. The odometer reads 324,000 km.

VIN WVWZZZ1JZ3W408852 was also offered as Encar listing 41270751 (Jan 2026). Every sale is in the sale history on this page.

Key specifications: 1.8 L engine, manual transmission, gasoline fuel, silver exterior. At Copart and IAAI, 567 Volkswagen Golf lots sold for an average final bid of $1,615; 2003 cars averaged $296.

Read the inspection and the insurance history of VIN WVWZZZ1JZ3W408852 on this page before you contact a seller or an importer.

  • Year 2003
  • Make Volkswagen
  • Model Golf
  • Mileage 324,000 km
  • Engine 1.8 L
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Location Gyeongnam

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