WVGZZZ5NZDW0291162013 VOLKSWAGEN
2013 VOLKSWAGEN was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.
Executive Summary
2013 VOLKSWAGEN
2013 VOLKSWAGEN was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2013
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
- Manufacturer
- VOLKSWAGEN AG
- Assembly
- WOLFSBURG, GERMANY
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: WOLFSBURG, GERMANY
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
✓ No high-risk recall components found
NHTSA Safety Recalls
CLEARRepair Cost Intelligence
Estimated repair costs for known VOLKSWAGEN defects — quantify your risk in dollars
TDI diesel Dieselgate
VW/EPA consent decree buyback and fix program concluded in 2019. Affected 2.0L vehicles were either bought back or received the approved emissions modification. Verify fix was applied before purchase.
DSG dual-clutch transmission
Estimates based on RepairPal averages, ASE mechanic surveys, and NHTSA investigation data. Actual costs vary by region and shop.
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $33,114 (~$552/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 2013 VOLKSWAGEN — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
Auction History
Public sale records from Copart, IAAI, and auction aggregators
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Insurance Cost Estimate
Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History
Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations
VOLKSWAGEN has been fined $19000M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2017: Criminal plea agreement related to Dieselgate.
State-Specific Legal Protections
What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state
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Complete Data Table
All decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | WVGZZZ5NZDW029116 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN AG |
| Assembly City | WOLFSBURG |
| Assembly Country | GERMANY |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | WVG |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | Z |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | D |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | W |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 029116 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 0 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 0 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 8/1/2026, 12:19:53 PM.