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This Volkswagen Polo presents a significant anomaly: the VIN indicates a 2011 registration year, yet the official manufacturer database (NHTSA) lists the vehicle year as 1982. This discrepancy suggests either a complex data error, a cloned VIN, or a vehicle that has been significantly altered or misidentified in official records. Due to this major conflict between the VIN decoding and the manufacturer's data, extreme caution is advised before any financial commitment.

Identification
  • Make: VOLKSWAGEN
  • Model: POLO CR. 1.2 TSI
  • Year: 1982
  • Body: Berlin (Sedan/Hatchback)
Specifications
  • Engine / fuel: Gasoline
  • Displacement: 1297 cc
  • Power: 60 hp
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
  • Seats: 5
  • Country of manufacture: Germany (Probable, deduced from VIN starting with WVW, unconfirmed)
Registration
  • First registration: 2011
  • Country of manufacture: Germany (Probable, deduced from VIN starting with WVW, unconfirmed)
Mileage

660,000 km ±15% (estimate based on age, not a verified reading)

Mileage estimated · 44 yearsestimate
660.000 km
low mileagenormal (~660.000 km)high mileage

Rough estimate based on age (~15,000 km/year). Not a verified reading.

What to watch for
  • VIN Consistency: The most critical issue is the conflict between the 1982 manufacture year from NHTSA and the 2011 first registration. Verify the VIN plate physically against the vehicle identification number to ensure it hasn't been tampered with or cloned.
  • Engine Authenticity: A 1.2 TSI engine is not typical for a 1982 chassis. It is highly probable that the engine has been swapped into an older Polo body. Verify that the engine number matches the registration documents and that the swap was done legally and safely.
  • Electrical & Rust: Given the age of the chassis (even if registered later), check thoroughly for rust in wheel arches, sills, and undercarriage. Also, inspect the electrical system, as older VWs are prone to wiring issues, especially after engine swaps.
  • Documentation Match: Ensure that the technical inspection (ITP/RAR) documents clearly state the engine type and year that match the physical car, not just the chassis year.
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Warnings
  • Major Data Conflict: There is a confirmed discrepancy between the vehicle year (1982) and the first registration year (2011). This is unusual for a standard production vehicle and requires immediate clarification.
  • VIN Decoding Note: The VIN starts with 'WVW', which indicates German origin. However, the NHTSA database listing the year as 1982 for this specific VIN is highly suspect for a car registered in 2011 with a 1.2 TSI engine. This could indicate a data entry error in the US database or a more serious issue with the vehicle's identity.
  • Import Check: If this vehicle was imported, verify its history thoroughly. While the VIN suggests German origin, the age/engine mismatch raises questions about its true history and compliance with local regulations.
WVWZZZ6RZCU000766
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MakeVOLKSWAGENNHTSA
ModelPOLO CR. 1.2 TSISource 2
Year1982NHTSA
First registration year2011Source 2
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