Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title
A Rebuilt/Reconstructed vehicle is a salvage vehicle that has been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.
Manufacturer Buyback or Lemon Title
A DMV or a state agency marks an official document or issues a Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon title when a vehicle has been repurchased by the manufacturer. Not all states issue manufacturer buyback titles and the specific requirements for a lemon law vehicle varies by state.
Odometer Rollback
If a more recent odometer reading is less than an older reading, then the odometer may have been tampered with and "rolled back".
Manufacturer Recall
Automobile manufacturers issue recall notices to inform owners of car defects that have come to the manufacturer's attention. Recalls also suggest improvements that can be made to improve the safety of a particular vehicle. Most manufacturer recalls can be repaired at no cost to you.
Basic Warranty
Most manufacturers offer a basic warranty for new vehicles. These warranties vary by manufacturer and typically last for a certain amount of time and/or a set number of miles.
Not Actual Mileage Title
When the seller certifies, under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading does not reflect the vehicle's actual mileage. This may occur because the odometer was tampered with, broken, or replaced.
Junk Title
A Junk Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds ~ 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. The majority of states use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage.
Loss Due To Fire Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to fire. In most states, fire damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title
A vehicle with a 5-digit odometer cannot accurately track mileage after 99,999 miles because the odometer rolls over. This title is the result of a seller certifying under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS of the odometer.
Structural / Frame Damage
In most cases, a vehicle is inspected for structural or frame damage, depending on the body design, after an accident or other incident. All levels of accidents from minor to severe can cause structural / frame damage and in most cases it can be repaired.
Airbag Deployment
Occurs when the driver, passenger or side airbag has been used or deployed during a crash or other incident. If an airbag has been deployed, it must be replaced by a qualified technician. Have this car inspected by a mechanic prior to purchase.
Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds ~ 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following eleven States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.
Total Loss
An insurance or fleet company declares a vehicle a total loss when a claim exceeds ~ 75% of its pre-damage value or if the vehicle is stolen and not recovered. This damage threshold varies by company. These companies typically take possession and obtain the title. Not all total loss vehicles result in a DMV-reported branded title, like a Salvage or Junk title. See the glossary for more information.
Accident / Damage Indicator
Various events could indicate an accident or damage in a vehicle's history, such as: salvage auction, fire damage, police-reported accident, crash test vehicle, damage disclosure, collision repair facility and automotive recycler records. See the glossary for more information.
Hail Damage Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to hail. In most states, hail damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Flood Damage Title
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.
Standard Equipment
Power Steering, Power Brakes, 6-digit Odometer
Safety Options
4 Wheel ABS Optional, Running Lights, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts
CARFAX Vehicle History Report
1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GL/HARLEQUIN
VIN: 3VWFA81H3TM000101
HATCHBACK 4 DR
2.0L L4 FI
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options

No accident/damage reported
No accident / damage reported to CARFAX
2 previous owners
Previous owners
Vehicle registration information
Types of owners: Corporate fleet, Personal
Service information available
Service record available
Vehicle history information available
Detailed records available
Last reported odometer reading/mileage
Last reported odometer reading
The CARFAX Xpert
This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 11/22/09 at 6:06 AM (EST). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.

Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
Owner 1 Owner 2
Year purchased 1996  1997 
Type of owner Corporate fleet Personal
Estimated length of ownership 10 months  5 years 
Owned in the following states/provinces Michigan  See Details 
Estimated miles driven per year --- ---
Last reported odometer reading 9,151   215,000  

Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
Owner 1 Owner 2
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
Owner 1 Owner 2
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Structural / Frame Damage
No structural / frame damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Rollback
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized Volkswagen dealer for any open recalls.
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
 

Detailed History

Owner 1
Purchased: 1996
Type: Corporate fleet
Where: Michigan
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 6/5/96 - 4/22/97
(10 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
Not Reported     NICB   Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer
06/05/1996     Michigan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Auburn Hills, MI
Title #168G1570468  
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Registered as
corporate fleet vehicle
04/22/1997   9,151   Auto Auction
Central Region  
Vehicle sold
CARFAX Xpert
Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year.
 
Owner 2
Purchased: 1997
Type: Personal
Where: Illinois, Kansas, Missouri
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 5/13/97 - 6/5/02
(5 years)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
05/13/1997     Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Schaumburg, IL
Title #T7133757031  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
06/19/1997     Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Arlington Heights, IL
Title #T7170100036  
Title issued or updated
05/27/1998   25,054   Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Arlington Heights, IL
Title #T8147855004  
Title issued or updated
08/10/1999   52,520   Kansas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lawrence, KS
Title #J0960494  
Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
06/05/2002   96,561   Auto Auction   Sold at auction
in Central Region
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
06/25/2002     Missouri
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Blue Springs, MO
Title #PE276969  
Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
07/09/2002     Missouri
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Blue Springs, MO  
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
06/19/2003   97,500   Missouri
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Independence, MO
Title #PC731902  
Title issued or updated
10/19/2004     Missouri
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Blue Springs, MO
Title #PE561890  
Title issued or updated
Title or registration issued
07/17/2006     Missouri
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Blue Springs, MO
Title #PE561890  
Title or registration issued
04/23/2007     Molle Toyota
Kansas City, MO
816-942-5200
www.molletoyota.com  
Vehicle serviced
08/07/2008     Missouri
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Blue Springs, MO
Title #PE561890  
Title or registration issued
08/27/2009     Missouri
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Blue Springs, MO
Title #TND39947  
Title or registration issued
Exempt from odometer reporting
10/05/2009   215,000   Online Listing   Vehicle offered for sale
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Glossary

First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
Fleet Vehicle
Vehicle was registered or sold to a company that manages vehicle fleets.
New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.
Ownership History
CARFAX defines an owner as an individual or business that possesses and uses a vehicle. Not all title transactions represent changes in ownership. To provide estimated number of owners, CARFAX proprietary technology analyzes all the events in a vehicle history. Estimated ownership is available for vehicles manufactured after 1994 and titled solely in the US including Puerto Rico. Dealers sometimes opt to take ownership of a vehicle and are required to in the following states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. Please consider this as you review a vehicle's estimated ownership history.
Title Issued
A state issues a title to provide a vehicle owner with proof of ownership. Each title has a unique number. Each title or registration record on a CARFAX report does not necessarily indicate a change in ownership. In Canada, a registration and bill of sale are used as proof of ownership.
 
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