2025 Volkswagen Taos 1.5t S
3VV5C7B21SM043932

Last known mileage — 28 134 mi. This page includes photos, sale history, market estimate and similar VOLKSWAGEN TAOS listings.

Analysis report

This 2025 Volkswagen Taos S was previously used as a rental vehicle before transitioning to personal use and has been involved in a significant collision resulting in moderate front-end damage, multiple airbag deployments, and structural damage. The vehicle was subsequently declared a total loss by insuranceed in Texas after striking an attenuator. With at least one open manufacturer recall and only one recorded service history entry at Texas Nissan of Grapevine, the full report is essential to review the specific extent of the structural repairs, title status changes, and safety records before buying or financing.

Characteristics

Seller Reserve Price
VIN 3VV5C7B21SM043932
Auction IAAI
Mileage 28,134 mi 45,277 km
Auction Date (UTC) 08/04/2026 14:30
Engine 1.5l I-4 Di, Dohc, Vvt, Turbo, 174hp
Color Black
Body Sport Utility
Transmission Automatic
Fuel Gasoline
Key Keys Present
Cost of repair $ 14 157 USD
Market value $ 19 098 USD
Primary damage Front End

Trade history

Sales history unknown

Exterior condition

1 damage · 1 zone
Damage map
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1 Front
Primary damage: Front End
AI Analysis
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Expert Conclusion 7/10
Repair Complexity: Medium
Risk of Hidden Damage: Moderate

The primary concern is whether the front frame rails are straight and if the radiator supports were crushed. If these are intact, repair costs will be manageable; however, any deformation in the core support can lead to alignment issues.

Advantages
Insuranceer seller provides higher confidence in documentation.
Low mileage (28,134 mi) suggests a relatively new vehicle with less mechanical wear.
Modern interior and high-spec features.
Disadvantages
Frontal impact has caused hood deformation, which often indicates underlying structural issues in the core support.
Potential for cooling system damage due to proximity of radiator to the point of impact.
Good for Parts

The vehicle is a high-value modern SUV with low mileage. Because it was sold by an insurance company, the title history should be clear. However, because of the hood buckling and front-end impact, a thorough inspection of the radiator support and frame rails is mandatory before purchase to ensure no structural compromise occurred.

Airbags: Not Visible Glass: Intact
Damage
Moderate Hood — The hood is buckled and pushed upward/backward due to a front-end impact. It will require replacement or significant structural realignment.
Moderate Front Bumper & Grille Assembly — The front bumper cover and grille assembly show signs of impact. The lower trim appears slightly misaligned or loose.
Moderate Front Left Fender/Headlight Area — The area around the left headlight and fender shows deformation. The gap between the hood and fender is inconsistent.
Severe Internal Structure / Radiator Support — Given the buckling of the hood, there is a high probability of damage to the radiator support and underlying cooling components.
Generated by Artificial Intelligence for reference
VIN Decoder 3VV5C7B21SM043932
A B S Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Airbag Location Curtain All Rows
Airbag Location Front 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Airbag Location Side 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Auto High Beam Standard
Auto Reverse System Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard
Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
C I B Standard
Daytime Running Light Standard
Displacement (L) 1.5
Displacement C C 1500.0
Displacement C I 91.53561614209
Doors 4
Dynamic Brake Support Standard
E D R Standard
E S C Standard
Engine Cylinders 4
Engine H P 174
Engine Model TSI
Forward Collision Warning Standard
Fuel Type Gasoline
G V W R Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
G V W R_to Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Keyless Ignition Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard
Lane Keep System Standard
Lower Beam Headlamp Light Source LED
Make VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
Model Taos
Model Year 2025
Other Engine Info Test Group / Emis. Std.: SVGAJ01.5V2L / Tier 3 BIN 20 Lev3 SULEV20
Other Restraint System Info Active-Dr/Pass, Advanced Front Air bags, Side Curtain Air Bags
Plant City PUEBLA
Plant Country MEXICO
Plant State PUEBLA
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Standard
Rear Visibility System Standard
Seat Belts All Manual
Seat Rows 2
Seats 5
T P M S Indirect
Traction Control Standard
Transmission Speeds 8
Transmission Style Automatic
Trim S
Turbo Yes
V I N 3VV5C7B21SM043932
Vehicle Descriptor 3VV5C7B2*SM
Vehicle Type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Vehicle Valuation (USA) 3VV5C7B21SM043932
At Recycler No
Auction Announcement Within45 Days No
Colors
Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Burgundy, Gold, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, White, Yellow
Display Name Volkswagen
Display Name S Sport Utility 4D
Display Name 2025
Display Name Taos
Drivetrains FWD
Engines 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter
Flood Damage No
Frame Damage No
Government Use No
Has Accidents Yes
Insurance Owned No
Livery Use No
Miles 28134
Not Actual Mileage No
Options
Adventure Pkg, Blind-Spot Monitor, IQ.Drive, Hill Hold Assist, Electronic Stability Control, ABS (4-Wheel), Push Button Start, Air Conditioning, Power Door Locks, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Steering, Tilt & Telescoping Wheel, AM/FM Stereo, Premium Sound, Navigation System, Bluetooth Wireless, Backup Camera, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags, F&R Head Curtain Air Bags, Lane Keeping Assist, Daytime Running Lights, LED Headlamps, Grille Guard, Roof Rack, Alloy Wheels, Premium Wheels, Oversized Premium Wheels 20"+
Original Owner No
Police Use No
Previously Canadian No
Report Date 2026-07-25
Salvage No
Taxi Use No
Title Brand No
Transmissions Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic
Used As Rental Yes
Vehicle Data 3VV5C7B21SM043932
Vehicle
Make Volkswagen
Model Taos
Year 2025
Country US
S
Name S FWD
Body style Sport Utility
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Doors 4
MSRP $25,495
Invoice $24,475
Supply & Demand (USA) 3VV5C7B21SM043932
Vehicle
Make Volkswagen
Model Taos
Year 2025
Market Overview
Supply level Neutral
Demand level Low
Avg days to sell 54 days
DSO 54 days
Ingest date 2026-07-20
Listings (90d)
Sold 2326
Active listings 1401
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