1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Custom Pickup
1V1KG0179BV188686
Gray Court, South Carolina
This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Custom Pickup is listed at $2,500 with 133,000 miles in Gray Court, South Carolina.
Sold by classiccarsofsc
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1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Custom Pickup
VIN 1V1KG0179BV188686
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $500 (−16.7%) over 30 days.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1V1KG0179BV188686, spanning 30 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| classiccarsofsc | Gray Court, South Carolina 29645 | $2,500 | 133,000 mi | 2026-10-29 | 14 h ago |
| Classic Cars of S.C. | Gray Court, SC 29645 | $2,500 | 133,000 mi | 2026-06-02 | 5 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| classiccarsofsc | Gray Court, South Carolina 29645 | $3,000 | 133,000 mi | 2026-09-29 | 29 d ago |
| Classic Cars of S.C. | Gray Court, SC 29645 | $3,000 | 133,000 mi | 2026-09-21 | 33 d ago |
| — | Gray Court, SC 29645 | $2,500 | 133,000 mi | 2026-06-02 | 2 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1V1KG0179BV188686- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit has 4 recall campaigns as of October 2026.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E018000
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STEERINGA LOCK NUT WHICH SECURES THE TIE ROD TO THE INNER BALL JOINT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY FASTENED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DURING ASSEMBLY.NHTSA campaign 82V016000
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEON SOME VEHICLES, THE PRESSURE COULD INCREASE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK FROM HIGH SURROUNDING TEMPERATURES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL.NHTSA campaign 81V058000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 29, 2026.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 11 | $4,970 | 100% | 128,907 mi |
| 2008 | 12 | $4,995 | 101% | 133,805 mi |
| 2007 | 13 | $4,199 | 84% | 137,203 mi |
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