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2018 Volkswagen Passat
VIN
1VWAA7A38JC001431
FAIR PRICE
· within $213 of the typical market price
Nicholasville, KY
Listed at
$11,186
typical market $10,973 · 126 comps
This 2018 Volkswagen Passat is listed at $11,186 with 100,601 miles in Nicholasville, KY.
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Sold by Dan Cummins Ford Lincoln
4080 Lexington Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Hours
- Mon–Thu
- 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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VIN report
2018 Volkswagen Passat
VIN 1VWAA7A38JC001431
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 126 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 5, 2026This vehicle · $11,186
Below market
$7,965
Typical price
$10,973
Above market
$14,766
This vehicle: $11,186 — within $213 of the typical market price ($10,973)
Asking $11,186 · typical market price $10,973 · based on 126 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $199 (+1.8%) over 7 days.
Oct 28, 2026 · $10,987
Nov 4, 2026 · $11,186
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1VWAA7A38JC001431, spanning 7 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Cummins Ford Lincoln | Nicholasville, KY 40356 | $11,186 | 100,601 mi | 2026-11-04 | 1 h ago |
| DAN CUMMINS FORD | Nicholasville, KY 40356 | $10,987 | 100,601 mi | 2026-10-30 | 6 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Cummins Ford Lincoln | Nicholasville, KY 40356 | $11,686 | 100,601 mi | 2026-11-01 | 1 h ago |
| Rod Hatfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Winchester, KY 40391 | $21,988 | 55,894 mi | 2022-05-11 | 1591 d ago |
| Rod Hatfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep | Winchester, KY 40391 | $21,988 | 55,894 mi | 2022-05-11 | 1629 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1VWAA7A38JC001431Engine
Horsepower
174
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Made by
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
22
MPG
City
19
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
$2,110
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 22 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Volkswagen Passat likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$2,728
Fuel
$10,550
Insurance
$5,738
Maintenance & repairs
$6,325
Total, 5 years
$25,341
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Volkswagen Passat has 4 recall campaigns as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2018 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD
4 recall campaigns on this model year
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V536000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5…NHTSA campaign 18V369000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles.NHTSA campaign 19V389000
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 2018 Volkswagen Passat from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Volkswagen Passat over the last 6 months — the market softened $267 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $12,995 |
| July 2026 | $12,592 |
| August 2026 | $12,730 |
| September 2026 | $12,900 |
| October 2026 | $12,500 |
| November 2026 | $12,728 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2018 Volkswagen Passat with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of November 5, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Volkswagen Passat in this catalog, the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT has the lowest median asking price ($11,995, 104 listings with photos) and the 2018 Chevrolet Impala the highest ($13,170, 240 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 5, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2018 Volkswagen Passat
All trims · United States
$11,686Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $12,599 · 272 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $9,999–$14,632
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2018 Hyundai Elantra GT
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$11,995Median asking price · 104 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen Passat All trims | $12,599 | $9,999–$14,632 | 272 |
| 2018 Ford Fusion All trims | $12,525 | $9,998–$14,995 | 971 |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport All trims | $11,997 | $9,999–$14,795 | 330 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Impala All trims | $13,170 | $10,054–$15,995 | 240 |
| 2018 Ford Taurus All trims | $13,080 | $10,245–$15,900 | 228 |
| 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT All trims | $11,995 | $9,950–$14,224 | 104 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: November 5, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 5 · 2018–2022What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 156 | $16,390 | 100% | 71,901 mi |
| 2021 | 197 | $14,861 | 91% | 80,893 mi |
| 2020 | 240 | $14,450 | 88% | 79,406 mi |
| 2019 | 118 | $11,690 | 71% | 93,667 mi |
| 2018 | 304 | $12,704 | 78% | 93,012 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
