2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLS

VIN WVWSE61J45W024259

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for WVWSE61J45W024259

Trim

GLS

Engine

1.8L · V4

Horsepower

180

Body

Wagon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2005

Made by

VOLKSWAGEN AG

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,110 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 22 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has 7 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.

7 recall campaigns on this model year

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and…

NHTSA campaign 20E064000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service…

NHTSA campaign 14E007000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

NHTSA campaign 07V063000

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 2005 Volkswagen Jetta from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Volkswagen Jetta over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,095 in that span.

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Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$3,995
April 2026	$4,262
May 2026	$2,898
June 2026	$3,995
July 2026	$5,495
August 2026	$2,900

Market by model year

Gen 2 · 2001–2010

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
2010	73	$5,500	100%	130,314 mi
2009	67	$4,900	89%	143,683 mi
2008	41	$4,998	91%	141,575 mi
2007	35	$4,900	89%	136,229 mi
2006	33	$4,399	80%	161,531 mi
2005	20	$3,425	62%	160,127 mi
2004	12	$3,499	64%	167,509 mi