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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VWH17AU3KM505232 · Checked Oct 29, 2026
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3VWH17AU3KM•••••• 2019 Volkswagen GOLF ALLTRACK

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Wheels Jan 2023
This vehicle has experienced cracked front rims on two separate occasions resulting in sudden air pressure loss to the tire and an emergency stop and a ruined tire. Additionally, this car has worn the front tires aggressively ever since new. There is an existing recall on 2019…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VWH17AU3KM505232 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.