Looking at a used car in Nijmegen? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Netherlands are routinely bought damaged at US and Canadian auctions, shipped over and repaired — and the auction photos show the state that car was really in, whatever the seller in Nijmegen is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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WBX47DP06NN176932 Copart 66344976
27,152 mi · Front end · Salvage title
4T4BF1FK0CR270124 Copart 66142446
85,423 mi · Front end · Clean title
1G6DL5RP3P0460448 Copart 65952876
0 mi · Front end · Salvage title
3VW5T7AU3GM070068 Copart 65884986
91,999 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
KNDNC5H38R6395225 Copart 65882006
44,439 mi · Side · Salvage title
2T2ZK1BA3AC007895 Copart 65682816
200,259 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
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On the windscreen at the base of the glass, on the driver-side door pillar, and on the registration document. Check that all three match before anything else — a mismatch ends the viewing.
Especially there. A dealer may hold some paperwork; a private seller usually offers only their word. The VIN record does not depend on either.
Searching the auction archive for a VIN is free. The full history report — accidents, ownership, odometer readings and title brands — is a one-off paid report, no subscription.