Odometer Reading ?

Hi All!

Does anyone know IF there is a way to determine an odometer reading on
an older bug is "accurate" - I am looking at an older one that has VERY
low mileage.

Thanks -
B

Michael Cecil wrote:

> On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 11:04:58 GMT, Brian > wrote:
>
>
>>Hi All!
>>
>>Does anyone know IF there is a way to determine an odometer reading on
>>an older bug is "accurate" - I am looking at an older one that has VERY
>>low mileage.
>>
>>Thanks -
>>B
>
>
> You can probably tell if the Speedo has been opened, but not if it's just
> been swapped out.

Or if it has simply gone round once.
Or if it has been spun backward to reset it.
Neither of these will show any outward signs.

The best indicator of mileage is a thorough examination
of wear items on the car.

Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/

In VA the mileage is written on the pink inspection stub received each year.
See if they are in the glove box. DMV should have mileage on the title when
it was last sold too.

"Brian" > wrote in message
om...
> Hi All!
>
> Does anyone know IF there is a way to determine an odometer reading on an
> older bug is "accurate" - I am looking at an older one that has VERY low
> mileage.
>
> Thanks -
> B

Great tips, Thanks!
Brian

Wolfgang wrote:
> In VA the mileage is written on the pink inspection stub received each year.
> See if they are in the glove box. DMV should have mileage on the title when
> it was last sold too.
>
> "Brian" > wrote in message
> om...
>
>>Hi All!
>>
>>Does anyone know IF there is a way to determine an odometer reading on an
>>older bug is "accurate" - I am looking at an older one that has VERY low
>>mileage.
>>
>>Thanks -
>>B
>
>
>

"Wolfgang" > wrote in message
news:Pr6Nf.22958$2c4.16065@dukeread11...
> In VA the mileage is written on the pink inspection stub received each
> year. See if they are in the glove box. DMV should have mileage on the
> title when it was last sold too.
>
> "Brian" > wrote in message
> om...
>> Hi All!
>>
>> Does anyone know IF there is a way to determine an odometer reading on an
>> older bug is "accurate" - I am looking at an older one that has VERY low
>> mileage.
>>
>> Thanks -
>> B
>
>

OK, it depends on what state you are in. In Illinois the only time that you
get mileage on a car is when it is sold. Some parts of Illinois have smog
tests and they record mileage there, but mostly VW's are exempt anyway back
from 67.

Charles of Schaumburg.

"Wolfgang" > wrote in message
news:Pr6Nf.22958$2c4.16065@dukeread11...
> In VA the mileage is written on the pink inspection stub received each
> year. See if they are in the glove box. DMV should have mileage on the
> title when it was last sold too.
>

Wolf, you live in Va?....is so, you anywhere in the southwestern part?

Does the rest of the car agree with the low miles? Pedal pads, seats,
steering wheel, and door panels all show wear with miles.
Andy

"Brian" > wrote in message
om...
> Hi All!
>
> Does anyone know IF there is a way to determine an odometer reading on an
> older bug is "accurate" - I am looking at an older one that has VERY low
> mileage.
>
> Thanks -
> B
>