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2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Dec. 5, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$12,650Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $11,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2004
Make and model
Volkswagen Phaeton
Generation
Phaeton (2004 to 2006)
Version
Phaeton (2004 to 2006)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WVWAH63D748007677
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 9 comparable sales, 19% over its top.

Middle half of sales$7,250 to $9,700
Median$7,800
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the Volkswagen Phaeton (2004 to 2006) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,250 and $9,700.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12Bring a Trailer, July 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 20, 2026$22,000
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12Bring a Trailer, Jan. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 15, 2026$9,700
2004 Volkswagen PhaetonBring a Trailer, Sept. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 22, 2025$7,200
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12Cars & Bids, Jan. 30, 2025Cars & BidsJan. 30, 2025$7,200
2005 Volkswagen Phaeton SedanMecum, July 23, 2025MecumJuly 23, 2025$7,800
2005 Volkswagen PhaetonBring a Trailer, April 22, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 22, 2025$9,400
2006 Volkswagen PhaetonCars & Bids, April 17, 2026Cars & BidsApril 17, 2026$7,250
2006 Volkswagen PhaetonCars & Bids, Feb. 12, 2026Cars & BidsFeb. 12, 2026$7,700