This VOLKSWAGEN GOLF sold without keys — does that matter?

Yes, usually. A missing key means the vehicle often cannot be started or moved under its own power at the yard, so its condition is harder to verify and buyers bid more cautiously. Replacing a modern key and reprogramming it to the immobiliser typically runs into the hundreds. It is one of the more common reasons an otherwise sound car sells below its comparables.

How far is this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF from an export port?

The lot sat at IAAI in TX - HOUSTON. The nearest major vehicle export port is Houston, roughly 200 miles away. Moving a car that distance on an open carrier typically runs $250-$350, which is a real part of the landed cost and one reason identical cars fetch different bids depending on where they sit. Rates are indicative market figures rather than quotes, and rise with fuel prices and in winter.

Who sold this 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF?

The listing seller was MERCURY INSURANCE. Seller type is a useful signal: insurers typically consign total-loss vehicles, rental and fleet operators consign on a cycle regardless of damage, and dealers consign trade-ins they do not want to retail. Each implies a different history behind the same damage label.

Can I buy this 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF from AutoBidCar?

No. AutoBidCar is an archive of past auction listings, not a seller — we have never owned this vehicle. This 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF was listed at IAAI as lot 42680809 and any sale happened there. We publish the record so buyers can research what comparable vehicles actually sold for.

What can I find out from VIN 3VWG17AU7JM291615?

3VWG17AU7JM291615 identifies this specific 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF with a 1.8l i4 fi dohc 16v nf4 engine, front wheel drive. This page covers its auction history only. For ownership, servicing and reported accidents, run the VIN through Carfax, AutoCheck or NMVTIS — those records are separate from ours and we cannot change them.

2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF S/SE 1.8L I4 FI DOHC 16V NF4 - 3VWG17AU7JM291615 | N/A

3VWG17AU7JM291615 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF - Image 1

Price

N/A

Auction service

IAAI

Sale Date

Not yet sold

Lot

#42680809

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This is auction listing data from IAAI. We do not sell vehicles. Visit IAAI to place bids.

Description

This is an entry presenting VOLKSWAGEN GOLF manufactured in 2018, represented by 3VWG17AU7JM291615 VIN number.This vehicle is listed on IAAI with a current bid of N/A. Below you can find more details about this vehicle, including engine type, damage, transmission and odometer.

MakeVOLKSWAGEN
ModelGOLF
VIN3VWG17AU7JM291615
Year2018
Body StyleHATCHBACK
Car KeysNOT PRESENT
Color
Cylinders4
Document Type
DriveFRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Engine Type1.8L I4 FI DOHC 16V NF4
Estimated Retail Value$N/A
FuelGASOLINE
Highlights
LocationTX - HOUSTON
OdometerN/A
Primary DamageUNKNOWN
Secondary Damage
SellerMERCURY INSURANCE
SeriesS/SE
Transmission

Valued at a market assessment of an undetermined value, this 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF S/SE offers considerable opportunity for the discerning purchaser. Scheduled for auction on a recent date through IAAI at TX - HOUSTON, this automobile shows an undocumented mileage on the odometer and carries VIN 3VWG17AU7JM291615 with lot designation 42680809. Its gasoline-powered 1.8L I4 FI DOHC 16V NF4 with 4 cylinders works harmoniously with the transmission and front wheel drive system. Despite exhibiting unknown damage, it preserves its essential functionality. Prospective buyers should be aware that car keys are not provided with this vehicle, enhancing its practicality for immediate use.

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Market Price Comparison - 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Average market prices based on 134 recent auction sales. Prices vary by condition, mileage, and location.

Average USA Price

$4,000

Average Europe Price

$6,220

Price Range (USA)

$3,150 - $8,300

Note: These are median values from recent auction sales of 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. Europe prices are estimated and may vary by country. Actual prices depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and market conditions.

How this 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF compares

Based on recorded auction sales of this model with unknown damage over the last 36 months. Figures are estimates drawn from past sales, not a valuation. Transport costs are indicative market rates, not quotes.

Keys: Not present — typically reduces the sale price
Seller: Mercury Insurance
Nearest export port: Houston, roughly 200 mi — estimated $250-$350 to move it there by open carrier

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