What do rear end 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF models sell for?

Across 16 recorded sales of the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF with rear end damage, the median was $3,450, from $3,100 to $5,200. That is 10% below the $3,850 median for the model across every damage type, over the last 36 months. Estimates from past sales, not a valuation.

What does a salvage title mean for this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF?

This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF was sold on a salvage title. A salvage title means an insurer declared the vehicle a total loss. Repairing it and passing a state inspection can convert it to a rebuilt title, which stays on the record permanently and affects resale value.

How far is this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF from an export port?

The lot sat at COPART in IL - ELGIN. The nearest major vehicle export port is Baltimore, roughly 700 miles away. Moving a car that distance on an open carrier typically runs $450-$675, 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.

What does "RUN AND DRIVES" mean on this listing?

RUN AND DRIVES is the auction's own condition note for this 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. It means the vehicle started and moved under its own power during a brief check at the yard. It is not a mechanical inspection and says nothing about how far it would drive. Anything beyond that has to come from the photos and a physical inspection.

Is 90,475 miles high for a 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF?

Comparable 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF listings at auction averaged 89,427 miles across 123 sales, so at 90,475 miles this one sits 1% above that. At salvage auctions mileage moves the price far less than damage does — a low-mileage car with structural damage will still sell under a higher-mileage clean one.

Did this 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF come with keys?

Yes — this lot was listed with keys present, which usually means the vehicle could at least be started or moved at the yard. Combined with rear end damage, that tells you more about its condition than the damage label alone.

2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN S BLACK 1.8L 4 - 3VWC17AU9GM510114 | $2,900

3VWC17AU9GM510114 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF - Image 1

Price

$2,900

Auction service

COPART

Sale Date

2/28/2025

Lot

#42416205

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This vehicle was sold at COPART on February 28, 2025. We do not sell cars - we only provide auction history data.

Description

This is an entry presenting VOLKSWAGEN GOLF manufactured in 2016, represented by 3VWC17AU9GM510114 VIN number.The auction took place on COPART and it's latest price was $2,900. Below you can find more details about this vehicle, including engine type, damage, transmission and odometer.

MakeVOLKSWAGEN
ModelGOLF
VIN3VWC17AU9GM510114
Year2016
Body Style
Car KeysPRESENT
ColorBLACK
Cylinders4
Document TypeSC - SALVAGE TITLE
DriveFRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Engine Type1.8L 4
Estimated Retail Value$8915
FuelGAS
HighlightsRUN AND DRIVES
LocationIL - ELGIN
Odometer90475 miles
Primary DamageREAR END
Secondary Damage
SellerSTATE FARM INSURANCE
SeriesSPORTWAGEN S
TransmissionAUTOMATIC

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen S was sold at auction on February 27, 2025, in Elgin, Illinois, for a price of $2,900. This 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen S, a compact hatchback with a sleek black exterior, features a 1.8-liter inline-four engine paired with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, making it a fuel-efficient and agile vehicle. With a total mileage of 90,475 miles, this Golf SportWagen S has been well-maintained and runs and drives smoothly, despite sustaining rear-end damage. The vehicle's key features include a spacious interior, comfortable seating for five passengers, and a range of standard safety features. The damage report indicates that the vehicle has a notable rear-end impact, but further details are not specified. The Volkswagen Golf SportWagen S is a reliable and practical vehicle, offering a blend of performance, comfort, and affordability. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 3VWC17AU9GM510114.

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Market Price Comparison - 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Average market prices based on 123 recent auction sales. Prices vary by condition, mileage, and location.

Average USA Price

$3,850

Average Europe Price

$5,987

Price Range (USA)

$3,050 - $6,600

Note: These are median values from recent auction sales of 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. Europe prices are estimated and may vary by country. Actual prices depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and market conditions.

How this 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF compares

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

Against comparable sales: $2,900 — 25% below the $3,850 median across 123 sales
Against pre-damage value: 67% below the $8,915 estimated retail value
Rear End damage: Rear End examples of this model sell at a $3,450 median, 10% below the model average (16 comparable sales)
Mileage: 90,475 mi — 1% above the 89,427 mi average for this group
Keys: Present
Condition note: Run And Drives
Title: Salvage Title
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Nearest export port: Baltimore, roughly 700 mi — estimated $450-$675 to move it there by open carrier

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