Was $3,250 a good price for this 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF?

339 comparable 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF listings sold at auction for a median of $3,950, spanning $3,150 to $6,400. At $3,250 this one went 18% below that median. Auction prices reflect as-is condition, so the gap usually comes down to damage severity, mileage and whether the car runs.

What does a clear mean for this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF?

This 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF was sold on a clear. A clean title means no total-loss brand was recorded at the point of sale, which is unusual at salvage auctions and typically lifts the price.

How far is this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF from an export port?

The lot sat at IAAI in MD - FREDERICKSBURG. The nearest major vehicle export port is Baltimore, roughly 40 miles away. Moving a car that distance on an open carrier typically runs $200-$300, 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 2017 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 1 miles high for a 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF?

Comparable 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF listings at auction averaged 76,495 miles across 339 sales, so at 1 miles this one sits 100% below 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 2017 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 normal wear & tear damage, that tells you more about its condition than the damage label alone.

2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF TSI S 4-DOOR/TSI SE 4-DOOR/TSI SEL 4-DOOR/TSI WOLFSBURG EDITION 4-DOOR BLACK 1.8L I-4 DI, DOHC, VVT, TURBO, 170HP - 3VW217AU3HM031717 | $3,250

3VW217AU3HM031717 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF - Image 1

Price

$3,250

Auction service

IAAI

Sale Date

3/3/2026

Lot

#44435061

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Description

This is an entry presenting VOLKSWAGEN GOLF manufactured in 2017, represented by 3VW217AU3HM031717 VIN number.The auction took place on IAAI and it's latest price was $3,250. Below you can find more details about this vehicle, including engine type, damage, transmission and odometer.

MakeVOLKSWAGEN
ModelGOLF
VIN3VW217AU3HM031717
Year2017
Body StyleHATCHBACK
Car KeysPRESENT
ColorBLACK
Cylinders4
Document TypeCLEAR
DriveFRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Engine Type1.8L I-4 DI, DOHC, VVT, TURBO, 170HP
Estimated Retail Value$N/A
FuelGASOLINE
HighlightsRUN AND DRIVES
LocationMD - FREDERICKSBURG
Odometer1 miles
Primary DamageNORMAL WEAR & TEAR
Secondary Damage
Seller
SeriesTSI S 4-DOOR/TSI SE 4-DOOR/TSI SEL 4-DOOR/TSI WOLFSBURG EDITION 4-DOOR
TransmissionAUTOMATIC

This detailed profile showcases a 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF TSI S 4-DOOR/TSI SE 4-DOOR/TSI SEL 4-DOOR/TSI WOLFSBURG EDITION 4-DOOR with its auction date scheduled for 2026-04-06. From IAAI in MD - FREDERICKSBURG, this vehicle carries an estimated value of an undetermined value. This black vehicle, identified by VIN 3VW217AU3HM031717 and lot 44435061, shows 1 miles on its odometer. Prospective buyers should know that car keys are available. The vehicle has normal wear & tear damage but maintains good mechanical integrity, and is noted as run and drives. Its 1.8L I-4 DI, DOHC, VVT, TURBO, 170HP with 4 cylinders, paired with front wheel drive and automatic transmission, ensures reliable performance. This gasoline-powered 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF TSI S 4-DOOR/TSI SE 4-DOOR/TSI SEL 4-DOOR/TSI WOLFSBURG EDITION 4-DOOR offers significant potential despite its current condition.

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Market Price Comparison - 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Average market prices based on 339 recent auction sales. Prices vary by condition, mileage, and location.

Average USA Price

$3,950

Average Europe Price

$6,142

Price Range (USA)

$3,150 - $6,400

Note: These are median values from recent auction sales of 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. Europe prices are estimated and may vary by country. Actual prices depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and market conditions.

How this 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF compares

Based on recorded auction sales of this model with normal wear & tear 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: $3,250 — 18% below the $3,950 median across 339 sales
Mileage: 1 mi — 100% below the 76,495 mi average for this group
Keys: Present
Condition note: Run And Drives
Title: Clear
Nearest export port: Baltimore, roughly 40 mi — estimated $200-$300 to move it there by open carrier

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