What do front end 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF models sell for?

Across 112 recorded sales of the 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF with front end damage, the median was $3,850, from $3,150 to $5,900. That is 3% below the $3,950 median for the model across every damage type, over the last 36 months. Estimates from past sales, not a valuation.

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 TX - JUSTIN. 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.

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 118,755 miles high for a 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF?

Comparable 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF listings at auction averaged 76,583 miles across 297 sales, so at 118,755 miles this one sits 55% 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.

Who sold this 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF?

The listing seller was PROGRESSIVE. 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.

2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF TSI S 4-DOOR/TSI SE 4-DOOR/TSI SEL 4-DOOR/TSI WOLFSBURG EDITION 4-DOOR BLUE 1.8L I-4 DI, DOHC, VVT, TURBO, 170HP - 3VW217AU3HM043494 | $2,150

3VW217AU3HM043494 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF - Image 1

Price

$2,150

Auction service

IAAI

Sale Date

9/2/2025

Lot

#42646227

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This vehicle was sold at IAAI on September 2, 2025. We do not sell cars - we only provide auction history data.

Description

This is an entry presenting VOLKSWAGEN GOLF manufactured in 2017, represented by 3VW217AU3HM043494 VIN number.The auction took place on IAAI and it's latest price was $2,150. Below you can find more details about this vehicle, including engine type, damage, transmission and odometer.

MakeVOLKSWAGEN
ModelGOLF
VIN3VW217AU3HM043494
Year2017
Body StyleHATCHBACK
Car KeysPRESENT
ColorBLUE
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
LocationTX - JUSTIN
Odometer118755 miles
Primary DamageFRONT END
Secondary Damage
SellerPROGRESSIVE
SeriesTSI S 4-DOOR/TSI SE 4-DOOR/TSI SEL 4-DOOR/TSI WOLFSBURG EDITION 4-DOOR
TransmissionAUTOMATIC

Running on an efficient 1.8L I-4 DI, DOHC, VVT, TURBO, 170HP with 4 cylinders, this 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF TSI S 4-DOOR/TSI SE 4-DOOR/TSI SEL 4-DOOR/TSI WOLFSBURG EDITION 4-DOOR channels performance through its automatic transmission and front wheel drive system. Slated for auction on 2025-09-02 via IAAI in TX - JUSTIN, the vehicle displays an impressive blue bodywork. With 118755 miles accumulated, this gasoline-powered vehicle (VIN: 3VW217AU3HM043494, lot designation: 42646227) is valued at approximately an undetermined value. While showing front end damage, it retains its fundamental integrity, and is noted as run and drives. Potential purchasers should be aware that car keys are included with this offering.

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Market Price Comparison - 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Average market prices based on 297 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 - $6,500

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 front 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: $2,150 — 46% below the $3,950 median across 297 sales
Front End damage: Front End examples of this model sell at a $3,850 median, 3% below the model average (112 comparable sales)
Mileage: 118,755 mi — 55% above the 76,583 mi average for this group
Keys: Present
Condition note: Run And Drives
Title: Clear
Seller: Progressive
Nearest export port: Houston, roughly 200 mi — estimated $250-$350 to move it there by open carrier

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