2016 Volkswagen Golf
3VW217AU1GM030743
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $3,407 above typical price
Lowell, MA
This 2016 Volkswagen Golf is listed at $13,900 with 52,929 miles in Lowell, MA.
Market price range
Based on 74 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026This vehicle: $13,900 — $3,407 above the typical market price ($10,493)
Asking $13,900 · typical market price $10,493 · based on 74 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price increased $1,148 (+9.0%) over 51 days.
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 3VW217AU1GM030743, spanning 51 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Street Auto Sales | Lowell, MA 1851 | $13,900 | 52,929 mi | 2026-06-10 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Street Auto Sales | Lowell, MA 1853 | $14,395 | 52,929 mi | 2026-06-10 |
| McGovern Hyundai Route 93 | Wilmington, MA 1887 | $12,752 | 52,833 mi | 2026-04-20 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VW217AU1GM030743- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 29 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2016 Volkswagen Golf likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2016 Volkswagen Golf has 9 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 29 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2016 Volkswagen Golf 4 DR FWD
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STEERINGVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V464000
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UNKNOWN OR OTHERVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and…NHTSA campaign 18V329000
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SUSPENSIONVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles.NHTSA campaign 19V188000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2016 Volkswagen Golf over the last 6 months — the market firmed $784 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $11,988 |
| April 2026 | $12,497 |
| May 2026 | $12,875 |
| June 2026 | $11,995 |
| July 2026 | $12,077 |
| August 2026 | $12,772 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf (this car) | $13,900 | 74 | — |
| 2018 Subaru Impreza | $11,449 | 5 | −$2,451 |
| 2018 Honda FIT | $9,245 | 4 | −$4,655 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Sonic | $5,996 | 2 | −$7,904 |
| 2015 Volkswagen GTI | $7,822 | 2 | −$6,078 |
| 2015 Toyota Prius | $8,492 | 2 | −$5,408 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 5 · 2015–2021What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | $15,028 | 100% | 76,990 mi |
| 2020 | 10 | $17,976 | 120% | 61,451 mi |
| 2019 | 49 | $14,593 | 97% | 77,569 mi |
| 2018 | 37 | $14,888 | 99% | 76,965 mi |
| 2017 | 76 | $11,989 | 80% | 85,425 mi |
| 2016 | 84 | $10,971 | 73% | 97,704 mi |
| 2015 | 153 | $10,299 | 69% | 108,044 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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