2016 Volkswagen Golf
3VW217AU6GM040023
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· $752 below typical price
El Paso, TX
This 2016 Volkswagen Golf is listed at $9,995 with 101,494 miles in El Paso, TX.
Market price range
Based on 74 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026This vehicle: $9,995 — $752 below the typical market price ($10,747)
Asking $9,995 · typical market price $10,747 · based on 74 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 3VW217AU6GM040023, spanning 4 years 11 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Capitol | El Paso, TX 79912 | $9,995 | 101,494 mi | 2024-11-22 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Capitol | El Paso, TX 79912 | $9,995 | 101,494 mi | 2025-11-17 |
| Casa Ford - 7792272 | El Paso, TX 79925 | $19,800 | 69,089 mi | 2022-02-18 |
| Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM | Phoenix, AZ 85015 | $14,673 | 59,185 mi | 2021-05-23 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VW217AU6GM040023- ✗ 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) | $9,995 | 74 | — |
| 2017 Kia Soul | $8,499 | 3 | −$1,496 |
| 2015 Ford Focus | $13,847 | 3 | +$3,852 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark | $5,497 | 2 | −$4,498 |
| 2016 Nissan Versa Note | $9,488 | 2 | −$507 |
| 2018 Mini Hardtop | $11,343 | 2 | +$1,348 |
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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