2016 Volkswagen Golf

VIN 3VW217AU8GM008223 ABOVE TYPICAL · $1,227 above typical price Baton Rouge, LA
Listed at
$11,720
typical market $10,493 · 74 comps

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf is listed at $11,720 with 99,204 miles in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Market price range

Based on 74 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026
This vehicle · $11,720
Below market
$7,444
Typical price
$10,493
Above market
$14,693

This vehicle: $11,720 — $1,227 above the typical market price ($10,493)

Asking $11,720 · typical market price $10,493 · based on 74 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $1,265 (−9.7%) over 4 months.

Apr 15, 2026 · $12,985 Aug 2, 2026 · $11,720

Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 3VW217AU8GM008223, spanning 4 months.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Luxury Auto Baton Rouge, LA 70817 $11,720 99,204 mi 2026-06-09

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Luxury Auto Baton Rouge, LA 70836 $11,720 99,204 mi 2026-08-02
Southpoint Volkswagen Baton Rouge, LA 70817 $12,985 99,131 mi 2026-04-17

What would this 2016 Volkswagen Golf cost per month?

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10% down
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$209
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,172 down
Amount financed
$10,548
Total interest
$1,992

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3VW217AU8GM008223
Engine
1.8L · V4
Horsepower
170.00
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2016
Made by
VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
29
MPG
City
25
MPG
Highway
35
MPG
$1,600 /yr est. fuel

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.

Depreciation $1,339
Fuel $8,000
Insurance $8,755
Maintenance & repairs $6,325
Total, 5 years $24,419

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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.

Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2016 Volkswagen Golf 4 DR FWD

9 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • STEERING
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 18V464000
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
    Volkswagen 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
  • SUSPENSION
    Volkswagen 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.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
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) $11,720 74
2017 Ford Focus $8,297 2 −$3,423

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 5 · 2015–2021

What 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

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