2017 Volkswagen Golf
3VW217AU0HM051925
ABOVE MARKET
· $8,047 above typical price
Saint James, New York
This 2017 Volkswagen Golf is listed at $19,998 with 42,434 miles in Saint James, New York.
Market price range
Based on 65 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 26, 2026This vehicle: $19,998 — above the market range (typical price $11,951)
Asking $19,998 · typical market price $11,951 · based on 65 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 3VW217AU0HM051925, spanning 1 day.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Smithtown | Saint James, New York 11780 | $19,998 | 42,434 mi | 2026-08-21 |
| CarMax Smithtown | Smithtown, NY 11787 | $19,998 | 42,434 mi | 2026-08-21 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VW217AU0HM051925- ✓ 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 2017 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 2017 Volkswagen Golf has 5 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 29 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2017 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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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
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SEAT BELTSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for…NHTSA campaign 16V955000
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 2017 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 2017 Volkswagen Golf over the last 6 months — the market firmed $369 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $13,507 |
| April 2026 | $13,362 |
| May 2026 | $13,983 |
| June 2026 | $13,895 |
| July 2026 | $13,998 |
| August 2026 | $13,876 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf (this car) | $19,998 | 65 | — |
| 2019 Mini Hardtop | $13,822 | 13 | −$6,176 |
| 2016 Toyota Prius | $16,995 | 5 | −$3,003 |
| 2016 Subaru Impreza | $10,392 | 4 | −$9,606 |
| 2015 Honda FIT | $14,491 | 4 | −$5,507 |
| 2016 Hyundai Elantra | $6,875 | 2 | −$13,123 |
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 | $15,032 | 100% | 76,990 mi |
| 2020 | 11 | $16,808 | 112% | 70,204 mi |
| 2019 | 50 | $14,446 | 96% | 77,836 mi |
| 2018 | 37 | $14,900 | 99% | 75,943 mi |
| 2017 | 78 | $11,994 | 80% | 85,355 mi |
| 2016 | 86 | $10,972 | 73% | 98,720 mi |
| 2015 | 160 | $10,342 | 69% | 107,190 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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