2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base

VIN WVWVF7AU0JW284999

This 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base is listed at $31,484 in Bay City, MI.

ABOVE MARKET $7,281 above typical price Asking $31,484 · typical market price $24,203 · based on 14 comparable same-build listings.

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Hatchback 2.0L V4 AWD Gasoline

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Market Price Range

Below market

$21,612

Typical price

$24,203

Above market

$30,542

Based on 14 comparable same-build listings.

This vehicle: $31,484 — above the market range (typical price $24,203)

Market data as of August 16, 2026

See all 2018 Volkswagen Golf R prices — typical $24,203 →

Vehicle Decode

Body: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Engine: 2.0L · V4 · Gasoline
HP: 292.00
Drive: AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Trans: Automatic
Doors: 4
Made by: VOLKSWAGEN AG

Safety

✓ Backup camera
✓ Blind-spot monitor
✓ Lane departure
✓ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Apr 15, 2022 · $39,900 Aug 16, 2026 · $31,484

Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN WVWVF7AU0JW284999, spanning 4 years 4 months.

Safety & ownership

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R has 4 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.

Recall campaigns

recall campaigns on this model year

SEATS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 18V803000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 18V864000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 20V561000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Overall: ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal crash: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Side crash: ★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover: ★★★★☆ 4/5

Tested configuration: 2018 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD

EPA fuel economy (MPG)

City

Highway

Combined

Est. fuel cost: $1,860/year

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.

Model-level data for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.

Active listings

Full listing history on VehiSales →

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed
Anomaly Autosport	Bay City, MI 48708	$31,484	—	2026-08-16

Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed
Anomaly Autosport	Bay City, MI 48708	$31,484	32,193 mi	2024-02-29
Sundance Chevrolet	Grand Ledge, MI 48837	$37,500	26,579 mi	2022-10-05

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Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

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Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$561

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,148 down

Amount financed

$28,336

Total interest

$5,324

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