2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
3VW5T7AU8MM004434
ABOVE MARKET
· $2,926 above typical price
Charlotte, NC
This 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI is listed at $24,999 with 40,008 miles in Charlotte, NC.
Market price range
Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026This vehicle: $24,999 — above the market range (typical price $22,073)
Asking $24,999 · typical market price $22,073 · based on 8 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 3VW5T7AU8MM004434, spanning 15 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Work Automotive | Charlotte, NC 28206 | $24,999 | 40,008 mi | 2026-08-10 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Work Automotive | Charlotte, NC 28206 | $24,999 | 39,999 mi | 2026-08-10 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VW5T7AU8MM004434- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 32 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Volkswagen Golf Gti 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 2021 Volkswagen Golf Gti has 1 recall campaign as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 32 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4 DR FWD
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles.NHTSA campaign 20V716000
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 2021 Volkswagen Golf Gti from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI over the last 6 months — the market firmed $526 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $23,000 |
| April 2026 | $23,874 |
| May 2026 | $23,804 |
| June 2026 | $23,999 |
| July 2026 | $23,998 |
| August 2026 | $23,526 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI (this car) | $24,999 | 8 | — |
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV | $19,998 | 3 | −$5,001 |
| 2021 Honda Civic | $23,249 | 3 | −$1,750 |
| 2023 Mini Hardtop | $25,998 | 3 | +$999 |
| 2021 Audi A5 | $29,799 | 3 | +$4,800 |
| 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage | $14,133 | 2 | −$10,866 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2012–2022What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 89 | $26,899 | 100% | 45,857 mi |
| 2021 | 45 | $22,988 | 85% | 61,809 mi |
| 2020 | 56 | $20,898 | 78% | 67,224 mi |
| 2019 | 109 | $20,486 | 76% | 76,490 mi |
| 2018 | 90 | $18,076 | 67% | 82,453 mi |
| 2017 | 165 | $14,998 | 56% | 96,009 mi |
| 2016 | 156 | $12,500 | 46% | 101,136 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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