1998 Volkswagen Golf GL
3VWFA81H3WM214221
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VWFA81H3WM214221- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 22 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1998 Volkswagen Golf has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.
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EQUIPMENTCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L VR6 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.NHTSA campaign 03V155000
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 1998 Volkswagen Golf from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.
Market by model year
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 | 29 | $15,073 | 100% | 70,476 mi |
| 2020 | 18 | $16,634 | 110% | 73,380 mi |
| 2019 | 68 | $14,348 | 95% | 78,024 mi |
| 2018 | 38 | $14,488 | 96% | 72,148 mi |
| 2017 | 109 | $11,900 | 79% | 89,081 mi |
| 2016 | 97 | $10,481 | 70% | 99,373 mi |
| 2015 | 230 | $10,488 | 70% | 107,626 mi |
| 2014 | 32 | $7,997 | 53% | 108,738 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.