VIN 3VW217AU5GM051997 · 2016 Volkswagen Golf
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2016 Volkswagen Golf Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
Factory details for VIN 3VW217AU5GM051997 from NHTSA's vehicle database (the manufacturer's own data). The VIN check digit is valid.
| Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Trim | Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL |
| Body | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback |
| Doors | 4 |
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-speed |
| Built in | Puebla, Mexico |
9 NHTSA recalls for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf (all VINs of this model year). Check whether this exact car still has an open recall: NHTSA recall check for this VIN →
- Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module (22V543000): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehic…
- Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (15V705000): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that dri…
- Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module (19V615000): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped wi…
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Dealer listings of this VIN
| Dealer | Added | Removed | First listed price | Last listed price | Price changes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL MOTOR COMPANYBellevue, WA | Nov 10 | Nov 11 | $13,999 | $13,999last listed | 0 | Listing removednot listed since |
Detailed price history is not available for this VIN (it is listed by more than one dealer); the dealer listings above come from the removed / added records.
2016 Volkswagen Golf: market value
2016 Volkswagen Golf S: nationwide prices
Nationwide median, last listed and asking prices per day
- Nationwide median $9,498
- Last listed (listings removed) $13,999
- For sale now (asking) $9,387
Nationwide median, last listed and asking prices per day
- Nationwide median $9,498
- Last listed (listings removed) $13,999
- For sale now (asking) $9,387
Nationwide median, last listed and asking prices per day
- Nationwide median $9,498
- Last listed (listings removed) $13,999
- For sale now (asking) $9,387
The market value of this car, at the top, is based on its comparable cars (same 2015–2017 Golf S · used · in Washington). This chart covers every 2016 Volkswagen Golf S listed across the U.S., so its figures can differ. Last listed price is the final advertised price of a listing before it was removed from sale, like a stock's last traded price. Nationwide median is the middle price of the last listed prices (listings removed in the window) and the current asking prices together.
This trim for sale now, by area
| Area | Cars | Median asking price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8 | $8,995 | $6,500 – $13,497 |
| Nationwide | 84 | $9,993 | $6,995 – $13,977 |
Market for this car: 2016 Volkswagen Golf S
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Showing Washington. Tracking began Nov 5, 2026, so 30- and 90-day views cover the days since then.
Washington, 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-12. Asking prices, not sale prices; a removed listing is often, but not always, a sale.
About this history
Asking prices advertised by dealers, as tracked by AutosXchange; not final sale prices. "Listing removed" means the listing ended and the VIN has not been advertised by any dealer on AutosXchange since; "Moved" means it appeared at another dealer within 45 days. History begins 2026-11-05.
Questions
Where was VIN 3VW217AU5GM051997 listed for sale?
TL MOTOR COMPANY in Bellevue, WA from 2026-11-10 to 2026-11-11 at $13,999.
Is VIN 3VW217AU5GM051997 still for sale?
The last listing (TL MOTOR COMPANY) ended on 2026-11-11 and the VIN has not been listed by any dealer on AutosXchange since, so the listing was removed. Last listed price: $13,999.
Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market, 2026-11-12. AutosXchange Intel Hub · Methodology