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2016 Volkswagen Golf S/Se — VIN 3VW217AU8GM026012: Copart auction history

Auction record at a glance

Highest recorded bid

$200

Bid visible before the auction closed; not a confirmed final sale price.

Auction
Copart · Ny - Albany
Lot number
72866406
Auction date
October 26, 2026
Status when recorded
On sale
Primary damage
Rear end
Condition
Starts and drives
Odometer
51,959 mi
Keys
Yes
Location
Ny - Albany, Albany, New York, USA
Market value
$9,875
Pre-accident value
$11,103
Volkswagen Golf S/Se 2016
Copart
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AllCarHistory keeps 5 photos of this lot. Auction sites remove listing photos after the sale; these copies stay here.

Auction record summary

This page is the archived Copart record for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf S/Se with VIN 3VW217AU8GM026012, listed as lot 72866406 at the Ny - Albany yard (Ny - Albany, Albany, New York, USA). The highest bid AllCarHistory recorded before the auction closed was $200, captured as of October 26, 2026; this is not a confirmed final sale price, and auction fees, transport and repairs are not included. The auction was scheduled for October 26, 2026, and the lot status at the time of recording was "On sale". Primary damage noted by the auction: Rear end; running condition: Starts and drives. The odometer reading was 51,959 mi. Listed specifications: Red, Hatchback, 1.8l 4 engine, 4 cylinders, Automatic transmission, FWD, Gasoline. Keys: Yes. The auction also listed a market value of $9,875 and a pre-accident value of $11,103. AllCarHistory does not sell vehicles and does not take bids: the data above is a snapshot of the Copart listing, kept so that buyers, importers and insurers can check this VIN's auction history later. Compare it with the photos in the gallery and with other Volkswagen Golf lots in the archive before relying on it.

Auction history

Every dated event we hold for this VIN. AllCarHistory records what the auction listing showed; it does not confirm a completed sale.

  1. Copart auction, lot 72866406

    Ny - Albany · highest recorded bid $200 · status: On sale

  2. Record added to the AllCarHistory archive

Specifications

Odometer

51 959 miles

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Drive

FWD

Engine

1.8l 4

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Hatchback

Primary Damage

Rear end

Condition

Starts and drives

Keys

Yes

Color

Red

Factory data for this VIN: 2016 Volkswagen Golf

Decoded from VIN 3VW217AU8GM026012 with the NHTSA vPIC database of the US Department of Transportation. This is how the car left the factory, not its present condition.

Trim / series
Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
Body class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Doors
4
Engine
1.8 L · 4 cylinders · 170.00 hp · turbo · Gasoline
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Manufacturer
Volkswagen DE Mexico SA DE CV
Assembly plant
Puebla, Mexico

Standard safety equipment (NHTSA)

  • Tire pressure monitoring

Airbags: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger); 1st Row (Driver and Passenger); 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

NHTSA safety recalls for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf

The NHTSA database lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf (checked 2026-10-25). A campaign covers part of the production, so not every one applies to this VIN.

  • Campaign 24V110000 · 2024-02-14

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

  • Campaign 22V543000 · 2022-07-27

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    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 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.

  • Campaign 19V615000 · 2019-08-22

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

    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 with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

  • Campaign 19V188000 · 2019-03-06

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

  • Campaign 18V464000 · 2018-07-11

    STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

  • Campaign 18V329000 · 2018-05-16

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

  • Campaign 16V647000 · 2016-09-07

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.

  • Campaign 16V403000 · 2016-06-06

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.

  • Campaign 15V705000 · 2015-10-26

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    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 drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

To see whether a recall is still open on this exact car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Conclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions - 2016 Volkswagen Golf S/Se

Common questions about this vehicle and our auction data archive.

Was this Volkswagen sold, and is $200 the final price?

We do not know whether the lot sold. AllCarHistory records the highest bid visible before the auction closed ($200) and the lot status at that moment (On sale). The final hammer price, if there was one, is known only to Copart and the buyer, and fees, transport and repairs are extra.

When was this 2016 Volkswagen Golf S/Se at Copart?

The record shows an auction date of October 26, 2026 at Ny - Albany, lot 72866406.

What damage is recorded on this 2016 Volkswagen Golf S/Se?

Primary damage in the record: Rear end. Running condition: Starts and drives.

Did this 2016 Volkswagen Golf S/Se come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

What is this page?

A history card for this lot: photos, damage, mileage and the prices from the Copart or IAAI record. The purchase itself is handled on the auction platform or with a seller.

Prices

Highest recorded bid

$200

as of October 26, 2026

Market Value

$9,875

Pre-accident Value

$11,103

LocationNy - Albany, Albany, New York, USA
AuctionCopart
Lot#72866406
Auction DateOctober 26, 2026

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