2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Tsi Highline/1.8 Tsi Trendline/Comfortline — VIN 3VWG17AU1JM281727: IAAI auction history

Name: IAAI auction lot 12698319
Start: 2026-10-29
Location: Hamilton (ontario)

Auction record at a glance

Auction: IAAI · Hamilton (ontario)
Lot number: 12698319
Auction date: October 29, 2026
Status when recorded: On sale
Primary damage: Theft
Condition: Does not start
Odometer: 134,683 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: Iaa Hamilton South 721 Mud St E Stoney Creek, On, L8j3b8 437-341-7926, Stoney Creek, Ontario, USA
Market value: $13,587

Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Tsi Highline/1.8 Tsi Trendline/Comfortline 2018

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Auction record summary

This page is the archived IAAI record for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Tsi Highline/1.8 Tsi Trendline/Comfortline with VIN 3VWG17AU1JM281727, listed as lot 12698319 at the Hamilton (ontario) yard (Iaa Hamilton South 721 Mud St E Stoney Creek, On, L8j3b8 437-341-7926, Stoney Creek, Ontario, USA). The auction was scheduled for October 29, 2026, and the lot status at the time of recording was "On sale". Primary damage noted by the auction: Theft; running condition: Does not start. The odometer reading was 134,683 mi. Listed specifications: Black, Hatchback, 1.8l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, turbo, regular , 170hp engine, 4 cylinders, Automatic transmission, FWD, Gasoline. Keys: Yes. The auction also listed a market value of $13,587. AllCarHistory does not sell vehicles and does not take bids: the data above is a snapshot of the IAAI 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

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October 24, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive
October 29, 2026
IAAI auction, lot 12698319
Hamilton (ontario) · status: On sale

Specifications

Odometer

134 683 miles

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Drive

FWD

Engine

1.8l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, turbo, regular , 170hp

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Hatchback

Primary Damage

Theft

Condition

Does not start

Keys

Yes

Color

Black

Factory data for this VIN: 2018 Volkswagen Golf

Decoded from VIN 3VWG17AU1JM281727 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: S, SE
Body class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Doors: 4
Seat rows: 2
Drive type: FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Engine: 1.8 L · 4 cylinders · 170 hp · Gasoline
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
Gross vehicle weight rating: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Manufacturer: Volkswagen DE Mexico SA DE CV
Assembly plant: Puebla, Mexico

Standard safety equipment (NHTSA)

Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Electronic stability control
Traction control
Pedestrian automatic emergency braking
Backup camera
Tire pressure monitoring

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

NHTSA safety recalls for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf

The NHTSA database lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2018 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 20V372000 · 2020-06-24
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles. The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
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 18V369000 · 2018-06-01
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.

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 - 2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Tsi Highline/1.8 Tsi Trendline/Comfortline

Common questions about this vehicle and our auction data archive.

When was this 2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Tsi Highline/1.8 Tsi Trendline/Comfortline at IAAI?

The record shows an auction date of October 29, 2026 at Hamilton (ontario), lot 12698319. The data on this page was captured as of October 24, 2026.

What damage is recorded on this 2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Tsi Highline/1.8 Tsi Trendline/Comfortline?

Primary damage in the record: Theft. Running condition: Does not start.

Did this 2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Tsi Highline/1.8 Tsi Trendline/Comfortline come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

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Prices

Market Value

$13,587

LocationIaa Hamilton South 721 Mud St E Stoney Creek, On, L8j3b8 437-341-7926, Stoney Creek, Ontario, USA

BranchHamilton (ontario)

Auction

Lot#12698319

Auction DateOctober 29, 2026

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