2018 Volkswagen Golf S — VIN 3VWG17AU8JM255237: Copart auction history

Auction record at a glance

Auction: Copart · Ma - North Boston
Lot number: 74450596
Primary damage: Minor dents/scratches
Condition: Starts and drives
Odometer: 52,707 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: Ma - North Boston, North Billerica, Massachusetts, USA
Market value: $11,025
Pre-accident value: $12,199

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Auction record summary

This page is the archived Copart record for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf S with VIN 3VWG17AU8JM255237, listed as lot 74450596 at the Ma - North Boston yard (Ma - North Boston, North Billerica, Massachusetts, USA). Primary damage noted by the auction: Minor dents/scratches; running condition: Starts and drives. The odometer reading was 52,707 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 $11,025 and a pre-accident value of $12,199. 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

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October 26, 2026
Copart auction, lot 74450596
Ma - North Boston
October 26, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive

Specifications

Odometer

52 707 miles

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Drive

FWD

Engine

1.8l 4

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Hatchback

Primary Damage

Minor dents/scratches

Condition

Starts and drives

Keys

Yes

Color

Red

Factory data for this VIN: 2018 Volkswagen Golf

Decoded from VIN 3VWG17AU8JM255237 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 S

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What damage is recorded on this 2018 Volkswagen Golf S?

Primary damage in the record: Minor dents/scratches. Running condition: Starts and drives.

Did this 2018 Volkswagen Golf S come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

What is this page?

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Prices

Market Value

$11,025

Pre-accident Value

$12,199

LocationMa - North Boston, North Billerica, Massachusetts, USA

Auction

Lot#74450596

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