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2016 Volkswagen Golf R 4-Door — VIN WVWLF7AUXGW205290: IAAI auction history

Auction record at a glance

Highest recorded bid

$6,600

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

Auction
IAAI · Philadelphia (pa)
Lot number
45972886
Auction date
November 13, 2026
Status when recorded
For sale
Primary damage
Front end
Condition
Does not start
Odometer
89,641 mi
Keys
Yes
Location
At The Branch, Conshohocken, New Jersey, USA
Market value
$18,208
Volkswagen Golf R 4-Door 2016
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Auction record summary

This page is the archived IAAI record for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R 4-Door with VIN WVWLF7AUXGW205290, listed as lot 45972886 at the Philadelphia (pa) yard (At The Branch, Conshohocken, New Jersey, USA). The highest bid AllCarHistory recorded before the auction closed was $6,600, captured as of November 6, 2026; this is not a confirmed final sale price, and auction fees, transport and repairs are not included. The auction was scheduled for November 13, 2026, and the lot status at the time of recording was “For sale”. Primary damage noted by the auction: Front end; running condition: Does not start. The odometer reading was 89,641 mi. Listed specifications: Green, Hatchback, 2.0l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, turbo, 292hp engine, 4 cylinders, Automatic transmission, AWD, Gasoline. Keys: Yes. The auction also listed a market value of $18,208. 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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  2. IAAI auction, lot 45972886

    Philadelphia (pa) · highest recorded bid $6,600 · status: For sale

Specifications

Odometer

89 641 miles

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Drive

AWD

Engine

2.0l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, turbo, 292hp

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Hatchback

Primary Damage

Front end

Condition

Does not start

Keys

Yes

Color

Green

Factory data for this VIN: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R

Decoded from VIN WVWLF7AUXGW205290 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, Base w/ DCC & Nav.
Body class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Doors
4
Engine
2.0 L · 4 cylinders · 292.00 hp · Gasoline
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Manufacturer
Volkswagen AG
Assembly plant
Wolfsburg, Germany

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 R

The NHTSA database lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R (checked 2026-10-25). A campaign covers part of the production, so not every one applies to this VIN.

  • Campaign 22V831000 · 2022-11-09

    VISIBILITY/WIPER

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

  • 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 16V464000 · 2016-06-24

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.

  • Campaign 16V337000 · 2016-05-23

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

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 R 4-Door

Common questions about this vehicle and our auction data archive.

Was this Volkswagen sold, and is $6,600 the final price?

We do not know whether the lot sold. AllCarHistory records the highest bid visible before the auction closed ($6,600) and the lot status at that moment (For sale). The final hammer price, if there was one, is known only to IAAI and the buyer, and fees, transport and repairs are extra.

When was this 2016 Volkswagen Golf R 4-Door at IAAI?

The record shows an auction date of November 13, 2026 at Philadelphia (pa), lot 45972886. The data on this page was captured as of November 6, 2026.

What damage is recorded on this 2016 Volkswagen Golf R 4-Door?

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

Did this 2016 Volkswagen Golf R 4-Door 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

$6,600

as of November 6, 2026

Market Value

$18,208

LocationAt The Branch, Conshohocken, New Jersey, USA
BranchPhiladelphia (pa)
AuctionIAAI
Lot#45972886
Auction DateNovember 13, 2026

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