2018 Volkswagen Golf R — VIN WVWVF7AU4JW178989: IAAI auction history

Auction record at a glance

Highest recorded bid

$225

as of November 9, 2026

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

Auction: IAAI · Syracuse (ny)
Lot number: 46491779
Auction date: November 12, 2026
Status when recorded: For sale
Primary damage: Rear
Condition: Starts and drives
Odometer: 72,133 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: At The Branch, Cicero, New York, USA
Market value: $24,977

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Auction record summary

This page is the archived IAAI record for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R with VIN WVWVF7AU4JW178989, listed as lot 46491779 at the Syracuse (ny) yard (At The Branch, Cicero, New York, USA). The highest bid AllCarHistory recorded before the auction closed was $225, captured as of November 9, 2026; this is not a confirmed final sale price, and auction fees, transport and repairs are not included. The auction was scheduled for November 12, 2026, and the lot status at the time of recording was “For sale”. Primary damage noted by the auction: Rear; running condition: Starts and drives. The odometer reading was 72,133 mi. Listed specifications: Black, Hatchback, 2l i4 fi dohc 16v nf4 engine, 4 cylinders, Automatic transmission, AWD, Gasoline. Keys: Yes. The auction also listed a market value of $24,977. 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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November 9, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive
November 12, 2026
IAAI auction, lot 46491779
Syracuse (ny) · highest recorded bid $225 · status: For sale

Specifications

Odometer

72 133 miles

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Drive

AWD

Engine

2l i4 fi dohc 16v nf4

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Hatchback

Primary Damage

Rear

Condition

Starts and drives

Keys

Yes

Color

Black

Factory data for this VIN: 2018 Volkswagen Golf R

Decoded from VIN WVWVF7AU4JW178989 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
Body class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Doors: 4
Seat rows: 2
Drive type: AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Engine: 2.0 L · 4 cylinders · 292.00 hp · Gasoline
Transmission: 7-speed Automatic
Gross vehicle weight rating: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Manufacturer: Volkswagen AG
Assembly plant: Wolfsburg, Germany

Standard safety equipment (NHTSA)

Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Electronic stability control
Traction control
Forward collision warning
Pedestrian automatic emergency braking
Lane departure warning
Lane keeping assist
Blind spot monitoring
Adaptive cruise control
Backup camera
Parking assist
Tire pressure monitoring
Keyless ignition

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

NHTSA safety recalls for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R

The NHTSA database lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R (checked 2026-10-26). A campaign covers part of the production, so not every one applies to this VIN.

Campaign 21V321000 · 2021-05-05
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Campaign 20V561000 · 2020-09-16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Campaign 18V864000 · 2018-12-05
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
Campaign 18V803000 · 2018-11-14
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.

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 R

Common questions about this vehicle and our auction data archive.

Was this Volkswagen sold, and is $225 the final price?

We do not know whether the lot sold. AllCarHistory records the highest bid visible before the auction closed ($225) 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 2018 Volkswagen Golf R at IAAI?

The record shows an auction date of November 12, 2026 at Syracuse (ny), lot 46491779. The data on this page was captured as of November 9, 2026.

What damage is recorded on this 2018 Volkswagen Golf R?

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

Did this 2018 Volkswagen Golf R come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

What is this page?

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Prices

Highest recorded bid

$225

as of November 9, 2026

Market Value

$24,977

LocationAt The Branch, Cicero, New York, USA

BranchSyracuse (ny)

Auction

Lot#46491779

Auction DateNovember 12, 2026