Misallocation

RHD 1997 Volkswagen Golf Variant GLI

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Feb. 6, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$5,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Generation
Jetta GLI (1984 to on)
Miles shown
38,525
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WVWZZZ1HZVW407620
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 26 comparable sales, 59% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,438 to $15,563
Median$12,250
Sales behind it26Likely

From 26 sales of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI (1984 to on) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,438 and $15,563.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1991 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16VBring a Trailer, Dec. 12, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 12, 2024$9,000
1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 27, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 27, 2025$11,000
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLI VR6 Sedan 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 17, 2026$12,500
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8T 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 18, 2026$18,100
1988 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 26, 2026$6,000
1988 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 19, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 19, 2025$18,000
1992 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16VBring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 15, 2025$15,750
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8TBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 11, 2026$9,700