Misallocation

Modified 2016 Volkswagen Golf R

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Jan. 20, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$19,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
2016
Make and model
Volkswagen Golf GTI, R and Rabbit GTI
Generation
Golf GTI and R Mk7
Version
Golf R Mk7
Gearbox
Dual-clutch automatic
VIN
WVWLF7AU5GW198507
Title
Clean
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

Inside the middle half of 60 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$17,250 to $28,063
Median$22,800
Sales behind it60Likely

From 60 sales of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, R and Rabbit GTI Golf R Mk7 (Golf GTI and R Mk7) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $17,250 and $28,063.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2016 Volkswagen Golf R 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 3, 2026$23,250
2016 Volkswagen Golf RCars & Bids, Sept. 22, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 22, 2026$17,000
2016 Volkswagen Golf R 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2026$16,700
2016 Volkswagen Golf RCars & Bids, Aug. 13, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 13, 2026$14,000
2017 Volkswagen Golf RBring a Trailer, July 10, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 10, 2026$28,000
2016 Volkswagen Golf RCars & Bids, July 6, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 6, 2026$25,000
2016 Volkswagen Golf RCars & Bids, June 23, 2026Cars & BidsJune 23, 2026$19,500
2016 Volkswagen Golf RCars & Bids, May 13, 2026Cars & BidsMay 13, 2026$26,000