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1984 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Sold at Bring a Trailer on March 3, 2026.

$11,500Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1984
Make and model
Volkswagen Golf GTI, R and Rabbit GTI
Generation
Rabbit and Golf GTI Mk1
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1VWDC0173EV098839
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 24% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$14,280 to $22,000
Median$15,500
Sales behind it11Likely

From 11 sales of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, R and Rabbit GTI Rabbit and Golf GTI Mk1 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $14,280 and $22,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
21-Years-Owned 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTIBring a Trailer, March 18, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 18, 2026$14,309
1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTIBring a Trailer, July 6, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 6, 2026$25,000
1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTIBring a Trailer, May 15, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 15, 2026$20,000
1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTIBring a Trailer, May 1, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 1, 2026$15,000
1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI Callaway Turbo Stage IIBring a Trailer, Nov. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 18, 2025$45,000
1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTIBring a Trailer, Nov. 7, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 7, 2025$15,500
1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4-DoorBring a Trailer, Oct. 1, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 1, 2025$12,250
1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTIBring a Trailer, May 26, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 26, 2025$18,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
June 30, 2020SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$12,250
March 3, 2026Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$11,500