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Original-Owner, 2.0L-Powered 1985 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 26, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$7,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Volkswagen Golf GTI, R and Rabbit GTI
Generation
Golf GTI Mk2
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1VWDB0175FV035228
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)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 25 comparable sales, 71% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$12,000 to $27,000
Median$18,500
Sales behind it25Likely

From 25 sales of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, R and Rabbit GTI Golf GTI Mk2 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,000 and $27,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Callaway Turbocharged 1985 Volkswagen GTI w/BBS Body KitBring a Trailer, Oct. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 14, 2026$36,750
1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16VBring a Trailer, Aug. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 7, 2026$17,500
1986 Volkswagen Golf GTI 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 3, 2026$9,089
Supercharged Euro 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16VBring a Trailer, July 14, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 14, 2026$28,000
1986 Volkswagen Golf GTI 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 12, 2025$18,500
1987 Volkswagen Golf GTICars & Bids, Jan. 10, 2025Cars & BidsJan. 10, 2025$14,800
Audi TT-Swapped Euro 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTIBring a Trailer, Oct. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 22, 2026$11,380
1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16VBring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 12, 2025$17,000