Misallocation

1989 Volkswagen Jetta Trophy 16V

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Oct. 8, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$39,250Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Volkswagen Golf GTI, R and Rabbit GTI
Generation
Golf GTI Mk2
Miles shown
13,670
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WVWTC01GXKW100333
Title
Clean
Condition
Excellent (2)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

Above the middle half of 25 comparable sales, 53% over its top.

Middle half of sales$11,500 to $25,650
Median$18,250
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 $11,500 and $25,650.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Euro 1990 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16VBring a Trailer, Aug. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 15, 2025$22,500
1989 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16VBring a Trailer, Nov. 30, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 30, 2024$18,250
X8A Japanese-Market 1991 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V LHDBring a Trailer, Sept. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 13, 2026$30,000
Restored & Modified 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16VBring a Trailer, July 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 20, 2026$20,250
Supercharged Euro 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16VBring a Trailer, July 14, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 14, 2026$28,000
1991 Volkswagen GTIPCARMARKET, July 7, 2025PCARMARKETJuly 7, 2025$10,250
Audi TT-Swapped Euro 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTIBring a Trailer, Jan. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 23, 2025$11,500
Euro 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V Silverstone EditionBring a Trailer, Nov. 23, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 23, 2024$37,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 27, 2020SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer13,049$32,250
Oct. 8, 2026Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer13,670$39,250