How does the 1996 model year differ from others in this generation?

Equipment is similar within a generation, but sold prices shift with age and mileage. Compare neighbouring Volkswagen Golf Gen III model years via the links on this page.

Are these real Volkswagen Golf Gen III 1996 sale prices?

Yes — the final amounts these cars actually sold for, not asking prices.

Why study sold prices before bidding?

The final prices show the real market value. Knowing them stops you overpaying and helps you set a bid that wins.

How much does a Volkswagen Golf Gen III 1996 sell for at US auctions?

The average sold price of this model year is $213, median $213, based on 2 finished auctions.

How many Volkswagen Golf Gen III 1996 lots are in the archive?

The archive holds 2 finished lots of the 1996 model year from Copart and IAAI.

What a Volkswagen Golf Gen III 1996 really sells for

The 1996 model year of the Volkswagen Golf Gen III — the archive holds 2 finished lots with real final prices. Knowing what a Volkswagen Golf Gen III 1996 sells for lets you set a winning bid.

Volkswagen Golf Gen III

Archive statistics

Archived lots: 2
Average sold price: $213
Median sold price: $213
Sold price range: $156 – $269

Sold prices by year
Year	Average sold price
1996	$213

Most sold cars are these body styles: Hatchback. Typical damage among sold cars: Front end.

Volkswagen Golf Gen III model years

Volkswagen Golf generations

Popular with buyers from Poland

Archived on Wednesday, Oct 22

$275

1996 Volkswagen Golf

3VWFA81H3TM101400

2.0 L • 4 • 115 hp • FWD • MT

Run and drive • 465k km

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Recent sales

Vehicle	Year	Damage	Mileage	Final price	Auction date
1996 Volkswagen Golf3VWFA81H3TM101400	1996	Front end	289,083 mi	$275	Oct 22, 2025
1996 Volkswagen Golf3VWFA81H1TM066758	1996	Front end	0 mi	$150	Mar 10, 2025

Good to know: Volkswagen Golf Gen III sold prices

The Volkswagen Golf Gen III 1996 archive gives you this model year's real sale prices — 2 finished lots from Copart and IAAI, not asking prices. Compare a live listing against them to judge a bid. Every lot keeps its photos, VIN and auction date, and the DreamBid calculator turns a final price into a full landed cost for Poland.