What did this car last sell for?

$12,000 ($12,600 with buyer's fee) on Bring a Trailer in January 2025.

How does its last sale compare with others?

Its 2025 sale was $12,000. Most Jettas sold in the past two years went for $7,500 to $11,000.

Auction history

1997 Volkswagen Jetta

VIN 3VWRB81H8VM033477

This 1997 Volkswagen Jetta sold for $8,400 on Bring a Trailer in January 2024 and for $12,000 there in January 2025, as of October 23, 2026.

Photo: Bring a Trailer

Every time it’s been to auction

2 appearances. Oldest first.

Jan 2024Sold $8,400Bring a Trailer54,000 miles
Jan 2025Sold $12,000Bring a Trailer55,000 miles

What Jettas sell for

9 sales in the past two years.

$4,500This car, Jan 2025$14,000

Most sold between $7,500 and $11,000

What this spec has sold for, last 2 years

What the listing said

SamWhen it sold in January 2025, the listing gave 55,000 miles and a Carfax report.

Jettas that sold

The 9 sales behind the range above, in the past two years. Newest first.

Questions

What did this car last sell for?: $12,000 ($12,600 with buyer's fee) on Bring a Trailer in January 2025.
How many times has it been to auction?: Twice, and it sold each time.
How does its last sale compare with others?: Its 2025 sale was $12,000. Most Jettas sold in the past two years went for $7,500 to $11,000.

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