Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Volkswagen Golf
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mk4 1996–2000 | — | — | 0 | 8 | 102 |
| Generation 2 2001–2003 | — | — | 0 | 22 | 242 |
| Mk5 2004–2009 | — | — | 0 | 13 | 61 |
| Mk6 2010–2014 | — | — | 0 | 26 | 287 |
| Mk7 2015–2021 | — | $10,703–$16,990 | 547 | 41 | 1,965 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Engines used in the Golf
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW 2.0L I4 (EA888 & predecessors) | 1992–2019 | 32 models | 108 |
| Volkswagen 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1985–2018 | 15 models | 41 |
| Volkswagen 2.5L 5-cylinder | 2010–2014 | 10 models | 34 |
Volkswagen Golf fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
Used Volkswagen Golf prices by year →
About the Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1). The Golf is Volkswagen's bestseller and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide.
Source: Wikipedia — Volkswagen Golf, CC BY-SA.
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 160 | $10,703 | 20% | 110,207 mi |
| 2016 | 90 | $11,999 | 23% | 88,581 mi |
| 2017 | 150 | $12,489 | 24% | 85,984 mi |
| 2018 | 51 | $13,995 | 27% | 68,444 mi |
| 2019 | 39 | $16,990 | 32% | 73,918 mi |
| 2020 | 32 | $15,849 | 30% | 62,338 mi |
| 2021 | 25 | $16,980 | 32% | 60,253 mi |
| 2024 | 8 | $35,049 | 67% | 20,626 mi |
| 2025 | 16 | $49,200 | 94% | 3,656 mi |
| 2026 | 66 | $52,411 | 100% | 138 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 102 | Visibility, Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 2001 | 9 | 131 | Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System |
| 2002 | 7 | 80 | Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System |
| 2003 | 6 | 31 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Seats |
| 2004 | 6 | 28 | Electrical System, Fuel System, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 2005 | 4 | 19 | Air Bags, Fuel System, Other |
| 2006 | 3 | 12 | Vehicle Speed Control, Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 2010 | 4 | 69 | Fuel System, Diesel, Air Bags |
| 2011 | 6 | 110 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Fuel System, Power Train |
| 2012 | 6 | 49 | Engine, Air Bags, Power Train |
| 2013 | 5 | 48 | Engine, Air Bags, Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 2014 | 5 | 11 | Air Bags, Engine, Power Train |
| 2015 | 12 | 658 | Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System |
| 2016 | 9 | 300 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Engine, Unknown Or Other |
| 2017 | 5 | 727 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Unknown Or Other, Engine |
| 2018 | 6 | 91 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train |
| 2019 | 6 | 157 | Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other |
| 2020 | 2 | 14 | Engine, Fuel System, Gasoline |
| 2021 | 1 | 18 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Power Train |
| 2023 | 0 | 17 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Back Over Prevention |
| 2024 | 0 | 39 | Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other, Power Train |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 0 | 2 | Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf S, SE — $11,995 · 120,014 mi · Pottstown, PA
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf S, SE — $18,000 · 18,434 mi · Newtown Square, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL — $12,995 · 71,843 mi · Waterford, PA
- 2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS — $7,995 · 121,931 mi · Levittown, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Golf Tdi — $11,400 · 91,515 mi · Allentown, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $7,895 · 177,455 mi · Reading, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL — $12,021 · 89,585 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf S, SE — $15,384 · 71,132 mi · Camp Hill, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL — $9,885 · 123,736 mi · Ephrata, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $12,110 · 67,832 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf S, SE — $11,995 · 120,014 mi · Pottstown, PA
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf S, SE — $10,900 · 95,962 mi · Harleysville, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $11,812 · 75,633 mi · New Holland, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf R — $25,335 · 64,109 mi · Schnecksville, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf S, Wolfsburg, SE, SEL — $16,489 · 47,445 mi · Langhorne, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEV — $4,925 · 167,447 mi · Harleysville, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Golf Fwd — $5,995 · 111,215 mi · Uniontown, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $9,120 · 89,513 mi · New Cumberland, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf Tsi s fwd — $7,498 · 110,800 mi · Lititz, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Base, S — $8,977 · 107,627 mi · Butler, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Golf 25l pzev fwd — $11,987 · 62,189 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf S, SE — $12,350 · 110,410 mi · Moon Township, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf S, Wolfsburg, SE, SEL — $9,995 · 109,472 mi · Mount Pocono, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $9,989 · 102,594 mi · Larksville, PA
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf S, SE — $10,360 · 119,084 mi · New Cumberland, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Golf Tsi fwd — $18,385 · 51,314 mi · York, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf S — $12,310 · 48,999 mi · Erie, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL — $8,965 · 121,532 mi · Gettysburg, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T TSI — $15,987 · 57,717 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $8,995 · 126,188 mi · New Castle, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf S, Wolfsburg, SE, SEL — $16,965 · 23,556 mi · Gettysburg, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Golf Tsi fwd — $16,808 · 66,098 mi · Rimersburg, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL — $9,500 · 101,619 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf S, Wolfsburg, SE, SEL — $5,900 · 56,000 mi · Mt Pleasant, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL — $9,999 · 107,968 mi · Hazleton, PA
- 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI — $9,134 · 149,846 mi · York, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI — $11,977 · 109,024 mi · Butler, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL — $9,995 · 106,184 mi · Murrysville, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $10,384 · 112,892 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $13,977 · 25,704 mi · Butler, PA