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 | — | — |
| Generation 2 2001–2003 | — | — | 0 | — | — |
| Mk5 2004–2009 | — | — | 0 | — | — |
| Mk6 2010–2014 | — | — | 0 | 11 | 60 |
| Mk7 2015–2021 | — | $10,703–$16,990 | 547 | 23 | 1,472 |
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 | 109 |
| Volkswagen 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1985–2018 | 15 models | 46 |
| Volkswagen 2.5L 5-cylinder | 2010–2014 | 10 models | 34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 49 | Engine, Air Bags, Power Train |
| 2014 | 5 | 11 | Air Bags, Engine, Power Train |
| 2015 | 12 | 657 | Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System |
| 2017 | 5 | 724 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Unknown Or Other, Engine |
| 2018 | 6 | 91 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $8,299 · 111,369 mi · Belle Vernon, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Golf R — $14,299 · 100,246 mi · Belle Vernon, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $11,950 · 70,259 mi · Gettysburg, PA
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf S, SE — $11,490 · 112,514 mi · York, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEV — $5,225 · 167,447 mi · Harleysville, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $11,395 · 77,619 mi · Spring City, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $8,499 · 111,771 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Golf 20l tdi — $10,990 · 82,381 mi · Willow Grove, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Golf 25l pzev — $14,995 · 46,643 mi · Columbia, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $9,895 · 126,188 mi · New Castle, PA
- 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI — $9,000 · 73,100 mi · Cornwells Heights, PA
- 2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS — $7,995 · 121,931 mi · Levittown, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf S, Wolfsburg — $8,900 · 111,143 mi · Pen Argyl, 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 — $8,000 · 110,500 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf S, SE — $15,599 · 67,859 mi · Doylestown, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL — $9,998 · 101,481 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $11,977 · 115,171 mi · Butler, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf S, Wolfsburg, SE, SEL — $17,998 · 32,235 mi · King of Prussia, PA
- 2011 Volkswagen Golf Tdi — $8,740 · 149,846 mi · York, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL — $9,999 · 107,968 mi · Hazleton, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf S, SE — $11,995 · 120,014 mi · Pottstown, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf S, Wolfsburg, SE, SEL — $5,900 · 56,000 mi · Mt Pleasant, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf S, Wolfsburg, SE, SEL — $10,963 · 109,998 mi · Doylestown, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf S, SE — $14,990 · 71,132 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf S, Wolfsburg, SE, SEL — $11,495 · 114,856 mi · Dillsburg, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI — $12,977 · 109,024 mi · Butler, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Golf Golf — $18,900 · 59,730 mi · Lebanon, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $17,080 · 96 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL — $9,995 · 106,183 mi · Murrysville, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf S, Wolfsburg, SE, SEL — $10,400 · 149,188 mi · Wrightsville, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Golf Tdi — $10,500 · 121,159 mi · Feasterville-Trevose, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $9,990 · 112,892 mi · York, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T, TDI — $14,977 · 25,704 mi · Butler, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Golf Tdi — $11,300 · 107,562 mi · New Cumberland, PA