Volkswagen Golf R Maintenance Costs

A Volkswagen Golf R will cost about $6,143 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.

This is more than the industry average for popular hatchback models by $1,251. There is also a 16.43% chance that a Golf R will require a major repair during that time. This is 1.79% worse than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.

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Probability of a Major Vehicle Repair (%)
Est Annual Maintenance/Repair Costs ($)

An extended warranty is optional but recommended.

$2,019

Cost of maintenance/repair in the first five years.

This is less than the industry average for popular Hatchback models by $6,143.

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4%

Chance that this car will need a major repair in its first five years.

This is 16% better than similar vehicles in this segment.

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A higher score reflects a more reliable car, meaning the likelihood and cost of repairs is lower.

This value is determined by the cost of maintenance and the likelihood of repair values.

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Volkswagen Golf R Maintenance Costs

Year Major Repair Probability Annual Costs
1 1.63% $278
2 2.67% $314
3 3.02% $384
4 5.36% $477
5 7.68% $566
6 8.68% $726
7 9.31% $799
8 12.29% $834
9 13.32% $867
10 16.43% $898
11 24.64% $956
12 30.65% $1,038

What About Volkswagen Golf R Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Volkswagen Golf R is about $2,554 per year. This adds up to around $12,770 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Volkswagen Golf R. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

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Other Volkswagen Golf R Costs of Ownership

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