Volkswagen Golf Maintenance Costs
A Volkswagen Golf will cost about $5,555 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.
This beats the industry average for popular hatchback models by $175. There is also a 15.91% chance that a Golf will require a major repair during that time. This is 0.19% worse than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.
An extended warranty is optional but recommended.
$1,745
Cost of maintenance/repair in the first five years.
This is less than the industry average for popular Hatchback models by $5,556.
5%
Chance that this car will need a major repair in its first five years.
This is 16% better than similar vehicles in this segment.
Warranty Score:
Volkswagen Golf
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.
Get QuoteVolkswagen Golf Maintenance Costs
| Year | Major Repair Probability | Annual Costs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.64% | $223 |
| 2 | 2.72% | $262 |
| 3 | 3.05% | $325 |
| 4 | 5.39% | $426 |
| 5 | 7.72% | $509 |
| 6 | 8.69% | $640 |
| 7 | 9.37% | $741 |
| 8 | 12.12% | $780 |
| 9 | 13.39% | $807 |
| 10 | 15.91% | $842 |
| 11 | 24.64% | $894 |
| 12 | 30.65% | $974 |
Volkswagen Golf Maintenance Schedule
| Mileage | Recommended Maintenance |
|---|---|
| 10,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter |
| 20,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Fuel Filter Replacement, Brake System Flush, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 30,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
| 40,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 50,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
| 60,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 70,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
| 80,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 90,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
| 100,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Lubricate Doors, Water Pump Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Fuel Filter Replacement |
| 110,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
| 120,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 130,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Replace Timing Belt, Water Pump Replacement, Change Oil and Filter |
| 140,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Fuel Filter Replacement, Brake System Flush, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 150,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
What About Volkswagen Golf Insurance Costs?
The average cost to insure a Volkswagen Golf is about $1,958 per year. This adds up to around $9,790 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. 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
Volkswagen Golf Maintenance Rankings
We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Maintenance. See where the Volkswagen Golf ranks for Maintenance compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the Golf stacks up in our rankings for Depreciation, Insurance and Overall Costs.
Other Volkswagen Golf Costs of Ownership
Finding a car or truck that saves on maintenance costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Volkswagen Golf costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:
Volkswagen Golfs For Sale
2011 Volkswagen Golf Base
$7,482
2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI S
$7,500
2017 Volkswagen Golf Wolfsburg Edition
$13,950
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