# Used 2018 Volkswagen Golf R prices

> The average asking price for a used 2018 Volkswagen Golf R is $25,570, with 83,622 miles on average, across 54 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2018) · [all Volkswagen Golf R model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r.md)

- Average asking price: $25,570 (median $25,044)
- Average miles: 83,622
- For sale now: 54
- Average days listed: 55 (of 51 with a listing date)

## 2018 Volkswagen Golf R prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Ohio | $25,135 | 81,719 | 6 | 40 |
| California | $27,749 | 59,726 | 5 | 38 |

## Other Volkswagen Golf R years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2027](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2027.md) | $54,458 | 6 | 155 |
| [2026](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2026.md) | $53,218 | 948 | 326 |
| [2025](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2025.md) | $48,192 | 12,520 | 38 |
| [2024](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2024.md) | $41,978 | 23,792 | 177 |
| [2023](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2023.md) | $39,918 | 33,329 | 64 |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2022.md) | $36,958 | 43,903 | 36 |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2019.md) | $30,091 | 62,678 | 97 |
| **2018** | $25,570 | 83,622 | 54 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2017.md) | $23,096 | 85,328 | 68 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2016.md) | $20,327 | 92,863 | 54 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2015.md) | $18,842 | 108,640 | 22 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2013.md) | $16,871 | 106,584 | 28 |
| [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2012.md) | $13,776 | 122,507 | 10 |

## Recalls · 4

NHTSA, this model year.

- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (May 5, 2021): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles.  These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale.  As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (Sep 16, 2020): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles.  These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale.  As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS (Dec 5, 2018): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles.  The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY (Nov 14, 2018): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles.  The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.

## Used 2018 Volkswagen Golf R prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2018 Volkswagen Golf R?

Used 2018 Volkswagen Golf Rs for sale at U.S. dealers ask $25,570 on average (half ask less than $25,044), across 54 cars. The cars for sale have 83,622 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### How long are used 2018 Volkswagen Golf Rs for sale?

The 51 for sale with a listing date have been listed 55 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### How does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R compare with the 2017 and 2019?

The 2018 asks $25,570 on average with 83,622 miles; the 2017 asks $23,096 with 85,328 miles, and the 2019 asks $30,091 with 62,678 miles.

### Does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

## More

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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