# Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf prices > The average asking price for a used 2016 Volkswagen Golf is $11,469, with 98,670 miles on average, across 132 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/2016) · [all Volkswagen Golf model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf.md) - Average asking price: $11,469 (median $10,976) - Average miles: 98,670 - For sale now: 132 - Average days listed: 71 (of 124 with a listing date) ## 2016 Volkswagen Golf prices by state States with 5 or more cars for sale. | State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed | | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | | California | $11,185 | 93,399 | 21 | 76 | | Washington | $13,125 | 90,391 | 10 | 73 | | Massachusetts | $10,712 | 96,991 | 9 | 49 | | Florida | $9,205 | 99,592 | 7 | 62 | | New York | $10,725 | 111,440 | 6 | 38 | | Ohio | $11,142 | 97,669 | 6 | 155 | | Texas | $11,631 | 91,083 | 6 | 35 | | Colorado | $13,205 | 90,284 | 6 | 73 | | New Jersey | $8,800 | 117,598 | 6 | 152 | | Virginia | $13,337 | 83,400 | 5 | 69 | ## Other Volkswagen Golf years | Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale | | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | | [2026](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2026.md) | $46,864 | 7,000 | 2 | | [2025](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2025.md) | $48,450 | 9,416 | 2 | | [2024](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2024.md) | $29,034 | 30,724 | 8 | | [2023](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2023.md) | $30,159 | 36,223 | 4 | | [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2022.md) | $25,373 | 45,359 | 1 | | [2021](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2021.md) | $16,167 | 73,696 | 32 | | [2020](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2020.md) | $15,814 | 69,478 | 28 | | [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2019.md) | $16,334 | 72,297 | 52 | | [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2018.md) | $14,541 | 78,298 | 63 | | [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2017.md) | $12,738 | 88,697 | 133 | | **2016** | $11,469 | 98,670 | 132 | | [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2015.md) | $10,246 | 108,298 | 165 | | [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2014.md) | $8,720 | 109,594 | 31 | | [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2013.md) | $8,627 | 115,984 | 88 | | [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2012.md) | $8,675 | 116,514 | 65 | | [2011](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2011.md) | $8,092 | 120,594 | 37 | | [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2010.md) | $6,469 | 132,947 | 19 | | [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2009.md) | $9,512 | 81,302 | 3 | | [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2008.md) | $6,785 | 103,528 | 4 | | [2006](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2006.md) | $5,739 | 95,653 | 2 | | [2004](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2004.md) | $5,234 | 140,883 | 7 | | [2003](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2003.md) | $3,896 | 155,376 | 4 | | [2001](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2001.md) | $6,485 | 121,931 | 1 | | [1996](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/1996.md) | $11,500 | 148,000 | 1 | ## Recalls · 9 NHTSA, this model year. - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (Feb 14, 2024): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister. - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE (Jul 27, 2022): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly. - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE (Aug 22, 2019): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park." - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS (Mar 6, 2019): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture. - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE (Jul 11, 2018): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." - UNKNOWN OR OTHER (May 16, 2018): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements. ## Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf prices: common questions ### What is a fair price for a used 2016 Volkswagen Golf? Used 2016 Volkswagen Golfs for sale at U.S. dealers ask $11,469 on average (half ask less than $10,976), across 132 cars. The cars for sale have 98,670 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 2016 Volkswagen Golfs for sale? The 124 for sale with a listing date have been listed 71 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 2016 Volkswagen Golf compare with the 2015 and 2017? The 2016 asks $11,469 on average with 98,670 miles; the 2015 asks $10,246 with 108,298 miles, and the 2017 asks $12,738 with 88,697 miles. ### Does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf have recalls? NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2016 Volkswagen Golf. 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 - Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=&price=&mileage= (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check) - Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value - Free alerts for new listings and price drops: https://ottoquest.com/deals 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. --- OttoQuest · [this page](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2016). Prices are asking prices of cars for sale in the U.S. and recorded sold prices; a guide to the price, not to a car's condition.