# Used 2017 Volkswagen Golf prices

> The average asking price for a used 2017 Volkswagen Golf is $12,738, with 88,697 miles on average, across 133 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/2017) · [all Volkswagen Golf model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf.md)

- Average asking price: $12,738 (median $12,245)
- Average miles: 88,697
- For sale now: 133
- Average days listed: 67 (of 129 with a listing date)

## 2017 Volkswagen Golf prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| California | $12,939 | 80,662 | 21 | 104 |
| Texas | $11,080 | 96,758 | 11 | 69 |
| Massachusetts | $13,246 | 78,801 | 10 | 58 |
| Virginia | $11,073 | 107,670 | 7 | 111 |
| Georgia | $11,722 | 113,718 | 7 | 61 |
| New York | $13,808 | 73,465 | 6 | 45 |
| Illinois | $15,220 | 65,402 | 6 | 45 |
| Washington | $13,647 | 67,322 | 6 | 82 |
| New Jersey | $9,975 | 107,918 | 5 | 43 |
| Florida | $10,290 | 93,415 | 5 | 65 |

## 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** | $12,738 | 88,697 | 133 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf/2016.md) | $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 · 5

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.
- 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.
- 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."
- SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER (Dec 29, 2016): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly.  Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.

## Used 2017 Volkswagen Golf prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2017 Volkswagen Golf?

Used 2017 Volkswagen Golfs for sale at U.S. dealers ask $12,738 on average (half ask less than $12,245), across 133 cars. The cars for sale have 88,697 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.

### Where is a used 2017 Volkswagen Golf cheapest?

Among states with at least 10 for sale, Texas has the lowest average asking price, $11,080 across 11 cars with 96,758 miles on average, and Massachusetts the highest, $13,246 across 10 with 78,801 miles on average. Part of a gap between states is mileage and trim, not the state.

### How long are used 2017 Volkswagen Golfs for sale?

The 129 for sale with a listing date have been listed 67 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 2017 Volkswagen Golf compare with the 2016 and 2018?

The 2017 asks $12,738 on average with 88,697 miles; the 2016 asks $11,469 with 98,670 miles, and the 2018 asks $14,541 with 78,298 miles.

### Does the 2017 Volkswagen Golf have recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2017 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.

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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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