# Used 2021 Volkswagen Golf prices

> The average asking price for a used 2021 Volkswagen Golf is $16,167, with 73,696 miles on average, across 32 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/2021) · [all Volkswagen Golf model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf.md)

- Average asking price: $16,167 (median $15,344)
- Average miles: 73,696
- For sale now: 32
- Average days listed: 98 (of 30 with a listing date)

## 2021 Volkswagen Golf prices by state

Too few cars in any one state yet.

## 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** | $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](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 · 1

NHTSA, this model year.

- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (Nov 18, 2020): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles.  The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

## Used 2021 Volkswagen Golf prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2021 Volkswagen Golf?

Used 2021 Volkswagen Golfs for sale at U.S. dealers ask $16,167 on average (half ask less than $15,344), across 32 cars. The cars for sale have 73,696 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 2021 Volkswagen Golfs for sale?

The 30 for sale with a listing date have been listed 98 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 2021 Volkswagen Golf compare with the 2020?

The 2021 asks $16,167 on average with 73,696 miles; the 2020 asks $15,814 with 69,478 miles.

### Does the 2021 Volkswagen Golf have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign that covers the 2021 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=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (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.

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