2018 Volkswagen Golf AC condenser price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $142
- High
- $252
Year-specific price guide
Used 2018 Volkswagen Golf AC Condenser prices
Year-specific used AC condenser pricing for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2018 Volkswagen Golf AC condenser
A used 2018 Volkswagen Golf AC condenser costs between $40 and $252, with a median of $141 from 114 salvage yard listings.
What the AC condenser does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC condenser price guide →
Also known asA/C Condenser
Price summary
A used 2018 Volkswagen Golf AC condenser costs $40 to $252, with a median asking price of $141. Based on 114 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$166
Grade B (good)$105
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$24974 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$25228 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$23112 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$249 | 74 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$252 | 28 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$231 | 12 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$166
Grade B$105
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$252 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2018 Volkswagen Golf AC condenser replacement cost?
- Used part
- $141
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $330–$740
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC condenser replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf compare?
The 2018 guide is based on 127 observed listings, including 114 with posted prices. Its $141 median is 2% above the Volkswagen Golf guide's $138 median.
Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #5 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Shopping across all 11 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Compare model years
What does a Volkswagen Golf AC condenser cost in other years?
20252 listingsCompatibleNo priced listings yet202412 listingsCompatible$208$30 – $293202312 listingsCompatible$208$30 – $293202212 listingsCompatible$208$30 – $293202150 listingsCompatible$172$52 – $263202077 listingsCompatible$137$40 – $2632019131 listingsCompatible$120$40 – $2822017181 listingsCompatible$120$40 – $2822016177 listingsCompatible$125$38 – $3052015181 listingsCompatible$145$40 – $474
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Common questions
2018 Volkswagen Golf AC condenser FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Volkswagen Golf AC condenser?
Based on 114 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Volkswagen Golf AC condenser lists between $40 and $252, with a median asking price of $141.
How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Volkswagen Golf AC condenser?
Using a used part, a 2018 Volkswagen Golf AC condenser replacement typically runs $330–$740 all-in: the median used AC condenser for this year lists at $141, and independent-shop labor for AC condenser replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2018 Volkswagen Golf AC condenser fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf AC condenser also appear under model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
How much is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf a/c condenser?
A a/c condenser is another name for a AC condenser. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Volkswagen Golf AC condenser — median $141, from 114 listings.