Used 2018 Volkswagen Golf radiator from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Volkswagen Golf Radiator prices

Year-specific used radiator pricing for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 11, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Volkswagen Golf radiator

A used 2018 Volkswagen Golf radiator costs between $50 and $332, with a median of $169 from 303 salvage yard listings.

What the radiator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used radiator price guide →

Also known asEngine RadiatorRadiator Assembly
Price summary

A used 2018 Volkswagen Golf radiator costs $50 to $332, with a median asking price of $169. Based on 303 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (8 model years), updated Oct 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$169
Grade B (good)$156

2018 Volkswagen Golf radiator price snapshot

USD
Low
$50
Average
$175
High
$332
346 listings observed · 303 priced listings used · last updated Oct 11, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$60–$282208 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$32674 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$33221 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$332 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Volkswagen Golf radiator replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$169
2018 Volkswagen Golf median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$360–$770
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for radiator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full radiator replacement cost breakdown

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

Mexico built, Wagon46 listingsInterchange 2016–2021$192$88 – $282
Germany built, R model45 listingsInterchange 2015–2024$169$50 – $282
Mexico built, Hatchback, R model45 listingsInterchange 2015–2024$169$50 – $282
Mexico built, Hatchback, S model, front43 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$212$75 – $326
Mexico built, Hatchback, SE, front43 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$212$75 – $326
Mexico built, Hatchback, S model, rear33 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$125$75 – $326
Mexico built, Hatchback, SE, rear33 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$125$75 – $326
Germany built, e-Golf15 listingsInterchange 2015–2020$150$105 – $332

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 346 observed listings, including 303 with posted prices. Its $169 median is 13% above the Volkswagen Golf guide's $149 median.

Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #10 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024. Shopping across all 8 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.

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Common questions

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How much is a used 2018 Volkswagen Golf radiator?

Based on 303 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Volkswagen Golf radiator lists between $50 and $332, with a median asking price of $169.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Volkswagen Golf radiator?

Using a used part, a 2018 Volkswagen Golf radiator replacement typically runs $360–$770 all-in: the median used radiator for this year lists at $169, and independent-shop labor for radiator replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2018 Volkswagen Golf radiator fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf radiator also appear under model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 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 engine radiator?

A engine radiator is another name for a radiator. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Volkswagen Golf radiator — median $169, from 303 listings.

2018 Volkswagen Golf Radiator Cost — Used From $50 to $332