Used 2021 Volkswagen Golf radiator from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Volkswagen Golf Radiator prices

Year-specific used radiator pricing for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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Last updatedOct 12, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Volkswagen Golf radiator

A used 2021 Volkswagen Golf radiator costs between $75 and $435, with a median of $165 from 59 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 2021 Volkswagen Golf radiator costs $75 to $435, with a median asking price of $165. Based on 59 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2021 (4 model years), updated Oct 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$158
Grade B (good)$137

2021 Volkswagen Golf radiator price snapshot

USD
Low
$75
Average
$177
High
$435
85 listings observed · 59 priced listings used · last updated Oct 12, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$75–$43538 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$37411 listings
Grade XUngraded$149–$26310 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$435 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Volkswagen Golf radiator replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$165
2021 Volkswagen Golf median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$355–$765
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

rear30 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$137$75 – $326
front29 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$217$75 – $435

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Volkswagen Golf compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 85 observed listings, including 59 with posted prices. Its $165 median is 11% above the Volkswagen Golf guide's $149 median.

Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #9 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2018, 2019, 2020. Shopping across all 4 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

2021 Volkswagen Golf radiator FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Volkswagen Golf radiator?

Based on 59 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Volkswagen Golf radiator lists between $75 and $435, with a median asking price of $165.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Volkswagen Golf radiator?

Using a used part, a 2021 Volkswagen Golf radiator replacement typically runs $355–$765 all-in: the median used radiator for this year lists at $165, 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 2021 Volkswagen Golf radiator fit another year?

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

A engine radiator is another name for a radiator. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Volkswagen Golf radiator — median $165, from 59 listings.

2021 Volkswagen Golf Radiator Cost — Used From $75 to $435