Used 2017 Volkswagen Golf starter from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2017 Volkswagen Golf Starter prices

Year-specific used starter pricing for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 30, 2026

Part overview

About the 2017 Volkswagen Golf starter

A used 2017 Volkswagen Golf starter costs between $30 and $271, with a median of $85 from 159 salvage yard listings.

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

Also known asStarter Motor
Price summary

A used 2017 Volkswagen Golf starter costs $30 to $271, with a median asking price of $85. Based on 159 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2021 (11 model years), updated Sep 30, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$85
Grade B (good)$110

2017 Volkswagen Golf starter price snapshot

USD
Low
$30
Average
$105
High
$271
200 listings observed · 159 priced listings used · last updated Sep 30, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$222130 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$2719 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$7520 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$271 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2017 Volkswagen Golf starter replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$85
2017 Volkswagen Golf median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$180–$535
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for starter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full starter replacement cost breakdown

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

1.8L, AT, AWD44 listingsInterchange 2011–2018$70$40 – $222
2.0L44 listingsInterchange 2011–2018$70$40 – $222
1.8L, MT42 listingsInterchange 2015–2021$136$50 – $271
1.8L, AT, FWD29 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$75$30 – $216

Year-specific context

How does the 2017 Volkswagen Golf compare?

The 2017 guide is based on 200 observed listings, including 159 with posted prices. Its $85 median is 7% below the Volkswagen Golf guide's $91 median.

Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. 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.

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Common questions

2017 Volkswagen Golf starter FAQ

How much is a used 2017 Volkswagen Golf starter?

Based on 159 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Volkswagen Golf starter lists between $30 and $271, with a median asking price of $85.

How much does it cost to replace a 2017 Volkswagen Golf starter?

Using a used part, a 2017 Volkswagen Golf starter replacement typically runs $180–$535 all-in: the median used starter for this year lists at $85, and independent-shop labor for starter replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2017 Volkswagen Golf starter fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf starter also appear under model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 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 2017 Volkswagen Golf starter motor?

A starter motor is another name for a starter. The prices on this page cover the 2017 Volkswagen Golf starter — median $85, from 159 listings.

2017 Volkswagen Golf Starter Cost — Used From $30 to $271