2018 Volkswagen Golf tail light price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $168
- High
- $393
Year-specific price guide
Used 2018 Volkswagen Golf Tail Light prices
Year-specific used tail light 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 tail light
A used 2018 Volkswagen Golf tail light costs between $50 and $393, with a median of $155 from 222 salvage yard listings.
What the tail light does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tail light price guide →
Also known asTaillightTail Light AssemblyTaillight AssemblyTail LampRear Light
Price summary
A used 2018 Volkswagen Golf tail light costs $50 to $393, with a median asking price of $155. Based on 222 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2021 (4 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Replacement cost
What is the 2018 Volkswagen Golf tail light replacement cost?
- Used part
- $155
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$150
- 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $205–$305
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tail light replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. 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 290 observed listings, including 222 with posted prices. Its $155 median is 41% above the Volkswagen Golf guide's $110 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2020, 2021. 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.
Compare model years
What does a Volkswagen Golf tail light cost in other years?
202552 listings$287$150 – $3152024143 listings$246$74 – $420202361 listings$246$74 – $400202239 listings$195$74 – $3872021165 listingsCompatible$171$50 – $3332020164 listingsCompatible$170$50 – $3332019264 listingsCompatible$155$50 – $3932017674 listings$75$30 – $3362016674 listings$75$30 – $3362015689 listings$100$30 – $336
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Common questions
2018 Volkswagen Golf tail light FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Volkswagen Golf tail light?
Based on 222 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Volkswagen Golf tail light lists between $50 and $393, with a median asking price of $155.
How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Volkswagen Golf tail light?
Using a used part, a 2018 Volkswagen Golf tail light replacement typically runs $205–$305 all-in: the median used tail light for this year lists at $155, and independent-shop labor for tail light replacement typically takes 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$150). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2018 Volkswagen Golf tail light fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf tail light also appear under model years 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 2018 Volkswagen Golf taillight?
A taillight is another name for a tail light. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Volkswagen Golf tail light — median $155, from 222 listings.