2018 Volkswagen Golf tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $250
- Average
- $724
- High
- $1,400
Year-specific price guide
Used 2018 Volkswagen Golf Tailgate prices
Year-specific used tailgate pricing for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Part overview
About the 2018 Volkswagen Golf tailgate
A used 2018 Volkswagen Golf tailgate costs between $250 and $1,400, with a median of $695 from 151 salvage yard listings.
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used 2018 Volkswagen Golf tailgate costs $250 to $1,400, with a median asking price of $695. Based on 151 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2021 (4 model years), updated Sep 27, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Replacement cost
What is the 2018 Volkswagen Golf tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $695
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $840–$1,220
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Hatchback, Mexico built, w/o spoiler; light tint glass36 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$900$250 – $1,263
Hatchback, Mexico built, w/o spoiler; privacy tint glass10 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$900$585 – $1,290
Year-specific context
How does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf compare?
The 2018 guide is based on 177 observed listings, including 151 with posted prices. Its $695 median is 26% above the Volkswagen Golf guide's $551 median.
Among the 11 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 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 tailgate cost in other years?
202520 listings$1,250$1,250 – $1,250202421 listings$745$295 – $1,400202321 listings$745$295 – $1,400202221 listings$745$295 – $1,400202155 listingsCompatible$650$250 – $1,263202068 listingsCompatible$700$250 – $1,2632019167 listingsCompatible$700$200 – $1,4002017329 listings$499$200 – $9202016279 listings$500$200 – $9202015325 listings$495$200 – $968
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Common questions
2018 Volkswagen Golf tailgate FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Volkswagen Golf tailgate?
Based on 151 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Volkswagen Golf tailgate lists between $250 and $1,400, with a median asking price of $695.
How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Volkswagen Golf tailgate?
Using a used part, a 2018 Volkswagen Golf tailgate replacement typically runs $840–$1,220 all-in: the median used tailgate for this year lists at $695, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2018 Volkswagen Golf tailgate fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf tailgate 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 truck tailgate?
A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Volkswagen Golf tailgate — median $695, from 151 listings.