Used 2021 Volkswagen Golf tailgate from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Volkswagen Golf Tailgate prices

Year-specific used tailgate pricing for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 26, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Volkswagen Golf tailgate

A used 2021 Volkswagen Golf tailgate costs between $250 and $1,263, with a median of $650 from 43 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 2021 Volkswagen Golf tailgate costs $250 to $1,263, with a median asking price of $650. Based on 43 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2021 (4 model years), updated Sep 26, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2021 Volkswagen Golf tailgate price snapshot

USD
Low
$250
Average
$724
High
$1,263
55 listings observed · 43 priced listings used · last updated Sep 26, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2021 Volkswagen Golf tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$650
2021 Volkswagen Golf median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$795–$1,175
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

w/o spoiler32 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$775$250 – $1,263
spoiler11 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$599$380 – $775

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Volkswagen Golf compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 55 observed listings, including 43 with posted prices. Its $650 median is 18% above the Volkswagen Golf guide's $551 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #4 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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$175$1,376
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Common questions

2021 Volkswagen Golf tailgate FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Volkswagen Golf tailgate?

Based on 43 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Volkswagen Golf tailgate lists between $250 and $1,263, with a median asking price of $650.

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

Using a used part, a 2021 Volkswagen Golf tailgate replacement typically runs $795–$1,175 all-in: the median used tailgate for this year lists at $650, 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 2021 Volkswagen Golf tailgate fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf tailgate 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 truck tailgate?

A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Volkswagen Golf tailgate — median $650, from 43 listings.

2021 Volkswagen Golf Tailgate Cost — Used From $250 to $1,263