Volkswagen Golf transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $38
- Average
- $148
- High
- $475
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Golf transmission control module?
Asking prices from 465 salvage yards in 44 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Volkswagen Golf transmission control module
What the transmission control module does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission control module price guide →
Also known asTCMTransmission ComputerTransmission ModuleTCU
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Golf transmission control module costs $38 to $475, with a median asking price of $135. Based on 4,093 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2025 (17 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$141
Grade B (good)$115
Grade C (fair)$123
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$38–$4753,523 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$405422 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$16513 listings
Grade XUngraded$38–$258135 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $38–$475 | 3,523 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$405 | 422 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$165 | 13 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $38–$258 | 135 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$141
Grade B$115
Grade C$123
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $38–$475 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Golf transmission control module is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Golf transmission control module listings at 465 salvage yards across 44 states. Florida supplies the most, with 676 listings (16% of the total) from 36 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $99, while North Carolina yards ask $199, 101% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 676 | 36 | $151+12% |
| Texas | 572 | 36 | $99-27% |
| California | 426 | 37 | $101-25% |
| North Carolina | 172 | 19 | $199+47% |
| South Carolina | 167 | 6 | $159+18% |
| Georgia | 141 | 12 | $189+40% |
| Pennsylvania | 141 | 13 | $125-7% |
| Michigan | 131 | 25 | $190+41% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $135 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Golf transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $135
- Volkswagen Golf median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $230–$435
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission control module replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission control module replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Golf transmission control module cost by year?
202593 listings$210$59 – $3152024502 listingsFits 8 years$169$40 – $3982023491 listingsFits 8 years$170$40 – $4752022483 listingsFits 8 years$161$40 – $3552021234 listingsFits 10 years$99$41 – $3052020373 listingsFits 10 years$101$40 – $3052019661 listingsFits 10 years$111$40 – $4002018258 listingsFits 11 years$110$40 – $3352017599 listingsFits 12 years$121$40 – $4502016642 listingsFits 11 years$121$38 – $4502015515 listingsFits 8 years$140$45 – $410
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Golf transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Golf transmission control module are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 15% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $141.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $99, while 2025 tops the table at $210. Parts from 2015–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Golf sits level with the Mercedes S Class ($135), 26% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 7% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission control module: what to check
- Match exact part numbers and software flash codes: Verify hardware numbers and firmware revision suffix letters, as valve body solenoid drivers vary between sub-models.
- Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
- Verify donor axle ratio and tire size match: Ensure donor vehicle axle ratios and tire sizes match to prevent shifting fault codes and limp-mode triggers.
- Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
- Perform adaptive shift learn routine after install: Clear existing TCM adaptive tables using a scan tool so the module relearns your transmission's clutch pack wear.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Volkswagen Golf parts are priced?
01wide ±126%
Front Seat
$175median
$59$500
02wide ±248%
Axle Shaft
$116median
$30$605
03wide ±279%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$439
04wide ±285%
Wheels
$134median
$35$800
05wide ±177%
Tail Light
$110median
$30$420
06wide ±287%
Transmission
$920median
$175$5,449
07wide ±85%
Quarter Panel
$421median
$200$912
08wide ±219%
Car Radio
$151median
$35$697
09wide ±209%
Center Console
$120median
$35$537
10wide ±226%
Control Arm
$80median
$30$392
11wide ±127%
Side Mirror
$250median
$50$686
12wide ±114%
Door Assembly
$525median
$175$1,376
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Golf transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsVolkswagenGolf
Class$135
Golf$135
$0 diff36,305 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenGolf
Class$107
Golf$135
$28 diff31,796 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenGolf
Class$145
Golf$135
$10 diff28,815 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsVolkswagenGolf
F150$156
Golf$135
$21 diff25,179 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsVolkswagenGolf
Class$100
Golf$135
$35 diff21,421 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenGolf
RAV4$125
Golf$135
$10 diff19,826 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±183%
Acura ILX
$109median
$35$435
Acurawide ±218%
Acura Integra
$125median
$25$569
Acurawide ±232%
Acura MDX
$111median
$30$544
Acurawide ±203%
Acura RDX
$108median
$35$474
Acurawide ±212%
Acura TLX
$101median
$25$454
Audiwide ±253%
Audi A4
$123median
$22$644
Audiwide ±279%
Audi A6
$116median
$25$673
Volkswagenwide ±172%
Volkswagen Atlas
$110median
$31$410
Volkswagenwide ±167%
Volkswagen Jetta
$103median
$32$375
Volkswagenwide ±153%
Volkswagen Passat
$101median
$30$340
Volkswagenwide ±226%
Volkswagen Taos
$115median
$24$544
Volkswagenwide ±203%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$101median
$26$436
Common questions
Volkswagen Golf transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Volkswagen Golf?
The median asking price is $135 across 4,093 priced listings from 465 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $141. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $99.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Golf transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Golf transmission control module replacement typically runs $230–$435 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $135, and independent-shop labor for transmission control module replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Volkswagen Golf model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Golf transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Golf transmission control module fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 17 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.