2016 Volkswagen Golf transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $175
- Average
- $1,198
- High
- $5,447
Year-specific price guide
Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf Transmission prices
Year-specific used transmission pricing for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2016 Volkswagen Golf transmission
A used 2016 Volkswagen Golf transmission costs between $175 and $5,447, with a median of $720 from 427 salvage yard listings.
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used 2016 Volkswagen Golf transmission costs $175 to $5,447, with a median asking price of $720. Based on 427 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2018 (5 model years), updated Oct 4, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$819
Grade B (good)$619
Grade C (fair)$520
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$175–$5,447360 listings
Grade BStandard used$550–$86222 listings
Grade CVisible wear$520–$65014 listings
Grade XUngraded$295–$3,40031 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $175–$5,447 | 360 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $550–$862 | 22 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $520–$650 | 14 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $295–$3,400 | 31 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$819
Grade B$619
Grade C$520
Ungraded$650
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $175–$5,447 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $720
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,290–$2,520
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
MT, Htbk, Base, diesel engine, (6 speed), transmission ID NBL42 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$819$550 – $1,030
AT, Htbk, Base, gasoline engine, (6 speed), (transmission ID PPU)40 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$580$175 – $732
AT, SW, gasoline engine, (6 speed), (transmission ID PPU)40 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$580$175 – $732
MT, Htbk, Base, gasoline engine, (5 speed), transmission ID QSY32 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$1,074$500 – $1,580
MT, SW, gasoline engine, (5 speed), transmission ID RNN32 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$1,074$500 – $1,580
MT, Htbk, Base, diesel engine, (6 speed), transmission ID PFN27 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$619$295 – $971
MT, SW, diesel engine, (6 speed), transmission ID PFN27 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$619$295 – $971
AT, Htbk, R model, (6 speed), transmission ID QSP24 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$2,500$1,200 – $5,334
MT, Htbk, Base, gasoline engine, (5 speed), transmission ID NZA17 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$625$500 – $1,564
MT, Htbk, Base, gasoline engine, (5 speed), transmission ID RNN17 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$625$500 – $1,564
MT, SW, gasoline engine, (5 speed), transmission ID NZA17 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$625$500 – $1,564
MT, SW, gasoline engine, (5 speed), transmission ID RTW17 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$625$500 – $1,564
MT, Htbk, R model, (6 speed), transmission ID QPP16 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$5,190$2,949 – $5,447
AT, Htbk, R model, (6 speed), transmission ID PZS14 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$3,250$2,598 – $4,899
MT, SW, diesel engine, (6 speed), transmission ID NBL10 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$847$717 – $1,000
AT, Htbk, R model, (6 speed), transmission ID PUR5 listingsInterchange 2015–2017$3,295$1,063 – $4,899
MT, Htbk, R model, (6 speed), transmission ID NYG5 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$3,470$2,800 – $3,569
MT, Htbk, Base, gasoline engine, (5 speed), transmission ID RTW3 listingsInterchange 2014–2017$520$500 – $546
MT, SW, gasoline engine, (5 speed), transmission ID QSY3 listingsInterchange 2014–2017$520$500 – $546
Year-specific context
How does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf compare?
The 2016 guide is based on 578 observed listings, including 427 with posted prices. Its $720 median is 22% below the Volkswagen Golf guide's $920 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 5 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 transmission cost in other years?
202532 listings$4,310$3,500 – $4,986202412 listings$4,457$1,495 – $4,986202312 listings$4,457$1,495 – $4,98620225 listings$4,500$1,495 – $4,5002021100 listings$966$300 – $1,897202099 listings$801$249 – $4,5002019230 listings$950$249 – $5,260201858 listingsCompatible$1,300$364 – $5,4492017807 listingsCompatible$1,000$175 – $5,4472015783 listingsCompatible$819$175 – $5,447
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$116median
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$105median
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Brake Caliper
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Rear Bumper Assembly
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$120$1,130
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Front Bumper
$325median
$125$700
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Rear Bumper
$326median
$115$600
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Car Radio
$151median
$35$697
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Center Console
$120median
$35$537
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AC Condenser
$138median
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Control Arm
$80median
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Differential
Price data updating
16wide ±114%
Door Assembly
$525median
$175$1,376
17wide ±182%
Drive Shaft
$180median
$64$718
18wide ±297%
Engine
$1,608median
$275$9,822
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Engine Computer
$192median
$35$1,000
20wide ±196%
Exhaust Manifold
$250median
$45$1,027
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Fender
$200median
$45$743
22wide ±124%
Fog Light
$135median
$30$364
23wide ±126%
Front Seat
$175median
$59$500
24wide ±225%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$30$479
25wide ±196%
Fuel Tank
$112median
$60$500
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Grille
$190median
$49$570
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Headlight Assembly
$295median
$50$1,725
28tight ±2%
Heater Core
$91median
$91$95
29wide ±156%
Hood
$330median
$89$1,120
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Ignition Switch
$100median
$25$340
31
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
32wide ±132%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$50$380
33wide ±213%
Master Cylinder
$75median
$20$340
34wide ±127%
Side Mirror
$250median
$50$686
35tight ±3%
Power Steering Pump
$156median
$146$156
36wide ±85%
Quarter Panel
$421median
$200$912
37wide ±201%
Radiator
$149median
$50$650
38wide ±148%
Rear View Mirror
$90median
$28$295
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Starter
$91median
$25$385
40wide ±197%
Steering Column
$151median
$50$644
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Steering Rack
$200median
$45$1,109
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Steering Wheel
$170median
$75$455
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Strut
$137median
$35$536
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Sunroof
$274median
$61$1,007
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Tail Light
$110median
$30$420
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Tailgate
$551median
$200$1,400
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Throttle Body
$76median
$35$190
48tight ±20%
Torque Converter
$199median
$199$280
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Transfer Case
$350median
$95$1,350
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$135median
$38$475
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$65median
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$134median
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Window Regulator
$76median
$35$345
Common questions
2016 Volkswagen Golf transmission FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Volkswagen Golf transmission?
Based on 427 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Volkswagen Golf transmission lists between $175 and $5,447, with a median asking price of $720.
How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Volkswagen Golf transmission?
Using a used part, a 2016 Volkswagen Golf transmission replacement typically runs $1,290–$2,520 all-in: the median used transmission for this year lists at $720, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2016 Volkswagen Golf transmission fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf transmission also appear under model years 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 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 2016 Volkswagen Golf gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Volkswagen Golf transmission — median $720, from 427 listings.