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Volkswagen Golf depreciation
The Volkswagen Golf loses about 35% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £28,735, a 2023 example with around 28,500 miles on the clock is worth about £18,400 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of Golf at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used Golf is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's Golf at its typical mileage (9,500 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 yr | 9,500 | £25,500 | £22,850–£28,150 | 89% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 19,000 | £21,300 | £19,000–£23,600 | 78% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 28,500 | £18,400 | £16,300–£20,450 | 69% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 38,000 | £16,450 | £14,550–£18,350 | 65% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 47,500 | £15,200 | £13,400–£17,050 | 64% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 57,000 | £13,450 | £11,800–£15,100 | 58% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 66,500 | £10,300 | £9,000–£11,600 | 52% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 76,000 | £9,100 | £7,900–£10,300 | 47% |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | 85,500 | £8,000 | £6,900–£9,100 | 42% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full Golf profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 9 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Golf depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Volkswagen Golf depreciate?
The Volkswagen Golf loses about 35% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 28,500 miles is worth about £18,400 today.
What is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf worth?
A 2023 Volkswagen Golf at a typical 28,500 miles is worth about £18,400 — likely between £16,300 and £20,450 depending on condition and history.