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Volkswagen Golf depreciation
The Volkswagen Golf loses about 28% 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 £18,350 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of Golf at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
How this curve is built — the level is pinned to a researched used-market price for this model (AutoTrader median, 2023 at 30k miles). The curve shape itself is a segment-level model shared with similar cars, not a per-model measurement, so treat the year-on-year pattern as indicative and the anchored year as the firm point.
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 | £24,300 | £22,150–£26,450 | 85% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 19,000 | £21,100 | £19,150–£23,100 | 77% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 28,500 | £18,350 | £16,600–£20,150 | 68% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 38,000 | £16,000 | £14,350–£17,600 | 63% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 47,500 | £13,900 | £12,450–£15,350 | 58% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 57,000 | £12,100 | £10,750–£13,400 | 52% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 66,500 | £10,300 | £9,150–£11,450 | 52% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 76,000 | £9,150 | £8,050–£10,200 | 47% |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | 85,500 | £8,050 | £7,100–£9,050 | 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.
Best time to buy or sell
Buy — Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it
- Loses about 8% a year around 3 years old
- UK numbers steady (-1.5% year on year)
- Reliability 78/100
Golf depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Volkswagen Golf depreciate?
The Volkswagen Golf loses about 28% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 28,500 miles is worth about £18,350 today.
What is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf worth?
A 2023 Volkswagen Golf at a typical 28,500 miles is worth about £18,350 — likely between £16,600 and £20,150 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Volkswagen Golf?
Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it. It loses about 8% a year around 3 years old.