Volkswagen Golf Mk1

1974–1983

The Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1974–1983) costs on average €17,600 on the European used-car market, based on 4 listings. Typical prices range from €6,000 to €26,450 depending on year and condition.

Volkswagen Golf Mk1
Power
50 - 110 HP
37 - 82 kW
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Engine Size
1.6 L
Emission Class
Euro 0
Body Types
body
Saloon, Small Car, Cabriolet / Roadster
2/3
doors
4, 2 or 5
seats
Red
Color
Production years
1974–1983
Body styles
hatchback, convertible, van, pickup

Model facts

Factory data from 3,494 registrations in the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data)

Factory power
44–320 HP
median 69 HP (51 kW)
CO₂ (NEDC, median)
139 g/km
Drivetrains
Petrol/diesel 100%
Body styles
Hatchback 63% · Convertible 27% · Sedan 9%
Kerb weight
930 kg
tows up to 999 kg

Available engines

Most Common

GTI

Most popular choice for this model.

110 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
938 kg
~€71/quarter road tax

GLS

Smooth and refined.

69 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
994 kg
~€87/quarter road tax

Petrol

Smooth and refined.

54 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
836 kg
~€56/quarter road tax

C

Smooth and refined.

69 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
850 kg
~€56/quarter road tax

S

Smooth and refined.

Petrol
Euro 0
887 kg
~€71/quarter road tax

Diesel

Efficient for long distance.

60 HP
Diesel
Euro 0
910 kg
~€149/quarter road tax

LS

Smooth and refined.

60 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
890 kg
~€71/quarter road tax

C

Efficient for long distance.

54 HP
Diesel
Euro 0
936 kg
~€149/quarter road tax

1.6L Diesel

Efficient for long distance.

54 HP
1.6L
Diesel
Euro 0
941 kg
~€149/quarter road tax

GL

Smooth and refined.

50 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
910 kg
~€71/quarter road tax

GL

Efficient for long distance.

69 HP
Diesel
Euro 0
910 kg
~€149/quarter road tax

L

Efficient for long distance.

50 HP
Diesel
Euro 0
910 kg
~€149/quarter road tax

L

Smooth and refined.

Petrol
Euro 0
836 kg
~€56/quarter road tax

CL

Smooth and refined.

Petrol
Euro 0
864 kg
~€71/quarter road tax

Generations

Prices and mileage by year

YearAverage priceAverage mileageListings
1982€6,000129,260 km1
1981€26,45097,204 km2
1980€11,500105,715 km1

Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).

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