A Volkswagen Golf GTI will cost about $5,759 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This is more than the industry average for popular hatchback models by $3,378. There is also a 15.91% chance that a Golf GTI will require a major repair during that time. This is 13.69% worse than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.
Probability of a Major Vehicle Repair (%) Est Annual Maintenance/Repair Costs ($) Save up to 25% on maintenance and repairs and compare service quotes online with My CarEdge| Year | Major Repair Probability | Annual Costs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.64% | $243 |
| 2 | 2.72% | $283 |
| 3 | 3.05% | $345 |
| 4 | 5.39% | $446 |
| 5 | 7.72% | $529 |
| 6 | 8.69% | $660 |
| 7 | 9.37% | $762 |
| 8 | 12.12% | $801 |
| 9 | 13.39% | $827 |
| 10 | 15.91% | $863 |
| 11 | 24.64% | $914 |
| 12 | 30.65% | $994 |
| Mileage | Recommended Maintenance |
|---|---|
| 10,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter |
| 20,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Fuel Filter Replacement, Brake System Flush, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 30,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
| 40,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 50,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
| 60,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 70,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
| 80,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 90,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
| 100,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Lubricate Doors, Water Pump Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Fuel Filter Replacement |
| 110,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
| 120,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 130,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Replace Timing Belt, Water Pump Replacement, Change Oil and Filter |
| 140,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Fuel Filter Replacement, Brake System Flush, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 150,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
The average cost to insure a Volkswagen Golf GTI is about $2,494 per year. This adds up to around $12,470 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Volkswagen Golf GTI. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure
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We consider anything that exceeds $500, including parts and labor, to be a "Major Repair".
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