Volkswagen Golf Statistics
11,825 vehicles analyzed (1988–2021)
Last updated: May 2026
The Volkswagen Golf has an accident rate of 35.8% based on 11,825 vehicles analyzed from 1988 to 2021. The salvage title rate is 0.5% and the total loss rate is 0.6%. Average mileage is 74,820 miles with 1.9 owners on average.
Safety & Risk Profile
35.8%
Accident Rate
0.6%
Total Loss Rate
9.6%
Frame Damage
0.5%
Salvage Title
0.6%
Odometer Issues
Ownership Data
Avg Owners1.9
Avg Mileage74,820 mi
Common Specs
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Accident Rate Over Time
Year-by-Year Breakdown
| Year | Vehicles | Accident Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Volkswagen Golf | 15 | 20.0% |
| 2002 Volkswagen Golf | 26 | 26.9% |
| 2003 Volkswagen Golf | 35 | 22.9% |
| 2004 Volkswagen Golf | 26 | 42.3% |
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 18 | 27.8% |
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf | 19 | 42.1% |
| 2010 Volkswagen Golf | 158 | 31.0% |
| 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 294 | 42.9% |
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf | 439 | 39.9% |
| 2013 Volkswagen Golf | 433 | 38.6% |
| 2014 Volkswagen Golf | 210 | 41.0% |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 1,877 | 40.9% |
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 1,349 | 41.1% |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf | 3,263 | 37.1% |
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf | 1,090 | 30.7% |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf | 1,524 | 27.4% |
| 2020 Volkswagen Golf | 400 | 26.8% |
| 2021 Volkswagen Golf | 629 | 30.8% |
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