1998 Volkswagen Golf
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Volkswagen Golf is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1998 Volkswagen Golf at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
1998 Volkswagen Golf MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1998 Volkswagen Golf costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
1998 Volkswagen Golf trims & engines on record
1998 Volkswagen Golf vehicles on record
Other Volkswagen Golf model years
1998 Volkswagen Golf — frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Volkswagen Golf have any safety recalls?
Recall data for the 1998 Volkswagen Golf is being refreshed — enter a VIN to check a specific car against official NHTSA records.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Volkswagen Golf get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 1998 Volkswagen Golf at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 27 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.