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Learn moreHow much does a starter motor replacement cost for Volkswagen Golf?
A typical starter motor replacement in the UK costs around £155 - £405.
Depending on your Volkswagen Golf engine, and whether you live in a big city or a small one, the price of a starter motor replacement on your vehicle can be higher or lower. We computed prices for some of the best-selling cars in the UK in order to give you an idea of how much does a starter motor replacement costs.
| Car model | Fixter price range |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 1.2 S | £229 - £360 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 E | £158 - £248 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 GT | £222 - £349 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Match | £229 - £360 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Match Edition | £228 - £358 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 R Line | £258 - £405 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 R Line Edition | £258 - £405 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 S | £155 - £243 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 SE | £217 - £341 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Se Navigation | £223 - £350 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Twist | £172 - £270 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Active | £208 - £327 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Life | £179 - £282 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Match | £194 - £304 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Match Edition | £208 - £327 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 R-Line | £208 - £327 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Se Navigation | £201 - £315 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Style | £186 - £293 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Style Edition | £186 - £293 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Bluemotion | £215 - £338 |
What's included in a starter motor replacement for Volkswagen Golf?
What's included
| Starter Motor | |
| No additional work without your approval | |
| We only use manufacturer parts or equivalent | |
| All parts and labour are protected with our Fixter 12-month warranty |
The starter motor is the component responsible for turning over or ‘cranking’ the engine to start the car. Without a functioning starter motor, it’s not possible to start a car by using the ignition alone. The starter motor is a key component for a smooth running vehicle.
How long does a starter motor replacement for Volkswagen Golf take?
| Car model | Average labour time |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 1 S | 1 h 15 min - 1 h 48 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 2 R | 1 h 37 min - 2 h 14 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 2 S | 1 h 23 min - 2 h 4 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1 SE | 1 h 9 min - 1 h 54 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 | 1 h 31 min - 2 h 20 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 2 GT | 1 h 29 min - 2 h 22 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 2 SE | 1 h 27 min - 2 h 24 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.2 S | 1 h 1 min - 1 h 46 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 E | 1 h 12 min - 2 h |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 S | 1 h 38 min - 2 h 14 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.6 S | 1 h 36 min - 2 h 16 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.9 S | 1 h 34 min - 2 h 18 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 2 GTD | 1 h 32 min - 2 h 20 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 2 GTi | 1 h 30 min - 2 h 22 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1 Life | 58 min - 1 h 54 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 GT | 1 h 26 min - 2 h 9 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 SE | 1 h 24 min - 2 h 11 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.6 GT | 1 h 39 min - 2 h 13 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE | 1 h 37 min - 2 h 15 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GL | 1 h 23 min - 2 h 5 min |
