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Used Volkswagen

3 models · 136 for sale

Ask about Volkswagens

Answers from 10,278 cars listed by NZ dealers, with prices, running costs and safety data

Volkswagen models

Hatchbacks

SUVs

Utes

New in NZ

  • ID.4New · ElectricTypically $47,990 used
  • ID.5New · Electric411 on NZ roads

Prices listed by NZ dealers · 6 October 2026

Volkswagen picks

  • Safest: Golf (5 stars, 2020–26 models)

  • Cheapest to run: Golf ($3,410 a year)

  • Least wear and tear: Golf (23% fewer fails than the average car its age)

Used Volkswagen: common questions

Which used Volkswagen should I buy?

The Volkswagen models NZ dealers list most are the Golf (59), the Tiguan (47) and the Amarok (30), of 3 models on 6 October 2026. For safety, the Golf's 2020–26 models rate 5 stars, the highest here. To run, the Golf costs least, about $3,410 a year at this week's fuel prices. Each model's page has its usual prices and the cars for sale.

Which used Volkswagen is safest?

The Golf's 2020–26 models rate 5 stars, the highest of the Volkswagen models here, as do the Tiguan. Ratings are from Rightcar (NZTA).

Which used Volkswagen is cheapest to run?

The Golf: about $3,410 a year in fuel and road user charges, driving 14,000 km at this week's MBIE prices.

Which used Volkswagen has the least wear and tear?

In UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF), the Golf failed its first test 23% less often than the average car its age, the fewest fails of the Volkswagen models here.

Sources

Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.

Safety: Rightcar (NZTA).

Running costs: Rightcar fuel use, at MBIE’s weekly national average prices.

Wear and tear: UK MOT test results (the UK’s WoF).

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