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Marius A.
Golf ownerVerified on Trustpilot15 Sept 2026
2018 Volkswagen Golf
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Volkswagen Golf rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across 39 Volkswagen Golf variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £339 to £679
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Volkswagen Golf rear window price, by year
Replacement costs vary by generation and the complexity of the rear-window specification. Earlier models with simple toughened glass are typically the most affordable, while later Golfs with integrated hardware, encapsulation, and brake-light circuits carry higher costs.
Variants equipped with advanced driver assistance systems may require post-replacement calibration, which can add to the overall service cost depending on your local technician's equipment.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2026 | £468 — £468 | 1 variant | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £468 — £468 | 1 variant | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £468 — £468 | 1 variant | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £468 — £468 | 1 variant | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £468 — £468 | 1 variant | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £468 — £468 | 1 variant | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £468 — £468 | 1 variant | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £573 — £679 | 5 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £573 — £679 | 5 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £573 — £679 | 5 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £573 — £679 | 5 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £573 — £679 | 5 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £573 — £679 | 5 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £573 — £679 | 5 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £407 — £637 | 9 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £407 — £579 | 7 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £407 — £579 | 7 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £407 — £579 | 7 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £339 — £629 | 9 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £339 — £629 | 5 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £339 — £629 | 3 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £339 — £629 | 4 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £339 — £629 | 3 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £339 — £629 | 5 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £383 — £457 | 3 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £383 — £457 | 4 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £383 — £457 | 4 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £299 — £505 | 13 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £299 — £505 | 13 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £299 — £505 | 11 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £299 — £505 | 11 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £299 — £505 | 11 variants | Price my 1995 |
| 1994 | £299 — £505 | 11 variants | Price my 1994 |
| 1993 | £299 — £505 | 11 variants | Price my 1993 |
| 1992 | £299 — £505 | 11 variants | Price my 1992 |
| 1991 | £259 — £442 | 5 variants | Price my 1991 |
| 1990 | £259 — £442 | 5 variants | Price my 1990 |
| 1989 | £259 — £442 | 5 variants | Price my 1989 |
| 1988 | £259 — £442 | 5 variants | Price my 1988 |
| 1987 | £259 — £442 | 5 variants | Price my 1987 |
| 1986 | £259 — £442 | 5 variants | Price my 1986 |
| 1985 | £259 — £442 | 5 variants | Price my 1985 |
| 1984 | £259 — £442 | 5 variants | Price my 1984 |
| 1983 | £259 — £442 | 5 variants | Price my 1983 |
| 1982 | £442 — £442 | 1 variant | Price my 1982 |
| 1981 | £442 — £442 | 1 variant | Price my 1981 |
| 1980 | £442 — £442 | 1 variant | Price my 1980 |
| 1979 | £442 — £442 | 1 variant | Price my 1979 |
| 1978 | £442 — £442 | 1 variant | Price my 1978 |
| 1977 | £442 — £442 | 1 variant | Price my 1977 |
| 1976 | £442 — £442 | 1 variant | Price my 1976 |
| 1975 | £442 — £442 | 1 variant | Price my 1975 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Golfs can still be booked.
What Volkswagen Golf owners say
4.90/5 across 21 verified Volkswagen Golf owners
Showing 22 reviews from verified Volkswagen Golf owners. Across the whole of UK Car Glass, 4.81/5 from 1,490 Trustpilot reviews.
What to expect during your Volkswagen Golf rear window replacement
Booking your rear-window replacement is straightforward and takes just a couple of minutes online.
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Use our quick quote widget to identify your exact Golf variant — it takes about 60 seconds.
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Review the quoted price and choose your preferred appointment date and location (mobile visit to your address or workshop visit, depending on availability).
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Our parts-check team confirms the correct specification glass before your technician is assigned.
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On fitting day, your technician arrives with the replacement glass and removes the shattered remains — shard cleanup is part of the job, though small fragments can lodge in places that need deeper detailing afterwards.
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The adhesive cure runs in the background after fitting; your technician confirms the minimum drive-away time before leaving.
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You're covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
Book now and join thousands of Golf owners who've arranged their replacement through our network of trusted local fitters.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Golf?
Most Golf rear-window replacements can be completed at your home on a mobile basis — your technician arrives with the replacement glass and all necessary tools.
If your Golf is equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems that require camera recalibration after windscreen work (not rear-window work), that would trigger a workshop visit for the windscreen job itself. Rear-window replacements typically don't involve calibration, so mobile fitting is the default option. We'll confirm the best location for your specific variant at booking.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Golf have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Heated Rear Windscreen34
1975–2026On the Volkswagen Golf: fitted on every one of the 34 rear window variants we list; model years 1975–2026.
Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
Green24
1975–2026On the Volkswagen Golf: fitted on 24 of the 34 rear window variants we list (71%); model years 1975–2026.
What it means
A green tint applied to the glass that absorbs light and reduces glare — standard on most modern Golfs and largely imperceptible unless you look carefully.
On your Volkswagen Golf
Confirmed during your online quote based on your vehicle's year and trim; no self-inspection needed.
Antenna16
1992–2026On the Volkswagen Golf: fitted on 16 of the 34 rear window variants we list (47%); model years 1992–2026.
What it means
An aerial laminated into the rear window for radio, DAB, or TV reception, replacing a traditional roof mast — the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector.
On your Volkswagen Golf
Common on Golfs from the 2000s onwards, particularly higher-trim and newer variants; confirmed during the quote.
Solar Control9
2003–2026On the Volkswagen Golf: fitted on 9 of the 34 rear window variants we list (26%); model years 2003–2026.
What it means
A solar-control coating that absorbs infrared rays, reducing cabin heat — typically an option on higher-trim or comfort-focused variants.
On your Volkswagen Golf
Often available on premium or executive trim levels; confirmed at your quote.
Brake Light7
1992–2012On the Volkswagen Golf: fitted on 7 of the 34 rear window variants we list (21%); model years 1992–2012.
What it means
A high-level brake light integrated into the rear-window panel itself, including wiring and silkscreen — the replacement must carry the same pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects cleanly.
On your Volkswagen Golf
Found on many modern Golfs, particularly from the 2010s onwards; specified during your quote.
Clear4
1983–1999Calibration varies by vehicleOn the Volkswagen Golf: fitted on 4 of the 34 rear window variants we list (12%); model years 1983–1999; calibration varies by vehicle.
Clear windscreen glass has no tint; most cars have a slight tint as standard.
What it means
A clear windscreen contains no added tint layer. Most modern windscreens incorporate a subtle tint (typically blue, green, grey or bronze) as standard to reduce glare, provide UV protection, and improve cabin comfort. A genuinely clear windscreen is the absence of this tint. Clear glass is less common than tinted variants and is sometimes specified for aesthetic or operational reasons, though the tint difference is usually imperceptible to the naked eye.
How to tell
Lower your side window halfway and hold a white piece of paper behind it. If you see a noticeable colour cast (blue, green, grey or bronze) in the side glass, your windscreen has the same tint. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre to confirm the windscreen specification in your service records.
Replacement impact
Clear windscreen replacement uses the same installation process as any other windscreen. No special calibration or extended cure time applies. Sourcing is straightforward — clear glass is widely available as an aftermarket replacement. Installation time and drive-away restrictions follow standard windscreen replacement timings.
Green Privacy4
2007–2019On the Volkswagen Golf: fitted on 4 of the 34 rear window variants we list (12%); model years 2007–2019.
Dark green tint on rear and side windows is a factory colour choice, not a safety or performance feature.
What it means
Dark green is a factory tint applied to the glass during manufacture. It's purely aesthetic — a colour variant chosen by the vehicle designer to complement the body paint and interior trim. Unlike some tints that reduce solar heat or glare, dark green is decorative. Most vehicles have standard or light green glass; dark green is less common and typically found on specific trim levels or model years.
How to tell
Look at your rear and side windows from outside the car in daylight. If they appear noticeably darker or more saturated green than the front windscreen, you likely have dark green glass. You can also check your vehicle's specification sheet from the dealer or original documentation — tint colour is sometimes listed under 'glass' or 'exterior finishes'. If uncertain, ask your local dealership service centre.
Replacement impact
Dark green replacement glass must match the original tint colour exactly — a standard or light green windscreen will look visibly mismatched against dark green rear windows. Sourcing the correct variant can take slightly longer than standard glass, as it's less common. No calibration is involved with tinted glass itself. Fitting and cure time are unaffected.
Dark Green2
2003–2019On the Volkswagen Golf: fitted on 2 of the 34 rear window variants we list (6%); model years 2003–2019.
What it means
A darker tint applied to the rear side windows compared to the windscreen, providing extra privacy — common on newer Golfs and some higher-trim models.
On your Volkswagen Golf
Confirmed during your quote; typically found on models from the mid-2010s onwards.
About the Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf has been in continuous production since 1975, evolving through seven generations with increasingly sophisticated glass specifications.
Earlier models carry straightforward toughened rear windows, while later Golfs from the 2000s onwards feature green-tinted rear glass, encapsulated trim, and integrated hardware. Many modern variants include brake-light integration into the rear window panel itself.
From the 2010s onwards, some Golf variants introduced camera-based driver assistance systems, which may require specialist calibration after rear-window replacement depending on the specific equipment fitted.
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