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Learn moreHow much does a rear shock absorber cost for Volkswagen Golf?
A typical rear shock absorber in the UK costs around £122 - £396.
Depending on your Volkswagen Golf engine, and whether you live in a big city or a small one, the price of a rear shock absorber 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 rear shock absorber costs.
| Car model | Fixter price range |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 1.2 S | £252 - £396 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 E | £122 - £192 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 GT | £194 - £305 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Match | £216 - £339 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Match Edition | £197 - £310 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 R Line | £194 - £305 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 R Line Edition | £187 - £294 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 S | £194 - £305 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 SE | £202 - £317 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Se Navigation | £194 - £305 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Twist | £166 - £260 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Active | £166 - £260 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Life | £173 - £271 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Match | £194 - £305 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Match Edition | £166 - £260 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 R-Line | £166 - £260 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Se Navigation | £202 - £317 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Style | £166 - £260 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Style Edition | £144 - £226 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Bluemotion | £216 - £339 |
What's included in a rear shock absorber for Volkswagen Golf?
What's included
| 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 |
When you drive over a bump, the piston inside the cylinder moves up and down against the gas/fluid and the spring, absorbing the shock from the bump. The strut assembly takes a beating over time, especially on bumpy roads. It will eventually start leaking the gas/liquid, leaving you with an unstable or rugged ride. With worn out struts, it is possible that the tires could lose contact with the road and/or the tires will wear out prematurely.
We use quality parts for your Shock absorber replacement - pair (rear)
How long does a rear shock absorber for Volkswagen Golf take?
| Car model | Average labour time |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 1 S | 1 h 45 min - 2 h 18 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 2 R | 2 h 43 min - 3 h 20 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 2 S | 2 h 17 min - 2 h 58 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1 SE | 1 h 39 min - 2 h 24 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 | 2 h 37 min - 3 h 26 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 2 GT | 2 h 35 min - 3 h 28 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 2 SE | 2 h 33 min - 3 h 30 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.2 S | 1 h 31 min - 2 h 16 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 E | 2 h 6 min - 2 h 54 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 S | 2 h 44 min - 3 h 20 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.6 S | 2 h 42 min - 3 h 22 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.9 S | 2 h 40 min - 3 h 24 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 2 GTD | 2 h 38 min - 3 h 26 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 2 GTi | 2 h 36 min - 3 h 28 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1 Life | 1 h 16 min - 2 h 12 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 GT | 2 h 32 min - 3 h 15 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 SE | 2 h 30 min - 3 h 17 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.6 GT | 2 h 45 min - 3 h 19 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE | 2 h 43 min - 3 h 21 min |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GL | 2 h 17 min - 2 h 59 min |
