2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: GT
• Version: 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (148 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 72,600 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 148 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 109 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf GT is advertised with 72,600 miles, approximately 3,000 below the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £9,500, which is £843 above the AskCar estimate of £8,657. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,545 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 160 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £1,250. Our latest MOT record expired on 8 January 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at J26 Car Sales in Ballymena. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £843 (9%) over the AskCar estimate of £8,657.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 10,545 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2016 Volkswagen Golf with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £11,400: the median of the 369 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 160 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £10,750. Its asking price is now £9,500, £1,250 less. The latest price cut was seen on 13 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £10,750
• 20 June 2026: £10,495
• 24 June 2026: £9,995
• 6 August 2026: £10,495
• 12 September 2026: £9,850
• 26 September 2026: £9,750
• 13 October 2026: £9,500

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 8 January 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 9 January 2025 (offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; rear brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: oil leak, but not excessive.

Mileage at that test: 71,180 miles, which matches the advertised 72,600 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 3,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

6 other 2016 Volkswagen Golf GT 2.0 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £5,000 to £9,295, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Golf GT, 2.0 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 80,000 miles. Price: £8,999, £501 less than this car. Dealer: Quantum Motor Group in Oldham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-4cb367370ba1
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf GT, 2.0 diesel hatchback, white. Mileage: 60,000 miles. Price: £9,295, £205 less than this car. Dealer: Colliss Motors in Warminster. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-edd5bde78c1f
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf GT, 2.0 diesel hatchback, grey. Mileage: 87,000 miles. Price: £7,495, £2,005 less than this car. Dealer: Himley Motor Company in Dudley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-0c43eef475af

• The nearest: 2016 Volkswagen Golf GT, 2.0 diesel hatchback, black, 178 miles from this car. Mileage: 91,623 miles. Price: £7,495, £2,005 less than this car. Dealer: Junction 6 Motors in Blackburn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-286661796ef7