2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 R

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: R
• Version: 2.0 TSI R DSG 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 83,100 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 165 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 83,100 miles, this 2016 Volkswagen Golf R has covered about 7,900 more miles than other 2016 Volkswagen Golf cars. Priced at £15,490, it is advertised £2,478 above the AskCar estimate of £13,012. The AskCar estimate uses 10,674 UK dealer adverts for the Volkswagen Golf, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 92 days ago. Our latest MOT record expired on 28 July 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is for sale at Desmond Eastwood Motors in Lisburn. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £2,478 (19%) over the AskCar estimate of £13,012.

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 10,674 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

A 2016 Volkswagen Golf with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £11,300: the median of the 366 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 92 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 6 August 2026 at £15,490. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 28 July 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 5 MOTs. The latest, on 10 July 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 78,126 miles, which matches the advertised 83,100 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 7,900 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

47 other 2016 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £9,995 to £22,945, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 82,132 miles. Price: £15,949, £459 more than this car. Dealer: TMS Cars in Bedford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-644067e97853
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 84,441 miles. Price: £13,999, £1,491 less than this car. Dealer: Prestige Car Supermarket in York. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-b22cde457f8b
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 80,588 miles. Price: £14,995, £495 less than this car. Dealer: Silsoe Prestige Motors in Luton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-b2eb20a018a8

• The nearest: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white, 26 miles from this car. Mileage: 64,000 miles. Price: £16,695, £1,205 more than this car. Dealer: MC Autosales in Magherafelt. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-dcb060432c4e