2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: R
• Version: 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr (296 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 35,926 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 296 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 159 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf R has covered 35,926 miles, around 39,600 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £20,310. It is priced at £18,995, which is £1,315 below that estimate. The AskCar estimate draws on 10,545 Volkswagen Golf adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this car for sale 15 days ago. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at The Plough Garage in Farnham. 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

Fair price: £1,315 (6%) under the AskCar estimate of £20,310.

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 petrol 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 15 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 20 October 2026 at £18,995. 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 4 November 2026: valid until 13 June 2027.

It has had 5 MOTs. The latest, on 13 June 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front nail in tyre.

Mileage at that test: 34,565 miles, which matches the advertised 35,926 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 39,600 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

51 other 2016 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £9,995 to £22,945, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 37,000 miles. Price: £22,945, £3,950 more than this car. Dealer: Best Choice Cars in Slough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-eaef7e20c6a3
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 42,000 miles. Price: £19,450, £455 more than this car. Dealer: Windmill Motors in Bourne. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-8d6938a18834
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 42,875 miles. Price: £18,695, £300 less than this car. Dealer: Jones Motor Company in Chester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-8a638c876ed8

• The nearest: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white, 5 miles from this car. Mileage: 108,000 miles. Price: £12,000, £6,995 less than this car. Dealer: Meadow Motor Company in Farnham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-a7528eafc753