2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech R Line Edition

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: R Line Edition
• Version: 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech R Line Edition DSG FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (148 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 72,214 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 148 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 119 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 72,214 miles on the clock, this 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line Edition has done roughly 3,300 fewer miles than a typical 2016 Volkswagen Golf. Priced at £12,975, it is advertised £882 above the AskCar estimate of £12,093. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 10,545 Volkswagen Golf adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. It first appeared in our advert records 160 days ago. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 30 October 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. You can find this car at HK Cars in Bolton. 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: £882 (7%) over the AskCar estimate of £12,093.

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 £12,376. Its asking price is now £12,975, £599 more.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 May 2026: £12,376
• 26 October 2026: £11,765
• 31 October 2026: £12,975

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 30 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 7 MOTs. The latest, on 23 October 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 64,579 miles, which matches the advertised 72,214 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 3,300 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

7 other 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line Edition 2.0 diesel automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £8,784 to £13,495, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line Edition, 2.0 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 76,000 miles. Price: £10,990, £1,985 less than this car. Dealer: Bulford Garage Sales in Wellington. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-0763237b824a
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line Edition, 2.0 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 61,141 miles. Price: £13,495, £520 more than this car. Dealer: Norman Motors (Bournemouth) in Bournemouth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-6b6ba7adb850
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line Edition, 2.0 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 85,000 miles. Price: £10,499, £2,476 less than this car. Dealer: Sapphire Motors in London. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-72c650b8add2

• The nearest: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line Edition, 2.0 diesel hatchback, black, 33 miles from this car. Mileage: 102,107 miles. Price: £9,795, £3,180 less than this car. Dealer: MH Performance in Bradford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-87948d270047