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) 5dr (296 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 55,448 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 296 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 159 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf R is advertised with 55,448 miles, approximately 19,300 below the typical mileage for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £17,495. It is priced at £16,750, which is £745 below that estimate. The AskCar estimate draws on 10,548 Volkswagen Golf adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 148 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £1,150. Our latest MOT record expired on 15 August 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Rdm Direct in Burton on Trent. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £745 (4%) under the AskCar estimate of £17,495.

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 10,548 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2016 Volkswagen Golf with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £11,400: the median of the 360 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 148 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 10 June 2026 at £17,900. Its asking price is now £16,750, £1,150 less. The latest price cut was seen on 16 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 10 June 2026: £17,900
• 3 August 2026: £17,500
• 9 August 2026: £17,250
• 16 October 2026: £16,750

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 15 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 11 MOTs. The latest, on 6 August 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Mileage at that test: 49,962 miles, which matches the advertised 55,448 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 19,300 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

48 other 2016 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £9,995 to £22,945, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 55,786 miles. Price: £16,995, £245 more than this car. Dealer: Group 1 Assured Kings Lynn in King's Lynn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-79b2e2c0e226
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 54,000 miles. Price: £17,995, £1,245 more than this car. Dealer: Rhs performance in Stoke-on-Trent. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-6f28d9b1dbe8
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 59,200 miles. Price: £17,495, £745 more than this car. Dealer: Corner House Garage in Broughton Astley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-d07cfb76bf96

• The nearest: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, blue, 8 miles from this car. Mileage: 50,000 miles. Price: £18,595, £1,845 more than this car. Dealer: ASD Automotive in Derby. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-e9d0bbc277e9