2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech R Line

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: R Line
• Version: 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech R Line DSG FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (148 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 53,300 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

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line has covered 53,300 miles, around 21,400 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £12,250, which is £8 below the AskCar estimate of £12,258. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,548 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. We first recorded this advert 12 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £250. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. You can find this car at E S Motors in Leeds. 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: £8 (under 1%) under the AskCar estimate of £12,258.

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 diesel 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 12 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 24 October 2026 at £12,500. Its asking price is now £12,250, £250 less. The latest price cut was seen on 5 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 24 October 2026: £12,500
• 3 November 2026: £12,450
• 5 November 2026: £12,250

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: valid until 12 November 2026.

It has had 9 MOTs. The latest, on 30 October 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; items removed from driver's view prior to test.

Mileage at that test: 48,410 miles, which matches the advertised 53,300 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 21,400 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

4 other 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line 2.0 diesel automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £8,490 to £11,795, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 2.0 diesel hatchback, blue. Mileage: 70,000 miles. Price: £11,795, £455 less than this car. Dealer: Eminent Motor Group in Oldham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-8194b3f832dc
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 2.0 diesel hatchback, blue. Mileage: 83,000 miles. Price: £9,495, £2,755 less than this car. Dealer: CS Cars UK Manchester in Manchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-b01a6f430a48
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 2.0 diesel hatchback, white. Mileage: 96,510 miles. Price: £8,990, £3,260 less than this car. Dealer: Moto Porium in Bradford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-b81614f6d8b3