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: 44,358 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

With 44,358 miles on the clock, this 2016 Volkswagen Golf R has done roughly 31,200 fewer miles than a typical 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The dealer is asking £19,990, which is £655 above the AskCar estimate of £19,335. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,545 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 10 days ago. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by East Anglia Car Sales in Woodbridge. 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: £655 (3%) over the AskCar estimate of £19,335.

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 10 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 October 2026 at £19,990. 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 9 March 2027.

It has had 8 MOTs. The latest, on 10 March 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 38,743 miles, which matches the advertised 44,358 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 31,200 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, white. Mileage: 43,771 miles. Price: £16,990, £3,000 less than this car. Dealer: Park Road Garage in Bedford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-0f686ca1a3f8
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 45,000 miles. Price: £17,995, £1,995 less than this car. Dealer: Leaside Cars in Hemel Hempstead. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-397ee754d261
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 42,875 miles. Price: £18,695, £1,295 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, grey, 34 miles from this car. Mileage: 61,587 miles. Price: £16,995, £2,995 less than this car. Dealer: Gills Motors in Maldon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-457c2e2f3e12