2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Performance

Price: £18,995. Fair price: £1,122 (6%) over the AskCar estimate of £17,873, our expected asking price for this car from its model, age, mileage and specification, drawing on 10,545 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts on AskCar as of 4 November 2026.

AskCar lists 10,953 used Volkswagen Golf from 3,659 UK dealerships, as of 4 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: Volkswagen
  • Model: Golf
  • Trim: GTI Performance
  • Version: 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Performance Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (227 bhp)
  • Year: 2016
  • Mileage: 18,000 miles
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
  • Engine: 2.0 litres, 227 bhp
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Drive: Front-wheel drive
  • Colour: Black
  • CO2: 139 g/km
  • Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 18,000 miles on the clock, this 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance has done roughly 57,600 fewer miles than a typical 2016 Volkswagen Golf. Its asking price of £18,995 is £1,122 above the AskCar estimate of £17,873. The AskCar estimate uses 10,545 UK dealer adverts for the Volkswagen Golf, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 110 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £1,000. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 22 September 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Christchurch Motor Company, based in Christchurch. 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: £1,122 (6%) over the AskCar estimate of £17,873.

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 110 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 17 July 2026 at £19,995. Its asking price is now £18,995, £1,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 17 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

  • 17 July 2026: £19,995
  • 24 August 2026: £19,695
  • 15 September 2026: £19,495
  • 13 October 2026: £19,295
  • 17 October 2026: £18,995

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 22 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 6 MOTs. The latest, on 23 September 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Mileage at that test: 17,977 miles, which matches the advertised 18,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 57,600 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

7 other 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance 2.0 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £8,490 to £13,995, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

  • 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance, 2.0 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 69,600 miles. Price: £13,995, £5,000 less than this car. Dealer: Jim Walton Penrith in Penrith. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-2970d5632a81
  • 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 72,095 miles. Price: £12,295, £6,700 less than this car. Dealer: Smith and Clarks in Andover. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-a8d86efee6f9
  • 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 81,000 miles. Price: £11,995, £7,000 less than this car. Dealer: Evolve Motor Group in Swindon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-fd7c63b3b43d

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As of 4 November 2026, AskCar lists 592,552 cars and vans from 12,964 UK dealerships, read daily from dealer websites: over 99% of UK dealer used car adverts. No dealer pays to be listed.