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: 59,200 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 296 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 159 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf R has covered 59,200 miles, around 16,400 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £17,495, which is £235 below the AskCar estimate of £17,730. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,545 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. We first recorded this advert 118 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £1,000. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 28 August 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Corner House Garage in Leicester. 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: £235 (1%) under the AskCar estimate of £17,730.

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 118 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 9 July 2026 at £18,495. Its asking price is now £17,495, £1,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 25 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 9 July 2026: £18,495
• 29 August 2026: £17,995
• 25 October 2026: £17,495

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 28 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 7 MOTs. The latest, on 29 August 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 56,626 miles, which matches the advertised 59,200 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 16,400 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, blue. Mileage: 59,467 miles. Price: £17,995, £500 more than this car. Dealer: Silsoe Prestige Motors in Luton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-8148d5044192
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 61,587 miles. Price: £16,995, £500 less than this car. Dealer: Gills Motors in Maldon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-457c2e2f3e12
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 56,000 miles. Price: £19,995, £2,500 more than this car. Dealer: Evolve Motor Group in Swindon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-953b9ee422c1

• The nearest: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, black, 6 miles from this car. Mileage: 47,980 miles. Price: £15,989, £1,506 less than this car. Dealer: Auto Investments UK (Aiuk) in Leicester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-2ef05dd475e0