2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech R Line Edition

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: R Line Edition
• Version: 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech R Line Edition DSG FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (148 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 89,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 148 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 119 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line Edition has covered 89,000 miles, around 13,400 more miles than is typical for its age. Its asking price of £9,995 is £651 below the AskCar estimate of £10,646. The AskCar estimate draws on 10,545 Volkswagen Golf adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data today. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by Bav Motors in Yeovil. 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: £651 (6%) under the AskCar estimate of £10,646.

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 diesel engine is typically advertised at £11,400: the median of the 369 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

AskCar first saw this 2016 Volkswagen Golf advertised today. About half of 2016 Volkswagen Golf cars are gone from sale within a month of being advertised: 480 of the 897 first advertised between 11 July 2026 and 1 October 2026.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 4 November 2026 at £9,995. 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 27 October 2027.

It failed its MOT on 20 October 2026 (nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak) and passed 8 days later, on 28 October 2026.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 89,432 miles, which matches the advertised 89,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 13,400 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

7 other 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line Edition 2.0 diesel automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £8,784 to £13,495, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line Edition, 2.0 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 85,000 miles. Price: £10,499, £504 more than this car. Dealer: Sapphire Motors in London. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-72c650b8add2
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line Edition, 2.0 diesel hatchback, white. Mileage: 99,670 miles. Price: £10,995, £1,000 more than this car. Dealer: MH Performance in Bradford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-0a2847260604
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Line Edition, 2.0 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 76,000 miles. Price: £10,990, £995 more than this car. Dealer: Bulford Garage Sales in Wellington. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-0763237b824a