2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: R
• Version: 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R Manual 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (296 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 27,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 296 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 165 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf R has covered 27,000 miles, around 48,600 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £20,000, it is advertised £1,283 above the AskCar estimate of £18,717. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 10,545 Volkswagen Golf adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We have tracked this advert for 12 days. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Bulgari Performance, based in Bingley. 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: £1,283 (6%) over the AskCar estimate of £18,717.

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 12 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 23 October 2026 at £20,000. 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 3 February 2027.

It has had 6 MOTs. The latest, on 4 February 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 21,893 miles, which matches the advertised 27,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 48,600 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

19 other 2016 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £9,798 to £22,995, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 2,750 miles. Price: £22,995, £2,995 more than this car. Dealer: IH Performance in Sandy. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-cf1971f9eafa
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 56,100 miles. Price: £15,500, £4,500 less than this car. Dealer: Rahman Motor Company in Whitchurch. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-353190aa375e
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 57,041 miles. Price: £14,798, £5,202 less than this car. Dealer: Jemca Toyota Sidcup in Sidcup. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-c4e91510b89b

• The nearest: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, blue, 44 miles from this car. Mileage: 72,500 miles. Price: £14,995, £5,005 less than this car. Dealer: Wam Vans in Warrington. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2016-3b753ebb21b0