2017 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: 2017
• Mileage: 82,441 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

With 82,441 miles on the clock, this 2017 Volkswagen Golf R has done roughly 9,400 more miles than a typical 2017 Volkswagen Golf. The dealer is asking £12,990, which is £1,782 below the AskCar estimate of £14,772. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,674 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 9 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £700. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by East Kilbride Used Car Centre in Glasgow. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £1,782 (12%) under the AskCar estimate of £14,772.

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 10,674 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

A 2017 Volkswagen Golf with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £14,000: the median of the 393 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2017 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 9 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 October 2026 at £13,690. Its asking price is now £12,990, £700 less. The latest price cut was seen on 6 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 October 2026: £13,690
• 30 October 2026: £13,490
• 6 November 2026: £12,990

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: valid until 10 November 2027.

It has had 9 MOTs. The latest, on 23 October 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 82,514 miles, which matches the advertised 82,441 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 9,400 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2017 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

15 other 2017 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £13,399 to £20,424, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 78,700 miles. Price: £14,295, £1,305 more than this car. Dealer: Evolve Motor Company in Newport. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-3d408aa60edd
• 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 86,998 miles. Price: £13,399, £409 more than this car. Dealer: MRM Motors in Oakham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-4f2d1a2cf271
• 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 90,000 miles. Price: £14,250, £1,260 more than this car. Dealer: Car Solutions Bedfordshire in Luton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-581d734739c3

• The nearest: 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white, 31 miles from this car. Mileage: 64,500 miles. Price: £16,250, £3,260 more than this car. Dealer: Calder Motor Co in East Calder. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-d4fd0e0fa07e