2017 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TSI R

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: R
• Version: 2.0 TSI R Manual 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr (306 bhp)
• Year: 2017
• Mileage: 59,500 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 306 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 180 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2017 Volkswagen Golf R has covered 59,500 miles, around 14,100 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £19,995, which is £2,431 above the AskCar estimate of £17,564. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,545 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. We have tracked this advert for 33 days. The recorded MOT expired on 2 October 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is for sale at MW Performance in Chester. 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

Above the going rate: £2,431 (13%) over the AskCar estimate of £17,564.

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 2017 Volkswagen Golf with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £14,000: the median of the 390 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2017 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 33 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 2 October 2026 at £19,995. 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: the latest record we hold ran out on 2 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 9 MOTs. The latest, on 3 October 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 59,962 miles, which matches the advertised 59,500 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 14,100 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2017 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

14 other 2017 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £13,399 to £20,250, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 59,000 miles. Price: £15,985, £4,010 less than this car. Dealer: IM Car Supermarket in Dunstable. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-09a83b6828ea
• 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 60,000 miles. Price: £15,995, £4,000 less than this car. Dealer: Cars of Conwy in Colwyn Bay. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-79e9d2117ca6
• 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 63,831 miles. Price: £16,495, £3,500 less than this car. Dealer: IH Performance in Sandy. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-2b25117019ff