2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI EVO R Line

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: R Line
• Version: 1.5 TSI R Line Manual FWD Euro 6 5dr (147 bhp)
• Year: 2017
• Mileage: 82,052 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 147 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 116 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Line has covered 82,052 miles, around 8,500 more miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £10,795, which is £285 above the AskCar estimate of £10,510. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,545 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 55 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £500. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is McCarthy Cars, based in Croydon. 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: £285 (2%) over the AskCar estimate of £10,510.

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 1.5 petrol engine is typically advertised at £11,600: the median of the 41 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2017 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 55 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 10 September 2026 at £11,295. Its asking price is now £10,795, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 3 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 10 September 2026: £11,295
• 23 October 2026: £10,795
• 27 October 2026: £12,389
• 3 November 2026: £10,795

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 25 June 2027.

It has had 8 MOTs. The latest, on 26 June 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

Mileage at that test: 80,166 miles, which matches the advertised 82,052 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 8,500 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2017 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

7 other 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Line 1.5 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £7,995 to £14,499, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 86,000 miles. Price: £10,650, £145 less than this car. Dealer: Ivybridge Trade Centre in Ivybridge. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-25773bc91544
• 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 100,000 miles. Price: £7,995, £2,800 less than this car. Dealer: Flint Green Motors in Hall Green. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-ed620ed0976d
• 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 56,117 miles. Price: £12,740, £1,945 more than this car. Dealer: Dace Motor Company - Trading Standards Approved in Stockport. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-c1dfc090a2ac

• The nearest: 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, black, 55 miles from this car. Mileage: 45,840 miles. Price: £13,495, £2,700 more than this car. Dealer: Abberton Autos in Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-73eee9bc8254