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: 56,117 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 is advertised with 56,117 miles, approximately 17,500 below the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £12,740, which is £30 above the AskCar estimate of £12,710. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,545 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 26 days ago. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is advertised by Dace Motor Company - Trading Standards Approved in Stockport. 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: £30 (under 1%) over the AskCar estimate of £12,710.

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 26 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 9 October 2026 at £12,740. 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 31 August 2027.

It has had 7 MOTs. The latest, on 17 August 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake back plate insecure.

Mileage at that test: 55,447 miles, which matches the advertised 56,117 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 17,500 miles lower 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, black. Mileage: 45,840 miles. Price: £13,495, £755 more than this car. Dealer: Abberton Autos in Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-73eee9bc8254
• 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 33,486 miles. Price: £14,499, £1,759 more than this car. Dealer: cinch Corby in Corby. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-57390a1da679
• 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 82,052 miles. Price: £10,795, £1,945 less than this car. Dealer: McCarthy Cars in Croydon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-b012e1ae9079

• The nearest: 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, silver, 31 miles from this car. Mileage: 109,000 miles. Price: £8,695, £4,045 less than this car. Dealer: Centre Motor Group in Wakefield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-414ec2be0977