2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: GT
• Version: 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (113 bhp)
• Year: 2017
• Mileage: 129,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 113 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 109 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 129,000 miles on the clock, this 2017 Volkswagen Golf GT has done roughly 55,400 more miles than a typical 2017 Volkswagen Golf. Priced at £5,750, it is advertised £507 below the AskCar estimate of £6,257. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,545 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. The dealer may accept less. This car has been on sale for at least 134 days, and its asking price is down £1,200. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by Motor Lounge in Radlett. 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

Good value: £507 (8%) under the AskCar estimate of £6,257.

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 1.6 diesel engine is typically advertised at £8,200: the median of the 128 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

The dealer may accept less. This 2017 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 134 days, and its asking price has been cut by £1,200. About half of 2017 Volkswagen Golf cars are gone from sale within a month of being advertised: 616 of the 1,153 first advertised between 10 July 2026 and 1 October 2026.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 23 June 2026 at £6,950. Its asking price is now £5,750, £1,200 less. The latest price cut was seen on 29 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 23 June 2026: £6,950
• 14 August 2026: £6,450
• 22 August 2026: £5,950
• 8 October 2026: £5,750
• 10 October 2026: £5,950
• 27 October 2026: £6,450
• 29 October 2026: £5,750

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 27 November 2026.

It failed its MOT on 17 November 2025 (offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; and 3 more) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

Mileage at that test: 123,265 miles, which matches the advertised 129,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 55,400 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2017 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

12 other 2017 Volkswagen Golf GT 1.6 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £7,250 to £10,998, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2017 Volkswagen Golf GT, 1.6 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 116,716 miles. Price: £7,250, £1,500 more than this car. Dealer: West Brook Car Sales in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-ef1c4673b384
• 2017 Volkswagen Golf GT, 1.6 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 94,176 miles. Price: £7,690, £1,940 more than this car. Dealer: S.B Autos in Leicester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-3d70439e1e56
• 2017 Volkswagen Golf GT, 1.6 diesel hatchback, blue. Mileage: 87,000 miles. Price: £8,795, £3,045 more than this car. Dealer: SK Automotive North West in Stockport. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-09f94767d260

• The nearest: 2017 Volkswagen Golf GT, 1.6 diesel hatchback, grey, 30 miles from this car. Mileage: 59,980 miles. Price: £9,795, £4,045 more than this car. Dealer: Earley Motors in Woodley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2017-2bf44f5f16e5