2018 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: 2018
• Mileage: 69,764 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 306 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 180 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2018 Volkswagen Golf R has covered 69,764 miles, around 3,500 more miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £16,495, which is £562 below the AskCar estimate of £17,057. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,630 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 40 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Performance Car Specialists in Peterborough. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £562 (3%) under the AskCar estimate of £17,057.

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 10,630 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 7 November 2026.

A 2018 Volkswagen Golf with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £16,900: the median of the 280 for sale on AskCar, as of 7 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2018 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 40 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 September 2026 at £16,495. 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 7 November 2026: valid until 1 March 2027.

It has had 7 MOTs. The latest, on 6 February 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pad(s) wearing thin all 3 to 4mm; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both.

Mileage at that test: 64,236 miles, which matches the advertised 69,764 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 3,500 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2018 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2018 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £13,990 to £18,699, as of 7 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 67,249 miles. Price: £16,827, £332 more than this car. Dealer: Second Chance Car Finance in Wetherby. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2018-09889cfe6c44
• 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 72,766 miles. Price: £18,699, £2,204 more than this car. Dealer: Motorplus South Wales in Newport. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2018-f1541faefa0b
• 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 91,000 miles. Price: £13,990, £2,505 less than this car. Dealer: Deepcar Motor Company (Sheffield) in Sheffield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2018-f4f323ecbea8