2018 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TSI R

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: R
• Version: 2.0 TSI R DSG 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr (306 bhp)
• Year: 2018
• Mileage: 136,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 306 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 157 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2018 Volkswagen Golf R is advertised with 136,000 miles, approximately 69,800 above the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £12,950, which is £1,169 above the AskCar estimate of £11,781. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,630 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 56 days ago. The recorded MOT expired on 19 May 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is for sale at Motor Lounge in Radlett. 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

Above the going rate: £1,169 (9%) over the AskCar estimate of £11,781.

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 56 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 12 September 2026 at £12,950. Its asking price has not changed.

Price changes recorded:

• 12 September 2026: £12,950
• 14 October 2026: £12,750
• 31 October 2026: £12,500
• 4 November 2026: £12,950

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 19 May 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 8 MOTs. The latest, on 13 May 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: engine cover & undertrays fitted; TPMS light on; offside rear nail in tyre; and 6 more.

Mileage at that test: 113,550 miles, which matches the advertised 136,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 69,800 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2018 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

60 other 2018 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £13,995 to £25,995, as of 7 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 120,000 miles. Price: £13,995, £1,045 more than this car. Dealer: R & S Car Sales in Perth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2018-34503a8507c5
• 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 110,000 miles. Price: £13,995, £1,045 more than this car. Dealer: S & S Car Sales in Glenrothes. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2018-cfb8c24593e3
• 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, yellow. Mileage: 108,000 miles. Price: £14,995, £2,045 more than this car. Dealer: My Next Car in Sandy. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2018-5936067f7b27

• The nearest: 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, red, 3 miles from this car. Mileage: 67,760 miles. Price: £17,999, £5,049 more than this car. Dealer: TDC Collection in Watford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2018-b2f8cbcbb0b9