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) 5dr (296 bhp)
• Year: 2018
• Mileage: 51,170 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 296 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 164 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2018 Volkswagen Golf R is advertised with 51,170 miles, approximately 15,100 below the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £20,995, it is advertised £1,052 above the AskCar estimate of £19,944. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,548 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. The dealer may accept less. This car has been on sale for at least 87 days, and its asking price is down £2,000. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is for sale at Car Station in Epping. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £1,052 (5%) over the AskCar estimate of £19,944.

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 10,548 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2018 Volkswagen Golf with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £16,500: the median of the 282 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

The dealer may accept less. This 2018 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 87 days, and its asking price has been cut by £2,000. About 6 in 10 of 2018 Volkswagen Golf cars are gone from sale within a month of being advertised: 653 of the 1,184 first advertised between 8 July 2026 and 2 October 2026.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 10 August 2026 at £22,995. Its asking price is now £20,995, £2,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 7 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 10 August 2026: £22,995
• 11 August 2026: £21,995
• 20 August 2026: £21,495
• 7 September 2026: £20,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: valid until 30 June 2027.

It failed its MOT on 1 July 2026 (front tyre has ply or cords exposed both) and passed later the same day.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 51,054 miles, which matches the advertised 51,170 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 15,100 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2018 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

62 other 2018 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £12,950 to £26,495, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 50,976 miles. Price: £19,500, £1,495 less than this car. Dealer: M R Autos in Alfreton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2018-fc4f1a2f438c
• 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 51,442 miles. Price: £19,110, £1,885 less than this car. Dealer: Hilton Garage in Derby. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2018-d5416c1beb4a
• 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 51,497 miles. Price: £20,999, the same price as this car. Dealer: Webuycarsformore.com in Newcastle upon Tyne. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2018-aeab53e0d526

• The nearest: 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white, 6 miles from this car. Mileage: 62,000 miles. Price: £18,995, £2,000 less than this car. Dealer: Precision Motor Group in Harlow. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2018-ca91ed07a3d3