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) 5dr (306 bhp)
• Year: 2018
• Mileage: 72,766 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 306 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 180 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2018 Volkswagen Golf R has covered 72,766 miles, around 6,500 more miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £18,699, it is advertised £1,754 above the AskCar estimate of £16,945. The AskCar estimate uses 10,630 UK dealer adverts for the Volkswagen Golf, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We have tracked this advert for 50 days. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by Motorplus South Wales in Newport. 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: £1,754 (10%) over the AskCar estimate of £16,945.

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 50 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 18 September 2026 at £17,999. Its asking price is now £18,699, £700 more.

Price changes recorded:

• 18 September 2026: £17,999
• 7 October 2026: £18,999
• 16 October 2026: £18,699

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: valid until 3 September 2027.

It has had 7 MOTs. The latest, on 15 August 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 72,477 miles, which matches the advertised 72,766 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 6,500 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 £16,827, as of 7 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 69,764 miles. Price: £16,495, £2,204 less than this car. Dealer: Performance Car Specialists in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2018-483b70145d90
• 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 67,249 miles. Price: £16,827, £1,872 less 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, blue. Mileage: 91,000 miles. Price: £13,990, £4,709 less than this car. Dealer: Deepcar Motor Company (Sheffield) in Sheffield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2018-f4f323ecbea8