2020 Volkswagen Golf 1.5 eTSI MHEV R Line

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: R Line
• Version: 1.5 eTSI Mhev R Line DSG FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (148 bhp)
• Year: 2020
• Mileage: 43,700 miles
• Fuel: Petrol, mild hybrid
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 148 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 129 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2020 Volkswagen Golf R Line has covered 43,700 miles, around 3,800 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £17,332. It is priced at £16,488, which is £844 below that estimate. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 10,548 Volkswagen Golf adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. Since we first spotted the advert 41 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £1,500. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 14 October 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is The Car Traders London, based in Romford. 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: £844 (4%) under the AskCar estimate of £17,332.

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 2020 Volkswagen Golf with the 1.5 petrol engine is typically advertised at £14,300: the median of the 382 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2020 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 41 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £17,988. Its asking price is now £16,488, £1,500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 3 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 25 September 2026: £17,988
• 29 September 2026: £16,988
• 30 September 2026: £16,288
• 23 October 2026: £15,788
• 25 October 2026: £15,988
• 31 October 2026: £16,830
• 1 November 2026: £16,340
• 3 November 2026: £16,140
• 4 November 2026: £16,488

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 14 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 15 October 2025 (offside rear coil spring fractured or broken) and passed later the same day.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 33,999 miles, which matches the advertised 43,700 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 3,800 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2020 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

29 other 2020 Volkswagen Golf R Line 1.5 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £14,440 to £20,495, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2020 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 43,000 miles. Price: £16,995, £507 more than this car. Dealer: Different Class Cars in London. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2020-5e4d9172ac99
• 2020 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 44,868 miles. Price: £17,495, £1,007 more than this car. Dealer: Vibe Motors in Harrow. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2020-258340839f40
• 2020 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 45,000 miles. Price: £15,999, £489 less than this car. Dealer: Croyland Car Megastore in Rushden. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2020-8446f45172c3

• The nearest: 2020 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, grey, 4 miles from this car. Mileage: 63,000 miles. Price: £15,495, £993 less than this car. Dealer: 101 Motors in Havering. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2020-7666aefadef7