2021 Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI Life

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: Life
• Version: 1.0 TSI Life Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (108 bhp)
• Year: 2021
• Mileage: 39,756 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.0 litres, 108 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 122 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 39,756 miles, this 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life has covered about 4,200 fewer miles than other 2021 Volkswagen Golf cars. Its asking price of £13,995 is £496 above the AskCar estimate of £13,499. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,674 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. We first recorded this advert 162 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £300. Our latest MOT record expired on 22 August 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at Frosts in Shoreham-by-Sea. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £496 (3%) over the AskCar estimate of £13,499.

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 10,674 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

A 2021 Volkswagen Golf with the 1.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £14,000: the median of the 33 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2021 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 162 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £14,295. Its asking price is now £13,995, £300 less. The latest price cut was seen on 13 August 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £14,295
• 13 August 2026: £13,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 22 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 2 MOTs. The latest, on 23 August 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Mileage at that test: 35,051 miles, which matches the advertised 39,756 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 4,200 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2021 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

19 other 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life 1.0 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £8,299 to £17,450, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life, 1.0 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 37,319 miles. Price: £13,489, £506 less than this car. Dealer: Stirling Cars in Hoddesdon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-3868769ec9e7
• 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life, 1.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 43,569 miles. Price: £12,988, £1,007 less than this car. Dealer: Swansway Garages Oldham Volkswagen in Oldham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-1c23445f01d6
• 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life, 1.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 44,000 miles. Price: £12,895, £1,100 less than this car. Dealer: Motor Trust Haslingden in Haslingden. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-1d7edeea529b