2021 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 (316 bhp)
• Year: 2021
• Mileage: 49,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 316 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 178 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2021 Volkswagen Golf R is advertised with 49,000 miles, approximately 4,800 above the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £25,990, it is advertised £1,058 below the AskCar estimate of £27,048. The AskCar estimate uses 10,630 UK dealer adverts for the Volkswagen Golf, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 30 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £500. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at Oakley Prestige in Newbury. 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

Fair price: £1,058 (3%) under the AskCar estimate of £27,048.

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 2021 Volkswagen Golf with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £22,600: the median of the 275 for sale on AskCar, as of 7 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2021 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 30 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 8 October 2026 at £26,490. Its asking price is now £25,990, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 6 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 8 October 2026: £26,490
• 6 November 2026: £25,990

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: valid until 13 April 2027.

It has had 3 MOTs. The latest, on 14 April 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Mileage at that test: 43,094 miles, which matches the advertised 49,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 4,800 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2021 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

31 other 2021 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £24,981 to £36,999, as of 7 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 49,000 miles. Price: £27,489, £1,499 more than this car. Dealer: Bluehawk Automotive in Hounslow. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-2a932095d6e5
• 2021 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 49,000 miles. Price: £31,995, £6,005 more than this car. Dealer: Driven Motor Company in Glasgow. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-c8babf09fa9b
• 2021 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 47,000 miles. Price: £27,995, £2,005 more than this car. Dealer: JMV Cars Ltd of Shorne in Gravesend. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-d85a28207403

• The nearest: 2021 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 petrol hatchback, black, 36 miles from this car. Mileage: 29,000 miles. Price: £30,995, £5,005 more than this car. Dealer: Auto Vuego Motors in Hillingdon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-b59fed48df03