2021 Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI Life

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: Life
• Version: 1.5 TSI Life Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (128 bhp)
• Year: 2021
• Mileage: 117,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 128 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 121 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life has covered 117,000 miles, around 73,000 more miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £8,995, it is advertised £721 above the AskCar estimate of £8,274. The AskCar estimate draws on 10,674 Volkswagen Golf adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 162 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £1,000. The recorded MOT expired on 29 April 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Norton Car Sales in Dukinfield. 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

Above the going rate: £721 (8%) over the AskCar estimate of £8,274.

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 1.5 petrol engine is typically advertised at £15,000: the median of the 314 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 £9,995. Its asking price is now £8,995, £1,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 18 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 May 2026: £9,995
• 29 July 2026: £9,495
• 18 September 2026: £8,995

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 29 April 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 2 MOTs. The latest, on 28 April 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 116,635 miles, which matches the advertised 117,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 73,000 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2021 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

65 other 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life 1.5 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £9,995 to £16,399, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life, 1.5 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 95,574 miles. Price: £9,995, £1,000 more than this car. Dealer: Hampton Car Sales in Milton Malsor. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-5fedc02e1795
• 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life, 1.5 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 92,915 miles. Price: £9,995, £1,000 more than this car. Dealer: Rainford Cars in Ellesmere Port. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-4b18b8cd280d
• 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life, 1.5 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 90,000 miles. Price: £10,995, £2,000 more than this car. Dealer: Emerald Motor Group in Bolton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-66b13d84cc8f

• The nearest: 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life, 1.5 petrol hatchback, black, 4 miles from this car. Mileage: 15,030 miles. Price: £15,499, £6,504 more than this car. Dealer: H.P.L. Motors - Oldham (Greater Manchester) in Oldham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-37ede7ad6519