2021 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 (128 bhp)
• Year: 2021
• Mileage: 26,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol, mild hybrid
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 128 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 126 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2021 Volkswagen Golf R Line has covered 26,000 miles, around 18,000 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Its asking price of £18,995 is £639 below the AskCar estimate of £19,634. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,674 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. The dealer may accept less: this car has been on sale for at least 123 days, and its asking price has been cut by £755. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Slough Van & Truck Centre, based in Slough. 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: £639 (3%) under the AskCar estimate of £19,634.

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

The dealer may accept less. This 2021 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 123 days, and its asking price has been cut by £755. About half of 2021 Volkswagen Golf cars are gone from sale within a month of being advertised: 541 of the 1,016 first advertised between 11 July 2026 and 3 October 2026.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 6 July 2026 at £19,750. Its asking price is now £18,995, £755 less. The latest price cut was seen on 17 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 7 July 2026: £19,750
• 16 August 2026: £19,995
• 30 August 2026: £19,795
• 17 October 2026: £18,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: valid until 30 December 2026.

It has had 2 MOTs. The latest, on 9 December 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 19,835 miles, which matches the advertised 26,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 18,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2021 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

34 other 2021 Volkswagen Golf R Line 1.5 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £11,994 to £20,995, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, yellow. Mileage: 24,034 miles. Price: £19,449, £454 more than this car. Dealer: Motorpoint Sheffield in Sheffield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-b4204c8b1875
• 2021 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 28,135 miles. Price: £18,695, £300 less than this car. Dealer: Motor Range Manchester in Manchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-fb80a1a75a85
• 2021 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 29,012 miles. Price: £18,680, £315 less than this car. Dealer: Evans Halshaw Citroen Rotherham in Rotherham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-5573c38ebb64

• The nearest: 2021 Volkswagen Golf R Line, 1.5 petrol hatchback, yellow, 2 miles from this car. Mileage: 38,257 miles. Price: £18,699, £296 less than this car. Dealer: Windrush Volkswagen Windrush Maidenhead in Maidenhead. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2021-6439c52c5bdb