2023 Volkswagen Golf 1.5 eTSI MHEV Life

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: Life
• Version: 1.5 eTSI Mhev Life DSG FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (148 bhp)
• Year: 2023
• Mileage: 21,062 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: Silver
• CO2: 126 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2023 Volkswagen Golf Life has covered 21,062 miles, around 5,700 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £18,490, which is £290 above the AskCar estimate of £18,200. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,630 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 48 days ago. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at Sinclair Group Mercedes-Benz Of Cardiff & Newport in Pontprennau. 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: £290 (1%) over the AskCar estimate of £18,200.

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 2023 Volkswagen Golf with the 1.5 petrol engine is typically advertised at £18,000: the median of the 489 for sale on AskCar, as of 7 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2023 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 48 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 20 September 2026 at £18,490. Its asking price has not changed.

Price changes recorded:

• 20 September 2026: £18,490
• 3 October 2026: £18,890
• 13 October 2026: £18,790
• 21 October 2026: £18,590
• 29 October 2026: £18,490

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 July 2027.

It has had one MOT, on 14 July 2026, and passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 19,625 miles, which matches the advertised 21,062 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 5,700 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2023 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

38 other 2023 Volkswagen Golf Life 1.5 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £11,990 to £19,450, as of 7 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2023 Volkswagen Golf Life, 1.5 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 21,053 miles. Price: £16,891, £1,599 less than this car. Dealer: Sparshatts Of Havant in Havant. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2023-95ccf01dad03
• 2023 Volkswagen Golf Life, 1.5 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 22,374 miles. Price: £18,245, £245 less than this car. Dealer: Citygate VW Watford in Watford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2023-f8fb760d4dd2
• 2023 Volkswagen Golf Life, 1.5 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 18,921 miles. Price: £19,150, £660 more than this car. Dealer: Mon Motors Volkswagen Gloucester in Gloucester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2023-48d3cd6b4cb8