2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 Golf R 4WD 5dr in Nuneaton
Year
2016
Miles
38,298 miles
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Engine Size
2L
Colour
Red
Number of Doors
5
Number of Seats
5
In the dealer's stock feed on 11 November 2026
About this car
This is a used 2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 Golf R 4WD 5dr: a red five-door petrol hatchback with a manual gearbox. It has covered 38,298 miles, which is low mileage for its age. On running costs, annual vehicle tax (VED) is £275.
Description
Finished In Striking Tornado Red With A Black Interior, This Volkswagen Golf R Offers An Excellent Combination Of Performance, Everyday Practicality And Refined Styling. Powered By The 2.0-Litre TSI Turbocharged Engine Producing 300PS, It Is Paired With A 6-Speed Manual Gearbox And Volkswagen's 4Motion Four-Wheel Drive System. Service History - 8k, 9k, 13k, 19k (Plus Haldex), 20k (Plus Brake Flui...
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How the Volkswagen Golf does at its MOT
MOT records show 87% of Volkswagen Golfs first registered in 2016 passed their MOT first time in 2025, against 79% of all cars registered that year.
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A pass after rectification at the station counts as a pass. This is about the model, not this car. Source: DVSA MOT Anonymised Data 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What most often fails on a Volkswagen Golf at its MOT
Across 875,902 Volkswagen Golf MOT tests in 2025 (all versions together), these defects turned up most often.
- Coil spring: fractured or broken. On 2.9% of Volkswagen Golf tests.
- Tyre tread below the 1.6mm legal minimum. On 2.2% of Volkswagen Golf tests.
- Shock absorber with a serious fluid leak. On 1.9% of Volkswagen Golf tests, 2.0 times the rate for cars of the same age.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items, not the engine, clutch or gearbox, so this is one measure of how each car holds up rather than a full reliability verdict. These figures describe the model, all its versions together, not this particular car.
From DVSA’s 2025 MOT results. See the full analysis
What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — a figure marked exact is set by law for this car; everything else is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)exactCO2-banded (165 g/km, registered 2001–2017)
- £275
- FuelAbout 30 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 7 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 174.1p a litre
- £1,600–£2,200
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingFrom a minor service (£200–£320) to a major one (£400–£700) on a Volkswagen, from Autoza's own servicing estimates by make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £200–£700
- MOT test£54.85 maximum in Great Britain — the DVSA cap, and many garages charge less — with the first test on the third anniversary of registration. DVSA: 27.51% of car and light-van MOTs in Great Britain failed their initial test in 2025/26, and repairs are extra
- up to £54.85
- Estimated total a yearThe rows above added up, low ends and high ends
- £2,650–£3,800
Work out the vehicle tax with our car tax calculator (it opens with this car's year, fuel and CO2 filled in), or put in your own mileage and prices with the running cost calculator.
Questions about this Volkswagen Golf
- Where can I view this 2016 Volkswagen Golf?
- This Volkswagen Golf is located in Nuneaton, UK. Contact Whitestone Approved Vehicles directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this Volkswagen Golf?
- The asking price is £16,995. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What is the mileage on this 2016 Volkswagen Golf?
- This Volkswagen Golf has 38,298 miles on the odometer.
- What fuel type is this Volkswagen Golf?
- This Volkswagen Golf runs on petrol.
- Is this Volkswagen Golf automatic or manual?
- This Volkswagen Golf has a manual gearbox.
- Is this Volkswagen Golf MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this Volkswagen Golf's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this Volkswagen Golf been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this Volkswagen Golf?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this Volkswagen Golf at £16,995.
- How much does this Volkswagen Golf cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost is roughly £2,650–£3,800. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) £275 (CO2-banded (165 g/km, registered 2001–2017)); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); fuel £1,600–£2,200; servicing £200–£700; MOT test up to £54.85 (the legal maximum — many garages charge less), the test only, not any work it finds. Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode. DVSA: 27.51% of car and light-van MOTs in Great Britain failed their initial test in 2025/26, and repairs are extra.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this Volkswagen Golf?
- Annual road tax (VED): £275 per year. Basis: CO2-banded (165 g/km, registered 2001–2017). Tax it online at gov.uk before you drive it.
- What real-world fuel economy does this Volkswagen Golf achieve in the UK?
- About 30 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 7 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 174.1p a litre. Over 7,100 miles a year that is roughly £1,600–£2,200 (UK average pump price, week commencing 26 October 2026 (DESNZ)).
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