How much does this Volkswagen Golf cost?

This 2018 Volkswagen Golf R-line Tsi Evo is listed at £11,480, or from £267 per month on a representative finance quote.

Can I finance this car?

Yes. Representative finance starts from £267 per month. Apply for a soft-search quote in under two minutes — it won't affect your credit score, and you can compare lender offers before deciding.

How many miles has it covered?

70,011 miles, registered in 2018. Each listing on Motoring.Today shows the full MOT and mileage history so you can spot anomalies before you commit.

What are the key specs?

It's a petrol, manual, hatchback in black, with CO₂ emissions of 116 g/km.

What's the boot space like in the 2018 VW Golf R-Line?

The 2018 Golf R-Line, like other Golf hatchbacks of this generation, offers a practical boot capacity of around 380 litres. This is competitive for the family hatchback class and is generally sufficient for weekly shopping or a few suitcases.

What kind of real-world MPG can I expect from the Golf R-Line 1.5 TSI Evo?

With the 1.5 TSI Evo engine and a manual gearbox, owners typically report around 45-55 MPG in mixed driving conditions. Longer motorway journeys will see higher figures, while purely urban driving might be closer to 40 MPG.

Are there any common reliability issues to look out for with this generation of Golf 1.5 TSI Evo?

The 1.5 TSI Evo engine experienced some early reports of 'kangarooing' or hesitation at low speeds, though many were resolved with software updates. It's worth checking if any such issues were addressed by previous owners or if the car still exhibits this on a test drive.

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2018 · Hatchback · 70,011 mi

Volkswagen Golf

R-line Tsi Evo

£11,480

✓ Good price

Why this car stands out

£726 under

the predicted market price for this spec, age and mileage.

Motoring Today price model

Deal rating

Good price£726 below market

MOT

11 months leftValid until 14 Jul 2027

Clean air zones

5 of 13 freeOxford ZEZ charges

R-line Tsi Evo

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What makes this Golf special

Why this Golf

AI summary

£726 below predicted market price

70,011 miMileage

2018 · 18 regRegistered May 2018

1.5L PetrolEngine

ManualGearbox

Hatchback5 doors · 5 seats

Theo

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Running costs

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Road tax

£200/yr

MOT

11 mo left

Current cover

Estimates for guidance only — not part of any finance quote. Fuel/energy at ~8,000 miles/yr (DESNZ prices, official combined economy adjusted for real-world driving). Road tax is the approximate standard 12-month VED rate (gov.uk/DVLA); cars listed over £40,000 when new may pay a supplement. Clean Air Zone based on fuel + Euro standard.

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Deal rating
Good price — £726 below predicted market price
Road tax
£200/yr standard VED
MOT
11 months remaining

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The details

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Identity

Reg: DA18KFF
Colour: Black
Condition: Used
Listed: 18 Jul 2026
Days on market: 28 days
Trim: Golf R-line Tsi Evo

Performance

Power: 147 bhp / 110 kW @ 5,000 rpm
Torque: 250 Nm / 184.5 lb-ft
0–60 mph: 8.1s
Top speed: 134 mph
Drivetrain: 4x2

Running costs

Combined MPG: 55.4 mpg
City MPG: 45.6 mpg
Highway MPG: 64.2 mpg
CO₂: 116 g/km
Euro status: Euro 6 (inferred from registration date)
Insurance group: Ungrouped — ask the dealer

Equipment

Adaptive cruise control
Ambient lighting
Cruise control
DAB radio
Leather upholstery
Parking sensors
Sat nav

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MOT & history

DVSA verified

Clean air zones

1 charged

5 of 13 UK zones — free to drive

Only Oxford ZEZ charges — every other UK city is free.

Indicative — based on fuel type and Euro standard. Confirm with the zone operator.

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This 2018 Volkswagen Golf R-line Tsi Evo is listed at £11,480, or from £267 per month on a representative finance quote.
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