# Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf R prices > The average asking price for a used 2016 Volkswagen Golf R is $20,327, with 92,863 miles on average, across 54 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026. Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2016) · [all Volkswagen Golf R model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r.md) - Average asking price: $20,327 (median $20,030) - Average miles: 92,863 - For sale now: 54 - Average days listed: 39 (of 52 with a listing date) ## 2016 Volkswagen Golf R prices by state States with 5 or more cars for sale. | State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed | | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | | Pennsylvania | $18,806 | 102,956 | 5 | 29 | | Washington | $21,795 | 94,576 | 5 | 52 | ## Other Volkswagen Golf R years | Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale | | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | | [2027](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2027.md) | $54,458 | 6 | 155 | | [2026](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2026.md) | $53,218 | 948 | 326 | | [2025](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2025.md) | $48,192 | 12,520 | 38 | | [2024](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2024.md) | $41,978 | 23,792 | 177 | | [2023](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2023.md) | $39,918 | 33,329 | 64 | | [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2022.md) | $36,958 | 43,903 | 36 | | [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2019.md) | $30,091 | 62,678 | 97 | | [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2018.md) | $25,570 | 83,622 | 54 | | [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2017.md) | $23,096 | 85,328 | 68 | | **2016** | $20,327 | 92,863 | 54 | | [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2015.md) | $18,842 | 108,640 | 22 | | [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2013.md) | $16,871 | 106,584 | 28 | | [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2012.md) | $13,776 | 122,507 | 10 | ## Recalls · 4 NHTSA, this model year. - VISIBILITY/WIPER (Nov 9, 2022): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE (Jul 27, 2022): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly. - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (Jun 24, 2016): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle. - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS (May 23, 2016): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." ## Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf R prices: common questions ### What is a fair price for a used 2016 Volkswagen Golf R? Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf Rs for sale at U.S. dealers ask $20,327 on average (half ask less than $20,030), across 54 cars. The cars for sale have 92,863 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check. ### How long are used 2016 Volkswagen Golf Rs for sale? The 52 for sale with a listing date have been listed 39 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate. ### How does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R compare with the 2015 and 2017? The 2016 asks $20,327 on average with 92,863 miles; the 2015 asks $18,842 with 108,640 miles, and the 2017 asks $23,096 with 85,328 miles. ### Does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R have recalls? NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed. ## More - Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=&price=&mileage= (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check) - Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value - Free alerts for new listings and price drops: https://ottoquest.com/deals Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window. --- OttoQuest · [this page](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-r/2016). Prices are asking prices of cars for sale in the U.S. and recorded sold prices; a guide to the price, not to a car's condition.