Built as a numbered run of 333 vehicles, the rarest and most powerful R model in the VW Golf Mk8 Golf line-up might sound worthy of not being modified – but where’s the fun in that?

It’s fair to say that the pressure was on then to reinvent the Golf R in line with the Mk8 Golf, without messing too much with the proven recipe. The endeavor was it seems a little way short of ...

However, the VW Golf is not as forgiving of poor maintenance as some of its Japanese rivals. The Mk8 has several competitors including the Honda Civic Type R, Chevrolet Cobalt SS, BMW 128ti ...

The Volkswagen Golf ... An updated version of the Mk8 was launched in 2024. Commonly referred to as the Mk8.5, it brought a raft of changes to the design and engine line-up.

For 2023 top-spec R-Line cars with low miles, prices start from around £18,000. The Mk8.5 Golf Estate models are still quite new, so prices for these are higher. Expect to pay £21,000 for a low ...