. But any idea what the R stands for . It's 150 bhp apparently

The 'R Line' is just a trim level, VW's equivalent of 'Sport'.

It will have large alloy wheels (probably 18 or 19 inch) which will mean tyres are more expensive than on the standard model, 'sports' seats with larger side bolsters to stop you sliding around in corners, possibly some fancy headlights and probably a fair amount of fake carbon fibre or fake aluminium trim inside instead of the fake wood used on the 'luxury' version or grey plastic in the normal version.

For a 6 year old car, none of these particularly affect its value or desirability. It would be worth checking the coat of replacement tyres for it though as it may be higher than you'd expect.

R-Line is just a trim level. Sportier looks and interior trim, but no difference mechanically.

Given what i found on Autotrader, it does seem good value, just a pity about that DSG box............!

Edit, just noticed what you wrote about gearbox, maybe not too much of a risk?.

Edited by badbusdriver on 12/08/2020 at 16:58

Normally i'd barge pole that, but from a friend and if it's absolutely guaranteed the gearbox has seen that all important oil change, even i would probably say yes to this one.

I'd also treat it to another gearbox oil change asap once i got me sweaty mitts on it.

Edited by gordonbennet on 12/08/2020 at 17:05

One other thing, if you buy it i'd have a chat with a VW specialist (who will probably carry out the gearbox oil change as well) to see if any in depth maintenance can be done to the electric parking brake calipers to give them a better shot at a long trouble free life.