2017 Volkswagen Golf 2L R 5dr — £18,995 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Coxmoor Rd, Sutton-in-Ashfield
£18,995
56,299 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
37/100
Poor
vs Market Average
+28%
Above Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
37 /100

This 2017 Volkswagen Golf 2L R 5dr is listed at £18,995 by SD Automotive Ltd in Coxmoor Rd. It has 56,299 miles on the clock. At 28% above the market average of £14,892, this is priced on the higher side compared to 215 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,880/year in value. The listing quality is poor — limited photos and sparse specifications make it harder to assess this vehicle remotely.

Year 2017
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf
Trim 2L R 5dr
Body Style Hatchback
Colour White
Fuel Type Petrol
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 56,299 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 163 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £195/yr
Monthly Payment £358.87/mo
All Features & Equipment (124)
12V Socket - Luggage Compartment18in Alloy Wheels - CadizABS - Anti-Lock Braking System with HBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistActive Info DisplayAdaptive Cruise ControlAirbagsAlarm with Interior ProtectionAmbient Lighting PackAnti-Tramp FunctionAutomatic Coming-Leaving Home Lighting FunctionAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBag Hooks in the Luggage Compartment x2Black RoofliningBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Door HandlesBrake Calipers - BlackBrake Pad Wear IndicatorCar-Net App ConnectCarbon Touch Decorative Inserts in Dash and Door PanelsCarpet Mats - Front and RearChild Security Locks in the Rear DoorsChrome Plated Air Vent SurroundsChrome Plated Electric Mirror Adjustment Switch SurroundChrome Plated Electric Window Button SurroundsChrome Trimmed Front Air Intake SurroundChrome-Plated Light Switch SurroundClimate ControlComposition Media SystemConvenience PackCover for Storage Compartment in Centre ConsoleCup Holders - Front x2Discover Navigation Pro Touch-Screen Navigation DVD Radio System with Integrated Voice Activation - Car-Net Guide and Inform PlusDiscover Navigation Touch-Screen Navigation-Radio System with Car-Net Guide and InformDriver Alert SystemDriver Personalisation ProfileDrivers and Passengers Safety Optimised Head RestraintsDriving Mode SelectionDusk Sensor - Automatic Driving LightsDust and Pollen FilterElectric Windows - Front and RearElectronic Engine ImmobiliserElectronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold FunctionESC - Electronic Stability Control including EDL - Electronic Differential Lock and ASR - Traction Control with Deactivation via Infotainment SystemExtended Sill Strips - FlaredFront AssistFront Centre Armrest with Storage Compartment and Two Rear Air VentsFront Footwell IlluminationFront Seat Back Storage PocketsFront Sport Seats with Height and Lumbar AdjustmentFront Sports Seats with Embroidered R LogoGalvanised BodyGlovebox - CooledGrab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksHeadlight WashersHeated Front SeatsHeated Rear WindscreenHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersHigh Level 3rd Brake Light Incorporating LED TechnologyIlluminated Door Sill ProtectorsInstrument Cluster with R Specific DesignInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Light DelayISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsLane Assist Plus with Dynamic Light Assist - Emergency Assist - Rear Traffic Alert - Traffic Jam Assist and Traffic Sign RecognitionLED Headlights with Dynamic Curve LightLED Tinted Rear Light ClustersLights on Warning BuzzerLoad Lashing Points x4 in Luggage CompartmentLoad-Through ProvisionLow Washer Fluid Warning LightLuggage Compartment Cover - StowableLuggage Compartment LightLuggage Compartment Storage Area on Left and RightLumbar Support for Drivers and Front Passenger SeatMatt Chrome Effect Door MirrorsMirror PackMultifunction ComputerParking Sensors - Front and RearPiano Black Decorative Inserts in Centre ConsolePre-Crash Preventive Occupant ProtectionPredictive Pedestrian ProtectionPremium USB CableProgressive SteeringPure WhiteR Sports Suspension - LoweredR Styling PackRain Sensor and Automatic Dimming Rear-View MirrorReading Lights Front x2 and Rear x2 - LEDRear Centre Armrest - Folding with Cup Holders x2Rear Diffuser in Black with Twin Oval Chrome Exhaust Tailpipes Left and RightRear Lights Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Number Plate Lights Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Screen Wash-Wipe with Intermittent WipeRear Tinted Glass - B Pillar Backwards - Approx 65 Percent TintedRear Tinted Glass - B Pillar Backwards - Approx 90 Percent TintedRear Window AerialReflectors in DoorsRemote Central Locking with 2 Remote Folding KeysRemote Electrically Foldable Door Mirrors - Door Mirror Puddle Lights and Reverse Activated Kerb-View Adjustment on Passengers Door MirrorsSpeedo and Rev Counter - Electronic Odometer - Trip - Service Interval Display - Exterior Temperature Gauge and Fuel GaugeSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Stainless Steel Pedals - Brake and AcceleratorSteel Space Saver Spare WheelSteering Column - Height and Reach AdjustableSteering Wheel - Multifunction - Leather Trimmed with Paddle ShiftStorage Compartment in Centre ConsoleStorage Compartment in Front DoorsStorage Compartment in Rear DoorsStorage Compartment in Roof Console with CoverTailgate with Integrated Rear Roof SpoilerThree Rear 3-Point Seat BeltsThree Rear Head RestraintsTyre Pressure Loss IndicatorUnique R BadgingUnique R Design KeyUnique R Gear Lever KnobUnique R Radiator Grille with Matt Chrome StripVanity Mirrors - IlluminatedVariable Boot Floor - Height Adjustable and RemovableWarning Buzzer and Light for Front Seat Belts if UnfastenedWindscreen Wiper with Intermittent Wipe and 4 Position DelayWinter PackXDS Electronic Differential Lock for Improved Traction and Handling
Above MarketListed at £18,995 vs market average of £14,892 (+28%)
Market Low
£3,185
Market Average
£14,892
Market High
£31,085
Comparables
215 listings

Based on 215 comparable Volkswagen Golf listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£856/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£512/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£1,880/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £13,231 (+£5,764)
Mileage-predicted: £15,198 (+£3,797)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,368/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,880/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,391/yr

Based on 742 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.

37
Overall Listing Quality
Poor — significant gaps in information and optimisation.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
17/25Average
Photos
2 photos
2/10
Features & key selling points
124 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
9 specs provided
7/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
20/25Good
Clear pricing
£18,995
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£358.87/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
2 photos
0/5
Key selling points
124 features highlighted
4/4
Detailed specifications
9 specs provided
4/4
SEO Quality
Page HTML not captured — scores are estimated
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
AI Discoverability
How findable is this listing by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and other AI search engines?
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
How our review page compares
This Car-Search.ai listing review page scores 95+/100 on all four categories. It includes Schema.org Vehicle + Review structured data, semantic HTML, per-page meta descriptions, Open Graph tags, canonical URLs, static HTML rendering, market analysis, depreciation vectors, and rich narrative content — fully accessible to Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and all AI search engines.

Independent review — we are not affiliated with the dealer.

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About the Dealer

SD Automotive Ltd

Coxmoor Rd, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 5LA