2017 Volkswagen Golf — £11,990 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Hertford
£11,990
71,000 miles | Petrol Plug-In Hybrid | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
46/100
Average
vs Market Average
-11%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
46 /100

This 2017 Volkswagen Golf is listed at £11,990 by Hertford Car Sales Ltd in Hertford. It has 71,000 miles on the clock. At 11% below the market average of £13,446, this looks competitively priced based on 227 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,235/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2017
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf
Body Style Hatchback
Colour Black
Fuel Type Petrol Plug-In Hybrid
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 71,000 miles
Engine 1.4L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 38 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £195/yr
Battery Range 25 miles
All Features & Equipment (110)
12V Socket - Luggage Compartment17in Alloy Wheels - Rio de JanerioABS - Anti-Lock Braking System with HBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistActive Info DisplayAdaptive Cruise ControlAirbagsAlarm with Interior ProtectionAmbient Lighting PackAutomatic Coming-Leaving Home Lighting FunctionAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBag Hooks in the Luggage Compartment x2Black Front Air Intake and Radiator Grille with Chrome Trimmed InsertsBlack RoofliningBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Door HandlesBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsBrake Calipers - BlueBrake Pad Wear IndicatorCar-Net App ConnectCar-Net e-RemoteCar-Net Security and Service including eCallCarpet Mats - Front and RearCharging Socket AC Type 2Child Security Locks in the Rear DoorsChrome Plated Air Vent SurroundsChrome Plated Electric Mirror Adjustment Switch SurroundChrome Plated Electric Window Button SurroundsChrome-Plated Light Switch SurroundClimate ControlComposition Media SystemConvenience PackCover for Storage Compartment in Centre ConsoleCup Holders - Front x2Deep BlackDriver Alert SystemDriver Personalisation ProfileDrivers and Passengers Safety Optimised Head RestraintsDriving Profile 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 SystemFront AssistFront Footwell IlluminationFront Seat Back Storage PocketsFront Sport Seats with Height and Lumbar AdjustmentGalvanised BodyGlovebox - CooledGrab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksGTE Styling PackHeated Rear WindscreenHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersHigh Level 3rd Brake Light Incorporating LED TechnologyHoneycomb Black Decorative Inserts in Dash and Door PanelsInstrument Cluster with GTE Specific DesignInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Light DelayISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsLED HeadlightsLED Tinted Rear Light ClustersLights on Warning BuzzerLoad Lashing Points x4 in Luggage CompartmentLoad-Through ProvisionLuggage Compartment Cover - StowableLuggage Compartment LightLuggage Compartment Storage Area on Left and RightLumbar Support for Drivers and Front Passenger SeatMirror PackMultifunction ComputerParking Sensors - Front and RearPiano Black Decorative Inserts in Centre ConsolePre-Crash Preventive Occupant ProtectionPredictive Pedestrian ProtectionPremium USB CableProgressive SteeringRadiator Grille - Unique GTE with Blue StripeRain 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 Chrome Twin Exhaust TailpipeRear Lights Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Number Plate Lights Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Screen Wash-Wipe with Intermittent WipeRear 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 AcceleratorSteering 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 RestraintsTwo Charging CablesTyre Pressure Loss IndicatorTyre Repair KitUnique Front C Signature LED Daytime Running LightsUnique GTE BadgingVanity Mirrors - IlluminatedWarning Buzzer and Light for Front Seat Belts if UnfastenedWindscreen Wiper with Intermittent Wipe and 4 Position DelayXDS Electronic Differential Lock for Improved Traction and Handling
Below MarketListed at £11,990 vs market average of £13,446 (-11%)
Market Low
£5,949
Market Average
£13,446
Market High
£29,065
Comparables
227 listings

Based on 227 comparable Volkswagen Golf listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£856/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£690/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,235/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £13,231 (£-1,241)
Mileage-predicted: £13,160 (£-1,170)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,546/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,235/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,925/yr

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

46
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
25/25Good
Photos
28 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
110 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
9 specs provided
7/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
21/25Good
Clear pricing
£11,990
8/8
Monthly payment shown
Not shown
0/4
Visual presentation
28 photos
5/5
Key selling points
110 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.

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About the Dealer

Hertford Car Sales Ltd

Hertford SG13 7BH