2016 Volkswagen Golf 1L Match Edition 5dr — £9,495 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Wavertree, Liverpool
£9,495
59,473 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-33%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf 1L Match Edition 5dr is listed at £9,495 by Wavertree Car Centre Limited in Wavertree. It has 59,473 miles on the clock. At 33% below the market average of £14,232, this looks competitively priced based on 192 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,811/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2016
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf
Trim 1L Match Edition 5dr
Body Style Hatchback
Colour Red
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 59,473 miles
Engine 1.6L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 102 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £20/yr
Monthly Payment £216.49/mo
All Features & Equipment (148)
12V Socket12V Socket - Luggage Compartment16in Alloy Wheels - DoverABS - Anti-Lock Braking SystemAir Conditioning - ManualAir Vent Surrounds - Chrome EffectAirbags - Curtain FrontAirbags - Curtain RearAirbags - DriverAirbags - Drivers KneeAirbags - Front PassengerAirbags - Front Passenger with Deactivation SwitchAirbags - Front Seat Side ImpactAlarm with Interior ProtectionAnti-Theft Wheel BoltsArmrest - Front Centre with Storage CompartmentASR - Anti Slip RegulationAutomatic Dimming Rear View MirrorAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBlack Front Air Intake and Radiator Grille with Chrome Trimmed InsertsBluetooth Audio ConnectionBluetooth Telephone PreparationBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Door HandlesBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsBrake Pad Wear IndicatorBranded Points of Interest for Sat NavCar Information DisplayCar-Net Guide and Inform (3 Year Subscription From New)Carpet - BlackCentral Locking - Remote with 2 Remote KeysChild Locks in Rear DoorsChrome-Plated Light Switch SurroundColour Touch Screen - 6.5inComposition Media SystemConvenience PackCruise Control - AdaptiveCup Holders - Front x2Cup Holders - Rear Armrest x2DAB - Digital Radio ReceptionDashboard - Brushed Dark Silver Decorative InsertsDaytime Running LightsDiscover Navigation Touch-Screen Navigation Radio SystemDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable-Heated and FoldingDoor Mirrors - Puddle LightsDoor Mirrors - Reverse Activated Kerb View Adjustment on PassengersDoor Panels - Brushed Dark Silver Decorative InsertsDriver Alert SystemDriver Profile SelectionDust and Pollen FilterElectric Windows - Front and RearElectronic Engine ImmobiliserElectronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold FunctionESP - Electronic Stability ProgrammeEuropean Mapping DataFirst-Aid Kit and Warning Triangle - Holder OnlyFront Assist including City Emergency BrakingFront Fog Lights with Cornering LightsFront Seat Back Storage PocketsGear Shift IndicatorGlovebox - Illuminated - Cooled - LockableGrab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksHBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistHead Restraints - Front Whiplash OptimisedHeadlight Range AdjustmentHeadlight Washer SystemHeadlights - Coming-Leaving Home FunctionHeadlights - Dusk Sensor - Automatic Driving LightsHeadlights - Halogen Clear - Range AdjustableHeated Front SeatsHeated Rear WindscreenHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering ColumnHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersHigh Level 3rd Brake Light - LEDInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Lighting DelayISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsKeys - Folding x 2Leather Trimmed Gear KnobLeather Trimmed Three-Spoke Steering Wheel and Gear KnobLED Rear Number Plate LightsLights on Warning BuzzerLoad Lashing Points x4 in Luggage CompartmentLoad-Through ProvisionLoad-through Provision Converts to Table FunctionLow Washer Fluid Warning LightLuggage Compartment - HooksLuggage Compartment CoverLuggage Compartment LightLuggage Compartment Storage Area on RightMap View - 2D and 3DMDI - Multi Device Interface with USB - iPod Connection CablesMirror PackMisfuel Prevention DeviceMultifunction Computer - 3.5in DisplayOptical Parking Display via Vehicles Audio SystemPark AssistParking Sensors - Front and RearParking Sensors - RearPower Assisted Steering - Speed SensitivePre-Crash Preventive Occupant ProtectionRadar Sensor Controlled Distance Monitoring SystemRadio Aerial Integrated into Rear WindscreenRain SensorReading Lights - Front x2 and Rear x2Rear Centre ArmrestRear Diffuser - BlackReflectors in DoorsRoute Options for Sat Nav - Fast-Short-EcoSD Card ReaderSeats - Front ComfortSeats - Front Lumbar SupportSeats - Height Adjustment - FrontService Interval DisplaySimultaneous Pairing of 2 Compatible Mobile DevicesSingle CD PlayerSMS Functionality - Read - Compose and Send SMS Messages Using Touch Screen Display - Android Compatible Smartphones OnlySound Output - 4x20 WattSpare Wheel - Space Saver SteelSpeakers x8Speed Limit DisplaySpeed LimiterSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Spoiler - TailgateSteering Wheel - Audio ControlsSteering Wheel - MultifunctionStorage - Cover for Area in Roof ConsoleStorage Compartment in Centre Console CoveredStorage Compartment in Front DoorsStorage Compartment in Rear DoorsStorage Compartment in Roof ConsoleSun Visors - Vanity Mirrors and IlluminatedTemperature Display - ExternalThink Blue - Trainer - Driver Tips - Journey AnalysisThree Rear Head RestraintsTinted Glass - Heat Insulating GreenTitle and Cover Art DisplayTMC Plus - Traffic Message ChannelTornado RedTwo Rear Air VentsTyre Pressure IndicatorUnder Seat Drawers - Front PassengerVariable Boot FloorWarning Buzzer and Light for Front Seat Belts if UnfastenedWindscreen Wipers with Intermittent Wipe and 4 Position DelayWinter PackXDS Electronic Differential Lock
Below MarketListed at £9,495 vs market average of £14,232 (-33%)
Market Low
£3,185
Market Average
£14,232
Market High
£31,085
Comparables
192 listings

Based on 192 comparable Volkswagen Golf listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£788/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£512/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£1,811/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £12,369 (£-2,874)
Mileage-predicted: £15,198 (£-5,703)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,300/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,811/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,323/yr

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

50
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
34 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
148 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
9 specs provided
7/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
25/25Good
Clear pricing
£9,495
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£216.49/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
34 photos
5/5
Key selling points
148 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

Wavertree Car Centre Limited

Wavertree, Liverpool L15 8HE