2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0 BiTDI BlueMotion Tech R-Line Estate 5dr Diesel DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (240 ps) — £14,790 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 28 April 2026 | Farnworth, Bolton
£14,790
83,630 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
49/100
Average
vs Market Average
+34%
Above Market
Value Retention
65/100
Slow Depreciation
Our Verdict
49 /100

This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0 BiTDI BlueMotion Tech R-Line Estate 5dr Diesel DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (240 ps) is listed at £14,790 by Vehicle Select Ltd in Farnworth. It has 83,630 miles on the clock. At 34% above the market average of £11,059, this is priced on the higher side compared to 27 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £540/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2016
Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model PASSAT
Trim 2.0 BiTDI BlueMotion Tech R-Line Estate 5dr Diesel DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (240 ps)
Body Style Hatchback
Colour White
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 83,630 miles
Engine 2L
Seats 5
CO2 140 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Monthly Payment £345.95/mo
All Features & Equipment (114)
Panoramic Sunroof19in Alloy Wheels - Verona18in Alloy Wheels - MonterreyAnti-Theft Wheel BoltsBumpers - R-Line DesignDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable-Heated and FoldingDoor Mirrors - Integrated Side IndicatorsDynamic Curve LightingElectric Windows - Front and RearExhaust Tailpipes - Trapezoid - Left and RightGloss Black B PillarHeated Rear WindowHeated Washer JetsRadiator Grille - R-Line DesignRoof Rails - Silver AnodisedSide Skirts - R-Line DesignSide Window Surrounds - Chrome PlatedSpare Wheel - Space SaverStyling Pack for R-LineTinted Glass - Heat Insulating Rear 65% Light Absorbing From B Pillar BackwardsWinter PackManual Rear Side Windows SunblindsTailgate - ElectricAir Conditioning - 3 Zone Electronic Climate ControlAir Vent Surrounds - Chrome TrimmedAmbient Lighting - DoorsAmbient Lighting PackArmrest - Front Centre with Storage CompartmentArmrest - Rear Centre with Storage CompartmentAutomatic Dimming Rear View MirrorBranded Points of Interest for Sat NavCarpet - BlackCarpet Mats - R-Line - Front and RearChrome Plated Instrument SurroundsConvenience PackCup Holders with Covers - Front x2Dashboard - BlackDoor Sill Protectors with R-Line LogoDriver Profile SelectionEntrance-Warning Lights in Front Doors - LEDFootwell Illumination - Front x2Gear Knob - LeatherGlovebox - Cooled and LockableGlovebox - IlluminatedHead Restraints - Front with R-Line LogoHeadlight - Range AdjustmentHeadlining - BlackInserts - Centre Console - Piano BlackInserts - Dashboard - Unique R-LineInserts - Door Panels - Unique R-LineInterior Lighting - Front and Rear with Interior Delay and Dimming FunctionKeyless StartLight Strips Below Trim in Front DoorsLoad Sill ProtectorLoad-Through ProvisionMap View - 2D and 3DOne-touch IndicatorsPedals - Stainless SteelRain SensorReading Lights Front x2 and Rear x2 - LEDRemote Boot Lid ReleaseRoute Options for Sat Nav - Fast-Short-EcoSMS Functionality - Read - Compose and Send SMS Messages Using Touch Screen Display - Android Compatible Smartphones OnlySeat - Electric Adjustable Comfort DriversSimultaneous Pairing of 2 Compatible Mobile DevicesSpeed Limit DisplaySplit Folding Rear Seat Backrests 40-20-40Steering Wheel - Aluminium InsertsSteering Wheel - LeatherSteering Wheel - MultifunctionSteering Wheel - Paddle ShiftSteering Wheel - R-Line LogoStorage Compartment in Drivers Door for 1.0 litre bottleStorage Compartment in Passengers Door for 1.5 Litre BottleStorage Compartment in Rear DoorsStorage Compartment in Roof ConsoleTwo Rear Air VentsVariable Boot FloorWhite Instrument Lighting12V Socket - Centre ConsoleBluetooth Audio ConnectionBluetooth Telephone PreparationCar-Net Guide and InformComposition Media SystemDAB+ - Digital Radio ReceptionDiscover Navigation Touch-Screen Navigation Radio SystemEuropean Mapping DataMDI - Multi Device Interface with USB - iPod Connection CablesMultifunction Colour DisplayRadio Aerial Integrated into Rear WindscreenSD Card ReaderSingle CD PlayerSound Output - 4x20 WattSpeakers x8TMC Plus - Traffic Message ChannelTitle and Cover Art DisplayCar-Net App ConnectPure WhiteVoice ActivationActive Info DisplayDiscover Navigation Pro Touch-Screen Navigation DVD Radio SystemDCC - Dynamic Chassis ControlDaytime Running Lights - U-shaped - LEDDoor Mirrors - Puddle LightsFront Fog Lights with Chrome Trimmed SurroundsFront Fog Lights with Cornering LightsHeadlight - Automatic ActivationHeadlight Washer SystemHeadlights - Coming-Leaving Home FunctionHeadlights - Premium - LEDHigh Level 3rd Brake LightLED Rear LightsPower Assisted Steering - Speed SensitiveSpeed Limiter
Above MarketListed at £14,790 vs market average of £11,059 (+34%)
Market Low
£6,494
Market Average
£11,059
Market High
£14,777
Comparables
27 listings

Based on 27 comparable VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,083/year
Mileage Impact
Strong Appreciation
£271/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Slow Depreciation
£540/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £10,116 (+£4,674)
Mileage-predicted: £13,174 (+£1,616)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-811/yr | 10k mi/yr £-540/yr | 15k mi/yr £-269/yr

Based on 97 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.

49
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
24/25Good
Photos
47 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
114 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
8 specs provided
6/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
25/25Good
Clear pricing
£14,790
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£345.95/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
47 photos
5/5
Key selling points
114 features highlighted
4/4
Detailed specifications
8 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

Vehicle Select Ltd

Farnworth, Bolton BL4 7EH