2022 Volkswagen Golf 1L Active 5dr — £18,500 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Preston
£18,500
17,769 miles | Petrol Hybrid | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-22%
Below Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2022 Volkswagen Golf 1L Active 5dr is listed at £18,500 by MotorTrust UK Garstang in Preston. It has 17,769 miles on the clock. At 22% below the market average of £23,591, this looks competitively priced based on 79 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £3,561/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2022
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf
Trim 1L Active 5dr
Body Style Hatchback
Colour Grey
Fuel Type Petrol Hybrid
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 17,769 miles
Engine 1.5L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 124 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £195/yr
Monthly Payment £287.61/mo
All Features & Equipment (93)
12V Socket - Centre Console12V Socket - Luggage Compartment16in Alloy Wheels - GalwayABS - Anti-lock Braking System with HBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistAdaptive Cruise ControlAir Conditioning - 3 Zone Electronic Climate ControlAirbagsAlarm with Interior Protection with Deactivation via Infotainment SystemAmbient LightingApp-ConnectAutomatic Coming-Leaving Home Lighting FunctionAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBag Hooks in Luggage Compartment - Left and RightBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Door HandlesBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsCar2X - Intelligent Vehicle NetworkingCarpet Mats - Front and RearCentral Locking - Remote with 2 Remote KeysChrome Plated Electric Mirror Adjustment Switch SurroundChrome Plated Electric Window Button SurroundsCup Holders - Front x2Digital Cockpit ProDigital Speedo and Rev Counter - Electronic Odometer - Trip - Service Interval Display - Exterior Temperature Gauge and Fuel GaugeDiscover Navigation Infotainment SystemDriver Alert System - Fatigue DetectionDrivers and Passengers Safety Optimised Head RestraintsDusk Sensor - Automatic Driving LightsDynamic Road Sign DisplayElectric Windows - Front and RearElectrically Heated and Adjustable Door Mirrors with Memory FeatureElectronic Engine ImmobiliserElectronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold FunctionESC - Electronic Stability ControlFront Centre Armrest with Storage CompartmentFront Comfort Seats with Height and Lumbar AdjustmentGalvanised BodyGloss Black Decorative Inserts in Dash Surround with Parking BrakeGloveboxGrab Handles - Front - Rear x2Heated Rear WindscreenHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering WheelHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersHigh Level 3rd Brake Light Incorporating LED TechnologyHighway LightInterior Light DelayISOFIX Child Seat PreparationKeyless Start - Start-Stop Button on Centre ConsoleLED Lighting in Door Handle Recess - Front and RearLED Self-Levelling Headlights with Separate LED Daytime Running LightsLights on Warning BuzzerLoad Lashing Points x2 in Luggage CompartmentLoad-Through ProvisionLuggage Compartment Cover - StowableLuggage Compartment Light Incorporating LED Technology - RightMatt Silver Decorative Inserts in Dash and Door PanelsParking Sensors - Front and RearPedals - Brushed Stainless SteelPower Assisted Steering - Speed-Sensitive - Electro-Mechanical Steering RackPredictive Pedestrian ProtectionPremium USB C Cable - Choice of Either Apple or Android Smartphone CompatibilityRadiator Grille - BlackRain Sensor and Automatic Dimming Rear-View MirrorReading Lights - Front and Rear x2 Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Centre Armrest - Folding with Cup Holders x2Rear Diffuser - BlackRear Lights Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Number Plate Lights Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Screen Wash-Wipe with Intermittent WipeRear Tinted GlassSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Steering Wheel - Heated Multifunction Leather TrimmedStorage Compartment in Centre ConsoleStorage Compartment in Front and Rear DoorsTailgate with Integrated Rear Roof SpoilerThree Rear 3-Point Seat BeltsThree Rear Head RestraintsTouch Sensitive Shortcut Menu Items for Infotainment DisplayTyre Mobility Kit and CompressorTyre Pressure Loss IndicatorUnique Active Badging on B-PillarUnique Active Door Sill ProtectorsUrano GreyVanity Mirrors - IlluminatedVariable Boot Floor - Height Adjustable and RemovableWarning Buzzer and Light for Front Seat Belts if UnfastenedWe Connect Plus PreparationWelcome LightWindscreen Wiper with Intermittent Wipe and 4 Position DelayWinter Pack - Heated Steering WheelWireless Smartphone ChargerXDS Electronic Differential Lock for Improved Traction and Handling
Below MarketListed at £18,500 vs market average of £23,591 (-22%)
Market Low
£10,790
Market Average
£23,591
Market High
£39,680
Comparables
79 listings

Based on 79 comparable Volkswagen Golf listings.

Age Depreciation
Moderate Depreciation
£1,642/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£960/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£3,561/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £18,145 (+£355)
Mileage-predicted: £21,470 (£-2,970)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,601/yr | 10k mi/yr £-3,561/yr | 15k mi/yr £-4,520/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
35 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
93 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
£18,500
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£287.61/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
35 photos
5/5
Key selling points
93 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

MotorTrust UK Garstang

Preston PR3 0RB