2016 Volkswagen Polo 1L R-Line 5dr — £6,995 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 5 April 2026 | 4 Neptune Park, Plymouth
£6,995
101,289 miles | Petrol | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-5%
Below Market
Value Retention
65/100
Slow Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2016 Volkswagen Polo 1L R-Line 5dr is listed at £6,995 by Cattedown Trade Centre in 4 Neptune Park. It has 101,289 miles on the clock. At 5% below the market average of £7,332, this looks competitively priced based on 43 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £780/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2016
Make Volkswagen
Model Polo
Trim 1L R-Line 5dr
Body Style Hatchback
Colour Black
Fuel Type Petrol
Gearbox Manual
Mileage 101,289 miles
Engine 1L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 99 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £20/yr
Monthly Payment £166.4/mo
All Features & Equipment (119)
12V Socket - Centre Console16in Alloy Wheels - SalvadorABS - Anti-Lock Braking SystemAir Conditioning - ManualAir Vent Surrounds - Matt ChromeAirbags - DriverAirbags - Front PassengerAirbags - Front Side HeadAirbags - Front ThoraxAlarm with Interior ProtectionAluminium Look PedalsAnti-Theft Wheel BoltsArmrest - Front Centre with Storage CompartmentASR - Anti Slip RegulationAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemAux-In SocketBluetooth Audio ConnectionBluetooth Phone ConnectivityBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Door HandlesBody Coloured Rear SpoilerBody Coloured Side SillsBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsBumpers - R-Line DesignCar Information DisplayCarpet - BlackCarpet Mats - Front and Rear with Red StitchingCentral Locking - Remote with 2 Remote KeysChrome Trimmed Front Air Intake Grille SurroundColour Touch Screen - 6.5inComposition Media SystemCruise and Park PackCruise ControlCup Holders - Front x2DAB+ - Digital Radio ReceptionDashboard - Titan BlackDaytime Running Lights - LEDDifferential Lock - ElectronicDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and HeatedDoor Sill Protectors with R-Line LogoDoor Sill Strip in Stainless SteelDriver Alert SystemDust and Pollen FilterElectric Windows - Front and RearElectronic Engine ImmobiliserESC - Electronic Stability ControlExtended Sill Strips - Flared in Body ColourFront Fog Lights with Cornering LightsFront Seat Back Storage PocketsFront Sports SeatsFront Windscreen Washers and Wipers with 4 Speeds including Interval DelayGalvanised BodyGear Knob - LeatherGear Lever Gaiter Surround - Matt ChromeGloveboxGrab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksHandbrake Grip Button - Matt ChromeHBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistHead Restraints - Front Whiplash OptimisedHead Restraints - Front with R-Line LogoHeadlight Washer SystemHeadlights - Automatic Range AdjustmentHeadlights - LEDHeated Rear WindscreenHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering WheelHigh Gloss Black Decorative InsertsHigh Level 3rd Brake LightHill Hold AssistInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Lighting DelayISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsKeys - Two Remote Control Folding KeysLeather Trimmed Handbrake GripLED Rear Number Plate LightsLights on Warning BuzzerLoad Sill ProtectorLow Washer Fluid Warning LightLuggage Compartment - Hooks x2Luggage Compartment - Variable Load FloorLuggage Compartment Cover - RemovableLuggage Compartment LightMatt Chrome - Internal Door HandlesMDI - Multi Device InterfaceMP3 Compatible CD PlayerMulti-function DisplayMultifunction ComputerParking Sensors - FrontParking Sensors - RearPower Assisted Steering - Speed SensitiveRadiator Grille - Black with Chrome LouvresRadiator Grille - R-Line DesignReading Lights - Front x2Reading Lights - RearRoof Lining - BlackSD Card ReaderSeats - Height Adjustment - FrontSide Skirts - R-Line DesignSimultaneous Pairing of 2 Compatible Mobile DevicesSMS Functionality - Read - Compose and Send SMS Messages Using Touch Screen Display - Android Compatible Smartphones OnlySound Output - 4x20 WattSpare Wheel - 15in SteelSpeakers x8Split Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Steering Wheel - 3-Spoke - Leather Trimmed with Aluminium Inserts and R-Line LogoSteering Wheel - MultifunctionStorage Compartment in Centre ConsoleStorage Compartment in Front DoorsStorage Compartment in Rear DoorsStyling Pack for R-LineSun Visors - Vanity Mirrors and Illuminated x2Sunglasses HolderThink Blue - Trainer - Driver Tips - Journey AnalysisThree Rear Head RestraintsTinted Glass - Heat Insulating Rear 65 Percent Light Absorbing from B Pillar BackwardsTitle and Cover Art DisplayTyre Pressure Loss IndicatorUnique R-Line BadgingUSB SocketWarning Buzzer and Light for Front Seat Belts if Unfastened
Below MarketListed at £6,995 vs market average of £7,332 (-5%)
Market Low
£3,995
Market Average
£7,332
Market High
£10,479
Comparables
43 listings

Based on 43 comparable Volkswagen Polo listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£757/year
Mileage Impact
Holding Value
£11/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Slow Depreciation
£780/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £9,011 (£-2,016)
Mileage-predicted: £7,226 (£-231)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-768/yr | 10k mi/yr £-780/yr | 15k mi/yr £-791/yr

Based on 389 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
53 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
119 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
£6,995
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£166.4/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
53 photos
5/5
Key selling points
119 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

Cattedown Trade Centre

4 Neptune Park, Plymouth PL4 0SJ