2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L R-Line Edition 5dr — £11,700 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Stanningley, Pudsey
£11,700
70,617 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
48/100
Average
vs Market Average
-10%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
48 /100

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L R-Line Edition 5dr is listed at £11,700 by Catalina of Stanningley in Stanningley. It has 70,617 miles on the clock. At 10% below the market average of £13,026, this looks competitively priced based on 204 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,167/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2016
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf
Trim 1.4L R-Line Edition 5dr
Body Style Hatchback
Colour Grey
Fuel Type Petrol
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 70,617 miles
Engine 1.4L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 113 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £35/yr
Monthly Payment £235.27/mo
All Features & Equipment (106)
12V Socket - Luggage Compartment18in Alloy Wheels - MarseilleABS - Anti-lock Braking System with HBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistAdaptive Cruise Control ACC Including Front Assist Radar Sensor Controlled Distance Monitoring System City Emergency Braking System Cruise Control and Speed LimiterAir Conditioning - ManualAirbagsAlarmAmbient LightingAmbient Lighting - WhiteAmbient Lighting PackAutomatic Coming-Leaving Home Lighting FunctionAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBag Hooks in the Luggage CompartmentBlack Lead Grey Decorative Inserts in Dash and Door PanelsBlack RoofliningBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Door HandlesBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsBody-Coloured Roof Spoiler - RearBrake Pad Wear IndicatorCarpet MatsCherry Red Rear Light ClustersChild Security Locks in the Rear DoorsChrome Plated Air Vent SurroundsChrome Plated Electric Mirror Adjustment Switch SurroundChrome Plated Electric Window Button SurroundsChrome Trimmed Front Air Intake SurroundChrome-Plated Light Switch SurroundComposition Media SystemConvenience PackCover for Storage Compartment in Centre ConsoleCup Holders - Front x2Discover Navigation Touch-Screen Navigation-Radio System with Car-Net Guide and InformDoor Sill Protectors in Stainless SteelDriver Alert SystemDriver Profile SelectionDrivers and Passengers Safety Optimised Head RestraintsDusk Sensor - Automatic Driving LightsDust and Pollen FilterElectric Rear WindowsElectric Windows - FrontElectronic Engine ImmobiliserElectronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold FunctionESC - Electronic Stability Control including EDL - Electronic Differential Lock and ASR - Traction ControlFirst-Aid Kit and Warning Triangle - Holder OnlyFront Centre Armrest with Storage Compartment and Two Rear Air VentsFront Fog LightsFront Seat Back Storage PocketsFront Sport Seats with Height and Lumbar AdjustmentFront Sports Seats with Embossed R-Line Logo on Head RestraintsGalvanised BodyGloss Black Decorative Inserts in Centre ConsoleGlovebox - Illuminated and CooledGrab Handles Front x2 Rear x2 with Integrated Coat HooksHalogen Clear Headlights - Range Adjustable with Daytime Running LightsHeated Rear WindscreenHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersHigh Level 3rd Brake Light Incorporating LED TechnologyInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Light DelayISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsLights on Warning BuzzerLoad Lashing Points x4 in Luggage CompartmentLoad-Through ProvisionLuggage Compartment Cover - StowableLuggage Compartment LightLuggage Compartment Storage Area on RightLumbar Support for Drivers and Front Passenger SeatMirror PackMultifunction Computer with 3.5 TFT ScreenPanoramic SunroofParking Sensors - Front and RearPower Assisted Steering - Speed-Sensitive - Electro-Mechanical Steering RackPre-Crash Preventive Occupant ProtectionR-Line Styling PackRain Sensor and Automatic Dimming Interior Rear-View MirrorRear Centre Armrest - Folding with Cup Holders x2Rear Diffuser with Chrome Twin Exhaust TailpipeRear Number Plate Lights Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Screen Wash-Wipe with Intermittent WipeRear Tinted Glass - B Pillar Backwards - Approx 65 Percent TintedRear Window AerialReflectors in DoorsRemote Central Locking with 2 Remote Folding KeysSpeedo and Rev Counter - Electronic Odometer - Trip - Service Interval Display - Exterior Temperature Gauge and Fuel GaugeSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Stainless Steel Pedals - Clutch - Brake and AcceleratorSteel Space Saver Spare WheelSteering Column - Height and Reach AdjustableSteering Wheel - Multifunction - Leather Trimmed with Paddle ShiftStorage - Cover for Area in Roof ConsoleStorage Compartment in Centre ConsoleStorage Compartment in Front DoorsStorage Compartment in Rear DoorsStorage Compartment in Roof ConsoleSuspension - Sports - Lowered by Approx 10mmThree Rear 3-Point Seat BeltsThree Rear Head RestraintsTyre Pressure Loss IndicatorUnder Seat Drawers - Front PassengerUnique R-Line BadgingVanity Mirrors - IlluminatedVariable Boot Floor - Height Adjustable and RemovableWarning Buzzer and Light for Front Seat Belts if UnfastenedWindscreen Wipers with Intermittent Wipe and 4 Position DelayXDS Electronic Differential Lock for Improved Traction and Handling
Below MarketListed at £11,700 vs market average of £13,026 (-10%)
Market Low
£5,949
Market Average
£13,026
Market High
£29,065
Comparables
204 listings

Based on 204 comparable Volkswagen Golf listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£788/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£690/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,167/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £12,369 (£-669)
Mileage-predicted: £13,160 (£-1,460)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,477/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,167/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,857/yr

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

48
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
23/25Good
Photos
11 photos
8/10
Features & key selling points
106 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
£11,700
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£235.27/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
11 photos
5/5
Key selling points
106 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
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Catalina of Stanningley

Stanningley, Pudsey LS28 6AT