2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (125 ps) — £12,995 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Budleigh Salterton
£12,995
35,000 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
46/100
Average
vs Market Average
-15%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
46 /100

This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (125 ps) is listed at £12,995 by Staddons Of Budleigh in Budleigh Salterton. It has 35,000 miles on the clock. At 15% below the market average of £15,245, this looks competitively priced based on 87 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,187/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2016
Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model GOLF
Trim 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (125 ps)
Body Style Hatchback
Colour Red
Fuel Type Petrol
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 35,000 miles
Seats 5
CO2 116 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Monthly Payment £245.42/mo
All Features & Equipment (91)
NOx (mg/km)016in Alloy Wheels - DoverAnti-Theft Wheel BoltsBlack Front Air Intake and Radiator Grille with Chrome Trimmed InsertsDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable-Heated and FoldingElectric Windows - Front and RearExhaust Tailpipes - TwinHeadlight Range AdjustmentHeated Rear WindscreenHeated Windscreen Washer JetsMirror PackRear Diffuser - BlackSpare Wheel - Space Saver SteelSpoiler - TailgateTinted Glass - Heat Insulating GreenAir Conditioning - ManualAir Vent Surrounds - Chrome EffectArmrest - Front Centre with Storage CompartmentAutomatic Dimming Rear View MirrorBranded Points of Interest for Sat NavCarpet - BlackChrome-Plated Light Switch SurroundConvenience PackCup Holders - Front x2Cup Holders - Rear Armrest x2Dashboard - Brushed Dark Silver Decorative InsertsDoor Panels - Brushed Dark Silver Decorative InsertsDriver Profile SelectionDust and Pollen FilterFirst-Aid Kit and Warning Triangle - Holder OnlyFront Seat Back Storage PocketsGlovebox - Illuminated - Cooled - LockableGrab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksHead Restraints - Front Whiplash OptimisedHeated Front SeatsInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Lighting DelayLeather Trimmed Gear KnobLeather Trimmed Three-Spoke Steering Wheel and Gear KnobLoad-Through ProvisionLoad-through Provision Converts to Table FunctionMap View - 2D and 3DRain SensorReading Lights - Front x2 and Rear x2Rear Centre ArmrestReflectors in DoorsRoute Options for Sat Nav - Fast-Short-EcoSMS Functionality - Read - Compose and Send SMS Messages Using Touch Screen Display - Android Compatible Smartphones OnlySimultaneous Pairing of 2 Compatible Mobile DevicesSpeed Limit DisplaySplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Steering 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 ConsoleThree Rear Head RestraintsTitle and Cover Art DisplayTwo Rear Air VentsUnder Seat Drawers - Front PassengerVariable Boot FloorWindscreen Wipers with Intermittent Wipe and 4 Position DelayWinter Pack12V SocketBluetooth Audio ConnectionBluetooth Telephone PreparationCar-Net Guide and Inform (3 Year Subscription From New)Composition Media SystemDAB - Digital Radio ReceptionDiscover Navigation Touch-Screen Navigation Radio SystemEuropean Mapping DataMDI - Multi Device Interface with USB - iPod Connection CablesRadio Aerial Integrated into Rear WindscreenSD Card ReaderSingle CD PlayerSound Output - 4x20 WattSpeakers x8TMC Plus - Traffic Message ChannelDaytime Running LightsDoor Mirrors - Puddle LightsFront Fog Lights with Cornering LightsHeadlight Washer SystemHeadlights - Coming-Leaving Home FunctionHeadlights - Dusk Sensor - Automatic Driving LightsHeadlights - Halogen Clear - Range AdjustableHigh Level 3rd Brake Light - LEDLights on Warning BuzzerPower Assisted Steering - Speed SensitiveSpeed Limiter
Below MarketListed at £12,995 vs market average of £15,245 (-15%)
Market Low
£5,499
Market Average
£15,245
Market High
£25,350
Comparables
87 listings

Based on 87 comparable VOLKSWAGEN GOLF listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£788/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£700/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,187/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £12,369 (+£626)
Mileage-predicted: £17,195 (£-4,200)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,487/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,187/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,887/yr

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

46
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
21/25Good
Photos
16 photos
8/10
Features & key selling points
91 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
7 specs provided
5/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
25/25Good
Clear pricing
£12,995
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£245.42/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
16 photos
5/5
Key selling points
91 features highlighted
4/4
Detailed specifications
7 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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Staddons Of Budleigh

Budleigh Salterton EX9 6LX