2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — £12,250 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Staines
£12,250
41,000 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
91/100
Good
vs Market Average
-17%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
91
/100
This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF is listed at £12,250 by MSB Motor Company in Staines. It has 41,000 miles on the clock. At 17% below the market average of £14,737, this looks competitively priced based on 120 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,889/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2016
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
GOLF
Body Style
Hatchback
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
41,000 miles
Engine
1.4L
Seats
5
CO2
116 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Compliant
Monthly Payment
£251.53/mo
Power
123 BHP
Torque
148 lbs/ft
Top Speed
127 mph
0-60 mph
9.1s
Cylinders
4
Gears
7
Combined MPG
56.5 mpg
Urban MPG
46.3 mpg
Extra Urban MPG
65.7 mpg
Length
4255mm
Width
2027mm
Height
1452mm
Wheelbase
2637mm
Kerb Weight
1249 kg
Highlights
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All Features & Equipment (68)
TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENTPLEASE CONTACT US PRIOR TO RESERVING THIS VEHICLE ONLINE. Thank You.Top speed127 mph0 to 609.1 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)148Engine power (BHP)123Extra Urban (mpg)65.7Urban (mpg)46.3Combined (mpg)56.5Cylinders - bore (mm)76TransmissionAutomaticNumber of gears7Cylinders - stroke (mm)76CC1,395Cylinders4CO2 (g/km)116NOx (mg/km)0Standard Euro emissionsEuro 6Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantAir Conditioning - ManualChrome-Plated Light Switch SurroundConvenience PackCup Holders - Front x2Driver Profile SelectionDust and Pollen FilterFirst-Aid Kit and Warning Triangle - Holder OnlyFront Seat Back Storage PocketsInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationLoad Lashing Points x4 in Luggage CompartmentLoad-Through ProvisionLuggage Compartment LightLuggage Compartment Storage Area on RightReflectors in DoorsSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Storage - Cover for Area in Roof ConsoleStorage Compartment in Front DoorsStorage Compartment in Rear DoorsStorage Compartment in Roof ConsoleThree Rear Head RestraintsUnder Seat Drawers - Front PassengerWindscreen Wipers with Intermittent Wipe and 4 Position DelayWinter Pack16in Alloy Wheels - DoverBlack Front Air Intake and Radiator Grille with Chrome Trimmed InsertsBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Door HandlesBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsExhaust Tailpipes - TwinHeated Rear WindscreenMirror PackRear Diffuser - BlackHeight1452mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength4255mmWheelbase2637mmWidth2027mmWidth including mirrorsmmLuggage capacity (seats up) litresLuggage capacity (seats down) litresNumber of seats5Fuel tank capacity50 litresGross vehicle weight kgMax loading weightkgMax towing weight (braked)kgMax towing weight (unbraked)kgTurning circle (kerb to kerb) metresMax roof loadkgMinimum kerb weight1249 kg
Below MarketListed at £12,250 vs market average of £14,737 (-17%)
Market Low
£3,185
Market Average
£14,737
Market High
£24,700
Comparables
120 listings
Based on 120 comparable VOLKSWAGEN GOLF listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£788/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£551/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£1,889/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £12,369 (£-119)
Mileage-predicted: £16,538 (£-4,288)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,338/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,889/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,440/yr
Based on 742 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
91
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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