2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr — £11,295 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Towcester
£11,295
45,000 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
49/100
Average
vs Market Average
-22%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
49 /100

This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr is listed at £11,295 by CGR Car Sales & MOT Test Centre in Towcester. It has 45,000 miles on the clock. At 22% below the market average of £14,568, this looks competitively priced based on 142 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,740/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2016
Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model GOLF
Trim 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
Body Style Hatchback
Colour Red
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 45,000 miles
Engine 1.6L
Seats 5
CO2 102 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Monthly Payment £237.01/mo
Highlights
Branded Points of Interest for Sat NavHeadlight Range AdjustmentSpeakers x8Grab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksColour Touch Screen - 6.5in
All Features & Equipment (131)
Branded Points of Interest for Sat NavHeadlight Range AdjustmentSpeakers x8Grab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksColour Touch Screen - 6.5inNOx (mg/km)016in Alloy Wheels - DoverBlack Front Air Intake and Radiator Grille with Chrome Trimmed InsertsHeated Rear WindscreenMirror PackRear Diffuser - BlackAir 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-Through ProvisionReflectors in DoorsSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Storage Compartment in Front DoorsStorage Compartment in Rear DoorsThree Rear Head RestraintsUnder Seat Drawers - Front PassengerWindscreen Wipers with Intermittent Wipe and 4 Position DelayWinter PackAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBrake Pad Wear IndicatorComposition Media SystemDriver Alert SystemElectronic Engine ImmobiliserElectronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold FunctionFront Fog Lights with Cornering LightsISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsLights on Warning BuzzerMisfuel Prevention DeviceParking Sensors - Front and RearPre-Crash Preventive Occupant ProtectionWarning Buzzer and Light for Front Seat Belts if Unfastened12V SocketABS - Anti-Lock Braking SystemASR - Anti Slip RegulationAir Vent Surrounds - Chrome EffectAirbags - Curtain FrontAirbags - Curtain RearAirbags - DriverAirbags - Drivers KneeAirbags - Front PassengerAirbags - Front Passenger with Deactivation SwitchAirbags - Front Seat Side ImpactAlarm with Interior ProtectionAnti-Theft Wheel BoltsArmrest - Front Centre with Storage CompartmentAutomatic Dimming Rear View MirrorBluetooth Audio ConnectionBluetooth Telephone PreparationCar Information DisplayCar-Net Guide and Inform (3 Year Subscription From New)Carpet - BlackCentral Locking - Remote with 2 Remote KeysChild Locks in Rear DoorsCruise Control - AdaptiveCup Holders - Rear Armrest x2DAB - Digital Radio ReceptionDashboard - Brushed Dark Silver Decorative InsertsDaytime Running LightsDiscover Navigation Touch-Screen Navigation Radio SystemDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable-Heated and FoldingDoor Mirrors - Puddle LightsDoor Panels - Brushed Dark Silver Decorative InsertsESP - Electronic Stability ProgrammeElectric Windows - Front and RearEuropean Mapping DataFront Assist including City Emergency BrakingGear Shift IndicatorGlovebox - Illuminated - Cooled - LockableHBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistHead Restraints - Front Whiplash OptimisedHeadlight Washer SystemHeadlights - Coming-Leaving Home FunctionHeadlights - Dusk Sensor - Automatic Driving LightsHeadlights - Halogen Clear - Range AdjustableHeated Front SeatsHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHigh Level 3rd Brake Light - LEDInterior Lighting DelayKeys - Folding x 2LED Rear Number Plate LightsLeather Trimmed Gear KnobLeather Trimmed Three-Spoke Steering Wheel and Gear KnobLoad-through Provision Converts to Table FunctionLow Washer Fluid Warning LightMDI - Multi Device Interface with USB - iPod Connection CablesMap View - 2D and 3DMultifunction Computer - 3.5in DisplayOptical Parking Display via Vehicles Audio SystemParking Sensors - RearPower Assisted Steering - Speed SensitiveRadar Sensor Controlled Distance Monitoring SystemRadio Aerial Integrated into Rear WindscreenRain SensorReading Lights - Front x2 and Rear x2Rear Centre ArmrestRoute Options for Sat Nav - Fast-Short-EcoSD Card ReaderSMS Functionality - Read - Compose and Send SMS Messages Using Touch Screen Display - Android Compatible Smartphones OnlyService Interval DisplaySimultaneous Pairing of 2 Compatible Mobile DevicesSingle CD PlayerSound Output - 4x20 WattSpare Wheel - Space Saver SteelSpeed Limit DisplaySpeed LimiterSpoiler - TailgateSteering Wheel - Audio ControlsSteering Wheel - MultifunctionStorage - Cover for Area in Roof ConsoleStorage Compartment in Centre Console CoveredStorage Compartment in Roof ConsoleTMC Plus - Traffic Message ChannelTemperature Display - ExternalThink Blue - Trainer - Driver Tips - Journey AnalysisTinted Glass - Heat Insulating GreenTitle and Cover Art DisplayTwo Rear Air VentsTyre Pressure IndicatorVariable Boot FloorXDS Electronic Differential Lock
Below MarketListed at £11,295 vs market average of £14,568 (-22%)
Market Low
£3,185
Market Average
£14,568
Market High
£24,700
Comparables
142 listings

Based on 142 comparable VOLKSWAGEN GOLF listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£788/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£476/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£1,740/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £12,369 (£-1,074)
Mileage-predicted: £16,093 (£-4,798)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,264/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,740/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,216/yr

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

49
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
24/25Good
Photos
55 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
135 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
8 specs provided
6/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
25/25Good
Clear pricing
£11,295
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£237.01/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
55 photos
5/5
Key selling points
135 features highlighted
4/4
Detailed specifications
8 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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CGR Car Sales & MOT Test Centre

Towcester NN12 6DB