2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Edition Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps) — £9,495 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Unit B Rowden Wood Rd, Tavistock
£9,495
85,095 miles | Diesel | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-15%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Edition Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps) is listed at £9,495 by South West Motor Company & Service Centre in Unit B Rowden Wood Rd. It has 85,095 miles on the clock. At 15% below the market average of £11,205, this looks competitively priced based on 199 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,657/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 GT Edition Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)
Body Style Hatchback
Colour Grey
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Manual
Mileage 85,095 miles
Engine 1.6L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 101 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Monthly Payment £120.51/mo
All Features & Equipment (82)
Limestone Grey MetallicDiesel5 SeatsAir Conditioning - ManualAmbient Lighting - WhiteAmbient Lighting PackCarpet MatsChrome Plated Air Vent SurroundsChrome Plated Electric Mirror Adjustment Switch SurroundChrome Plated Electric Window Button SurroundsChrome-Plated Light Switch SurroundConvenience PackCover for Storage Compartment in Centre ConsoleCup Holders - Front x2Cyclone Decorative Inserts in Dash and Door PanelsDriver Profile SelectionDrivers and Passengers Safety Optimised Head RestraintsDust and Pollen FilterFirst-Aid Kit and Warning Triangle - Holder OnlyFootwell Illumination - FrontFront Centre Armrest with Storage Compartment and Two Rear Air VentsFront Seat Back Storage PocketsGalvanised BodyGloss Black Decorative Inserts in Centre ConsoleGlovebox - Illuminated and CooledGrab Handles Front x2 Rear x2 with Integrated Coat HooksInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Light DelayLoad-Through ProvisionRain Sensor and Automatic Dimming Interior Rear-View MirrorReading Lights - Front and Rear x2 Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Centre Armrest - Folding with Cup Holders x2Reflectors in DoorsSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Steering Wheel - Multifunction - Leather TrimmedStorage Compartment in Centre ConsoleStorage Compartment in Front DoorsStorage Compartment in Rear DoorsThree Rear Head RestraintsUnder Seat Drawers - Front PassengerVanity Mirrors - IlluminatedWindscreen Wipers with Intermittent Wipe and 4 Position Delay18in Alloy WheelsBlack Front Air Intake and Radiator Grille with Chrome Trimmed Inserts and Roundel SurroundCherry Red Rear Light ClustersChrome Trimmed Front Air Intake SurroundElectric Rear WindowsElectric Windows - FrontHeated Rear WindscreenMirror PackPanoramic SunroofRear Diffuser - BlackRear Tinted Glass - B Pillar Backwards - Approx 65 Percent TintedSteel Space Saver Spare WheelTailgate with Integrated Rear Roof SpoilerABS - Anti-lock Braking System with HBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistAdaptive Cruise ControlAirbagsAlarmAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBrake Pad Wear IndicatorChild Security Locks in the Rear DoorsDriver Alert SystemESC - Electronic Stability Control including EDL - Electronic Differential Lock and ASR - Traction ControlElectronic Engine ImmobiliserElectronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold FunctionISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsMisfuel Prevention DeviceParking Sensors - Front and RearPre-Crash Preventive Occupant ProtectionRear Number Plate Lights Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Screen Wash-Wipe with Intermittent WipeRemote Central Locking with 2 Remote Folding KeysSpeedo and Rev Counter - Electronic Odometer - Trip - Service Interval Display - Exterior Temperature Gauge and Fuel GaugeThree Rear 3-Point Seat BeltsTyre Pressure Loss IndicatorWarning Buzzer and Light for Front Seat Belts if UnfastenedXDS Electronic Differential Lock for Improved Traction and HandlingMax loading weightkgMax towing weight (braked)kgMax towing weight (unbraked)kgMax roof loadkg
Below MarketListed at £9,495 vs market average of £11,205 (-15%)
Market Low
£4,295
Market Average
£11,205
Market High
£20,898
Comparables
199 listings

Based on 199 comparable VOLKSWAGEN GOLF listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£788/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£435/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£1,657/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £12,369 (£-2,874)
Mileage-predicted: £11,404 (£-1,909)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,222/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,657/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,091/yr

Based on 742 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
66 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
82 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
£9,495
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£120.51/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
66 photos
5/5
Key selling points
82 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.

Independent review — we are not affiliated with the dealer.

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About the Dealer

South West Motor Company & Service Centre

Unit B Rowden Wood Rd, Tavistock PL19 0NU