2018 Volkswagen Passat — £10,960 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 28 April 2026 | Cranleigh
£10,960
68,251 miles | Petrol Plug-In Hybrid | Automatic | Saloon
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-11%
Below Market
Value Retention
10/100
Very Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2018 Volkswagen Passat is listed at £10,960 by Surrey Specialist Cars (SSC) in Cranleigh. It has 68,251 miles on the clock. At 11% below the market average of £12,366, this looks competitively priced based on 29 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £5,464/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2018
Make Volkswagen
Model Passat
Body Style Saloon
Colour Black
Fuel Type Petrol Plug-In Hybrid
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 68,251 miles
Engine 1.4L
Doors 4
Seats 5
CO2 40 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £195/yr
Battery Range 31 miles
Monthly Payment £209.71/mo
All Features & Equipment (107)
12V Socket - Front Centre Console12V Socket - Luggage Compartment18in Alloy Wheels - Oxford AnthraciteABS - Anti-Lock Braking SystemAdaptive Cruise ControlAirbagsAlarm with Interior Protection with Deactivation via Infotainment SystemAluminium Wave Decorative Inserts in Dash and Door PanelsAmbient LightingAnalogue Clock in DashboardArmrest - Front Centre with Storage Compartment and Two Rear Air VentsArmrest - Rear Centre with Storage CompartmentAutomatic Dimming Interior Rear View MirrorAutomatic Leaving Home and Manual Coming Home Lighting FunctionAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Door HandlesBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsBrake Calipers - BlueCar-Net App ConnectCar-Net Guide and Inform (3 Year Subscription From New)Car-Net Security and Service including eCallCarpet Mats - Front and RearCharging Point Inlet on Radiator GrilleChrome Plated Instrument and Air Vent SurroundsClimate ControlComposition Media SystemConvenience PackCup Holders with Covers - Front x2Decorative Trim - Front Side and Rear Sills in ChromeDiscover Navigation Touch-Screen SystemDoor Mirrors - Automatic Dimming on Driver SideDriver Alert SystemDriver Profile SelectionDrivers and Passengers Safety Optimised Head Restraints - Longitudinal and Height AdjustableDusk Sensor - Automatic Driving LightsElectric Windows - Front and RearElectronic Engine ImmobiliserElectronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold FunctionEntrance-Warning Lights in Front Doors - LEDESC - Electronic Stability ControlExhaust Tailpipes - Trapezoid - Left and RightExterior Temperature Gauge and Frost Warning FunctionFirst Aid KitFront AssistGalvanised BodyGloss Black B PillarGlovebox - Cooled - Illuminated - LockableHead Restraints - Height Adjustable Rear x3Heated Rear WindowHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering WheelHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersHigh Level 3rd Brake LightHill Hold FunctionInterior Lighting - Front and Rear with Interior Delay and Dimming FunctionISOFIX Child Seat Preparation - Outer RearLED HeadlightsLoad Lashing Points x4 in Luggage CompartmentLoad-Through ProvisionLuggage Compartment LightMirror PackMisfuel Prevention DeviceMultifunction Colour DisplayMultifunction ComputerOne-touch Indicator Turn SignalsParking Sensors - Front and RearPiano Black Decorative Inserts in Centre ConsolePower Assisted Steering - Speed SensitivePre-Crash Preventive Occupant ProtectionPress and Drive - Keyless StartRadiator Grille - Unique GTE with Blue StripeRadio Aerial Integrated into Rear WindscreenRain SensorReading Lights - Front and Rear x2 Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Light Incorporating LED Technology with Dynamic Lighting EffectRear Number Plate Lights Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Tinted GlassRemote Boot UnlockingRemote Central Locking with 2 Remote KeysRigid Safety Cell with Front and Rear Crumple ZonesSide Window Surrounds - Chrome PlatedSocket AC Type 2Speedo and Rev Counter - Electronic Odometer - Trip - Service Interval Display and Fuel GaugeSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Steering Wheel - Leather Trimmed Multifunction and Gear Knob with Blue Contrasting StitchingSteering Wheel - Paddle ShiftStorage Compartment in Drivers Door for 1.0 litre bottleStorage Compartment in Passengers Door for 1.5 Litre BottleStorage Compartment in Rear DoorsStorage Compartment in Roof Console with CoverThree Rear 3-Point Seat BeltsTwo Charging CablesTyre Mobility KitTyre Pressure Loss IndicatorUnique Front C Signature LED Daytime Running Lights in BumperUnique GTE BadgingUnique GTE Instrument ClusterVanity Mirrors - IlluminatedWarning Buzzer and Light for Front Seat Belts if UnfastenedWarning Light for Low Washer FluidWarning Lights for Open Boot Lid and DoorsWarning Lights for Rear Seat Belts if UnfastenedWarning Reflectors in all DoorsWhite Instrument LightingWindscreen Wipers with Intermittent OperationWinter Pack
Below MarketListed at £10,960 vs market average of £12,366 (-11%)
Market Low
£8,250
Market Average
£12,366
Market High
£18,495
Comparables
29 listings

Based on 29 comparable Volkswagen Passat listings.

Age Depreciation
Moderate Depreciation
£1,805/year
Mileage Impact
Steep Depreciation
£1,830/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Very Steep Depreciation
£5,464/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £13,430 (£-2,470)
Mileage-predicted: £13,737 (£-2,777)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-3,635/yr | 10k mi/yr £-5,464/yr | 15k mi/yr £-7,294/yr

Based on 97 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
69 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
107 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
£10,960
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£209.71/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
69 photos
5/5
Key selling points
107 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.

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Surrey Specialist Cars (SSC)

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