2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — £9,999 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 30 April 2026 | Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil
£9,999
108,125 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
82/100
Good
vs Market Average
0%
Fair Price
Value Retention
65/100
Slow Depreciation
Our Verdict
82
/100
This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF is listed at £9,999 by Empressive Motor Co Ltd in Dowlais. It has 108,125 miles on the clock. Priced in line with the market average of £10,027 based on 79 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £903/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2016
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
GOLF
Body Style
Hatchback
Colour
Black
Fuel Type
Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
108,125 miles
Engine
2L
All Features & Equipment (171)
Top speed133 mph0 to 608.6 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)251Engine power (BHP)148Extra Urban (mpg)68.9Urban (mpg)53.3Combined (mpg)61.4Cylinders - bore (mm)81TransmissionAutomaticNumber of gears6Cylinders - stroke (mm)96CC1,968Cylinders4CO2 (g/km)119NOx (mg/km)0Standard Euro emissionsEuro 6Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantAir Conditioning - ManualAir Vent Surrounds - Chrome EffectAmbient Lighting - WhiteAmbient Lighting PackArmrest - Front Centre with Storage CompartmentAutomatic Dimming Rear View MirrorBranded Points of Interest for Sat NavCarpet - BlackCarpet Mats - Front and RearCentre Console - Gloss Black Decorative InsertsChrome Plated Electric Mirror Adjustment Switch SurroundChrome Plated Electric Window Button SurroundsChrome-Plated Light Switch SurroundConvenience PackCup Holders - Front x2Cup Holders - Rear Armrest x2Dashboard - Black Lead Grey Decorative InsertsDoor Panels - Black Lead Grey Decorative InsertsDriver Profile SelectionDust and Pollen FilterFirst-Aid Kit and Warning Triangle - Holder OnlyFootwell Illumination - Front x2Front Seat Back Storage PocketsGlovebox - Illuminated - Cooled - LockableGrab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksHead Restraints - Front Whiplash OptimisedHead Restraints - Front with R-Line LogoHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering ColumnInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Lighting DelayLeather Trimmed Gear KnobLeather Trimmed Three-Spoke Steering Wheel and Gear KnobLight Strips Below Trim in Front DoorsLights in Front Door ArmrestsLoad Lashing Points x4 in Luggage CompartmentLoad-Through ProvisionLoad-through Provision Converts to Table FunctionLuggage Compartment - HooksLuggage Compartment CoverLuggage Compartment LightLuggage Compartment Storage Area on RightMap View - 2D and 3DPedals - Stainless SteelRain SensorReading Lights Front x2 and Rear x2 - LEDRear Centre ArmrestReflectors in DoorsRoof Lining - BlackRoute Options for Sat Nav - Fast-Short-EcoSeats - Front Lumbar SupportSeats - Front SportsSeats - Height Adjustment - FrontSeats - R-Line LogoSimultaneous Pairing of 2 Compatible Mobile DevicesSMS Functionality - Read - Compose and Send SMS Messages Using Touch Screen Display - Android Compatible Smartphones OnlySpeed Limit DisplaySplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Steering Wheel - Aluminium InsertsSteering Wheel - Audio ControlsSteering Wheel - Grey StitchingSteering Wheel - Paddle ShiftSteering Wheel - R-Line LogoStorage - Cover for Area in Roof ConsoleStorage Compartment in Centre Console CoveredStorage Compartment in Front DoorsStorage Compartment in Rear DoorsStorage Compartment in Roof ConsoleSun Visors - Vanity Mirrors and IlluminatedThree Rear Head RestraintsTitle and Cover Art DisplayTwo Rear Air VentsUnder Seat Drawers - Front PassengerUnique R-Line Door Sill ProtectorsVariable Boot FloorWindscreen Wipers with Intermittent Wipe and 4 Position Delay17in Alloy Wheels - SingaporeAnti-Theft Wheel BoltsBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Door HandlesBody Coloured Rear SpoilerBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsBumpers - R-Line DesignCherry Red Rear Light ClustersChrome Trimmed Front Air Intake Grille SurroundDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable-Heated and FoldingDoor Mirrors - Reverse Activated Kerb View Adjustment on PassengersElectric Windows - Front and RearExhaust Tailpipes - Chrome TwinHeadlight Range AdjustmentHeated Rear WindscreenMirror PackR-Line Exterior BadgeRadiator Grille - R-Line DesignRear Diffuser - BlackSide Skirts - R-Line DesignSpare Wheel - Space Saver SteelStyling Pack for R-LineTinted Glass - Heat Insulating Rear 65 Percent Light Absorbing from B Pillar BackwardsHeight1452mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength4255mmWheelbase2637mmWidth2027mmWidth including mirrorsmmLuggage capacity (seats up) litresLuggage capacity (seats down) litresNumber of seats5Gross vehicle weight kgMax loading weightkgMax towing weight (braked)kgMax towing weight (unbraked)kgTurning circle (kerb to kerb) metresMax roof loadkgMinimum kerb weight1375 kgABS - Anti-Lock Braking SystemAirbags - Curtain FrontAirbags - Curtain RearAirbags - DriverAirbags - Drivers KneeAirbags - Front PassengerAirbags - Front Passenger with Deactivation SwitchAirbags - Front Seat Side ImpactAlarm with Interior ProtectionASR - Anti Slip RegulationAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBrake Pad Wear IndicatorCar Information DisplayCentral Locking - Remote with 2 Remote KeysChild Locks in Rear DoorsCruise Control - AdaptiveDriver Alert SystemElectronic Engine ImmobiliserElectronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold FunctionESP - Electronic Stability ProgrammeFront Assist including City Emergency BrakingGear Shift IndicatorHBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsKeys - Folding x 2LED Rear Number Plate LightsMisfuel Prevention DeviceMultifunction Computer - 3.5in DisplayOptical Parking Display via Vehicles Audio SystemParking Sensors - Front and RearParking Sensors - RearPre-Crash Preventive Occupant ProtectionRadar Sensor Controlled Distance Monitoring SystemService Interval DisplayTemperature Display - ExternalThink Blue - Trainer - Driver Tips - Journey AnalysisTyre Pressure IndicatorWarning Buzzer and Light for Front Seat Belts if UnfastenedXDS Electronic Differential Lock
At MarketListed at £9,999 vs market average of £10,027 (0%)
Market Low
£4,295
Market Average
£10,027
Market High
£18,500
Comparables
79 listings
Based on 79 comparable VOLKSWAGEN GOLF listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£788/year
Mileage Impact
Holding Value
£58/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Slow Depreciation
£903/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £12,369 (£-2,370)
Mileage-predicted: £10,319 (£-320)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-845/yr | 10k mi/yr £-903/yr | 15k mi/yr £-960/yr
Based on 742 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
82
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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