2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.5 TSI EVO SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps) — £12,995 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Unit B Rowden Wood Rd, Tavistock
£12,995
86,247 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
49/100
Average
vs Market Average
+12%
Above Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
49 /100

This 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.5 TSI EVO SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps) is listed at £12,995 by South West Motor Company & Service Centre in Unit B Rowden Wood Rd. It has 86,247 miles on the clock. At 12% above the market average of £11,653, this is priced on the higher side compared to 187 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,755/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2018
Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model GOLF
Trim 1.5 TSI EVO SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)
Body Style Hatchback
Colour Grey
Fuel Type Petrol
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 86,247 miles
Engine 1.5L
Seats 5
CO2 111 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Monthly Payment £164.93/mo
All Features & Equipment (74)
Indium Grey MetallicPetrol5 SeatsAir Conditioning - ManualBrushed Dark Silver Decorative Inserts in Dash and Door PanelsChrome Plated Air Vent SurroundsChrome-Plated Light Switch SurroundConvenience PackCover for Storage Compartment in Centre ConsoleCup Holders - Front x2Driver Personalisation ProfileDrivers and Passengers Safety Optimised Head RestraintsDust and Pollen FilterFront Centre Armrest with Storage Compartment and Two Rear Air VentsFront Seat Back Storage PocketsGalvanised BodyGlovebox - CooledGrab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksHeadlining - Pearl GreyInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Light DelayLoad-Through ProvisionLumbar Support for Drivers and Front Passenger SeatPolar Night Black Decorative Inserts in Centre ConsolePremium USB CableRain Sensor and Automatic Dimming Rear-View MirrorReading Lights - Front x2 and Rear x2Rear 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 DoorsStorage Compartment in Roof Console with CoverThree Rear Head RestraintsVanity Mirrors - IlluminatedWindscreen Wiper with Intermittent Wipe and 4 Position Delay16in Alloy Wheels - LinasAerodynamic Black Radiator Grille with Chrome Trimmed InsertElectric Windows - Front and RearHeated Rear WindscreenMirror PackRear Diffuser - BlackSteel Space Saver Spare WheelTailgate with Integrated Rear Roof SpoilerABS - Anti-Lock Braking System with HBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistAdaptive Cruise ControlAirbagsAlarm with Interior ProtectionAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBrake Pad Wear IndicatorChild Security Locks in the Rear DoorsDriver Alert SystemDriving Mode SelectionESC - Electronic Stability Control including EDL - Electronic Differential Lock and ASR - Traction Control with Deactivation via Infotainment SystemElectronic Engine ImmobiliserElectronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold FunctionFront AssistISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsMultifunction ComputerParking Sensors - Front and RearPre-Crash Preventive Occupant ProtectionPredictive Pedestrian 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 roof loadkg
Above MarketListed at £12,995 vs market average of £11,653 (+12%)
Market Low
£5,495
Market Average
£11,653
Market High
£18,990
Comparables
187 listings

Based on 187 comparable VOLKSWAGEN GOLF listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£886/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£435/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£1,755/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £14,080 (£-1,085)
Mileage-predicted: £11,404 (+£1,591)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,320/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,755/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,189/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
68 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
74 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
£12,995
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£164.93/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
68 photos
5/5
Key selling points
74 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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About the Dealer

South West Motor Company & Service Centre

Unit B Rowden Wood Rd, Tavistock PL19 0NU