2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech R-Line Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps) — £9,290 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Blakesley Hill, Towcester
£9,290
98,131 miles | Diesel | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-10%
Below Market
Value Retention
65/100
Slow Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech R-Line Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps) is listed at £9,290 by MD CARS & VANS in Blakesley Hill. It has 98,131 miles on the clock. At 10% below the market average of £10,344, this looks competitively priced based on 129 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,311/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2016
Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model GOLF
Trim 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech R-Line Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)
Body Style Hatchback
Colour Red
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Manual
Mileage 98,131 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 109 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Monthly Payment £206.31/mo
Highlights
Airbags - Front Passenger with Deactivation SwitchMultifunction Computer - 3.5in DisplayChrome Plated Electric Mirror Adjustment Switch SurroundTitle and Cover Art DisplayDoor Mirrors - Reverse Activated Kerb View Adjustment on Passengers
All Features & Equipment (125)
Airbags - Front Passenger with Deactivation SwitchMultifunction Computer - 3.5in DisplayChrome Plated Electric Mirror Adjustment Switch SurroundTitle and Cover Art DisplayDoor Mirrors - Reverse Activated Kerb View Adjustment on PassengersAir 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 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 LogoInstrument 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-Through ProvisionLoad-through Provision Converts to Table FunctionMap 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-EcoSMS Functionality - Read - Compose and Send SMS Messages Using Touch Screen Display - Android Compatible Smartphones OnlySimultaneous Pairing of 2 Compatible Mobile DevicesSpeed Limit DisplaySplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Steering Wheel - Aluminium InsertsSteering Wheel - Audio ControlsSteering Wheel - Grey StitchingSteering 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 ConsoleThree Rear Head RestraintsTwo 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 BoltsBumpers - R-Line DesignCherry Red Rear Light ClustersChrome Trimmed Front Air Intake Grille SurroundDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable-Heated and FoldingElectric 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 BackwardsABS - Anti-Lock Braking SystemASR - Anti Slip RegulationAirbags - Curtain FrontAirbags - Curtain RearAirbags - DriverAirbags - Drivers KneeAirbags - Front PassengerAirbags - Front Seat Side ImpactAlarm with Interior ProtectionAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBrake Pad Wear IndicatorCar Information DisplayCentral Locking - Remote with 2 Remote KeysChild Locks in Rear DoorsCruise Control - AdaptiveDriver Alert SystemESP - Electronic Stability ProgrammeElectronic Engine ImmobiliserElectronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold FunctionFront Assist including City Emergency BrakingGear Shift IndicatorHBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsKeys - Folding x 2LED Rear Number Plate LightsMisfuel Prevention DeviceOptical 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 LockMax loading weightkgMax towing weight (braked)kgMax towing weight (unbraked)kgMax roof loadkg
Below MarketListed at £9,290 vs market average of £10,344 (-10%)
Market Low
£4,295
Market Average
£10,344
Market High
£18,500
Comparables
129 listings

Based on 129 comparable VOLKSWAGEN GOLF listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£788/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£262/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Slow Depreciation
£1,311/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £12,369 (£-3,079)
Mileage-predicted: £10,770 (£-1,480)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,050/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,311/yr | 15k mi/yr £-1,573/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
59 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
129 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
£9,290
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£206.31/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
59 photos
5/5
Key selling points
129 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
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About the Dealer

MD CARS & VANS

Blakesley Hill, Towcester NN12 8DP