2018 Volkswagen Golf — £13,108 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 28 April 2026 | Rainham
£13,108
58,236 miles | Petrol Plug-In Hybrid | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-13%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2018 Volkswagen Golf is listed at £13,108 by Cargem in Rainham. It has 58,236 miles on the clock. At 13% below the market average of £15,053, this looks competitively priced based on 241 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,909/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2018
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf
Body Style Hatchback
Colour Black
Fuel Type Petrol Plug-In Hybrid
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 58,236 miles
Engine 1.4L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 40 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £195/yr
Battery Range 25 miles
Monthly Payment £225.61/mo
All Features & Equipment (118)
12V Socket - Luggage Compartment18in Alloy Wheels - MarseilleABS - Anti-Lock Braking System with HBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistActive Info DisplayAdaptive Cruise ControlAirbagsAlarm with Interior ProtectionAmbient Lighting PackAutomatic Coming-Leaving Home Lighting FunctionAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBag Hooks in the Luggage Compartment x2Black Front Air Intake and Radiator Grille with Chrome Trimmed InsertsBlack RoofliningBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Door HandlesBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsBrake Calipers - BlueBrake Pad Wear IndicatorCar-Net App ConnectCar-Net e-RemoteCar-Net Security and Service including eCallCarpet Mats - Front and RearCharging Socket AC Type 2Child Security Locks in the Rear DoorsChrome Plated Air Vent SurroundsChrome Plated Electric Mirror Adjustment Switch SurroundChrome Plated Electric Window Button SurroundsChrome-Plated Light Switch SurroundClimate ControlComposition Media SystemConvenience PackCover for Storage Compartment in Centre ConsoleCup Holders - Front x2Discover Navigation Touch-Screen Navigation-Radio System with Car-Net Guide and InformDriver Alert SystemDriver Personalisation ProfileDrivers and Passengers Safety Optimised Head RestraintsDriving Profile SelectionDusk Sensor - Automatic Driving LightsDust and Pollen Filtere-Sound - Exterior Sound Generator When Driving in e-ModeElectric Windows - Front and RearElectronic Engine ImmobiliserElectronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold FunctionESC - Electronic Stability Control including EDL - Electronic Differential Lock and ASR - Traction Control with Deactivation via Infotainment SystemFront AssistFront Centre Armrest with Storage Compartment and Two Rear Air VentsFront Footwell IlluminationFront Seat Back Storage PocketsFront Sport Seats with Height and Lumbar AdjustmentGalvanised BodyGlovebox - CooledGrab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksGTE Styling PackHeadlight WashersHeated Front SeatsHeated Rear WindscreenHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersHigh Level 3rd Brake Light Incorporating LED TechnologyHoneycomb Black Decorative Inserts in Dash and Door PanelsInstrument Cluster with GTE Specific DesignInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Light DelayISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsLED HeadlightsLED Tinted Rear Light ClustersLights on Warning BuzzerLoad Lashing Points x4 in Luggage CompartmentLoad-Through ProvisionLow Washer Fluid Warning LightLuggage Compartment Cover - StowableLuggage Compartment LightLuggage Compartment Storage Area on Left and RightLumbar Support for Drivers and Front Passenger SeatMirror PackMultifunction ComputerParking Sensors - Front and RearPiano Black Decorative Inserts in Centre ConsolePre-Crash Preventive Occupant ProtectionPredictive Pedestrian ProtectionPremium USB CableProgressive SteeringRadiator Grille - Unique GTE with Blue StripeRain Sensor and Automatic Dimming Rear-View MirrorReading Lights Front x2 and Rear x2 - LEDRear Centre Armrest - Folding with Cup Holders x2Rear Diffuser in Black with Chrome Twin Exhaust TailpipeRear Lights Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Number Plate Lights Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Screen Wash-Wipe with Intermittent WipeRear Tinted Glass - B Pillar Backwards - Approx 65 Percent TintedRear Window AerialReflectors in DoorsRemote Central Locking with 2 Remote Folding KeysRemote Electrically Foldable Door Mirrors - Door Mirror Puddle Lights and Reverse Activated Kerb-View Adjustment on Passengers Door MirrorsSpeedo and Rev Counter - Electronic Odometer - Trip - Service Interval Display - Exterior Temperature Gauge and Fuel GaugeSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Stainless Steel Pedals - Brake and AcceleratorSteering Column - Height and Reach AdjustableSteering Wheel - Multifunction - Leather Trimmed with Paddle ShiftStorage Compartment in Centre ConsoleStorage Compartment in Front DoorsStorage Compartment in Rear DoorsStorage Compartment in Roof Console with CoverTailgate with Integrated Rear Roof SpoilerThree Rear 3-Point Seat BeltsThree Rear Head RestraintsTwo Charging CablesTyre Pressure Loss IndicatorTyre Repair KitUnique Front C Signature LED Daytime Running LightsUnique GTE BadgingVanity Mirrors - IlluminatedWarning Buzzer and Light for Front Seat Belts if UnfastenedWindscreen Wiper with Intermittent Wipe and 4 Position DelayWinter PackXDS Electronic Differential Lock for Improved Traction and Handling
Below MarketListed at £13,108 vs market average of £15,053 (-13%)
Market Low
£3,185
Market Average
£15,053
Market High
£31,085
Comparables
241 listings

Based on 241 comparable Volkswagen Golf listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£886/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£512/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£1,909/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £14,080 (£-972)
Mileage-predicted: £15,198 (£-2,090)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,398/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,909/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,421/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
56 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
118 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
£13,108
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£225.61/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
56 photos
5/5
Key selling points
118 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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About the Dealer

Cargem

Rainham RM13 8RH