2017 Volkswagen Golf 2L R 5dr — £19,995 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | New Elgin Rd, Elgin
£19,995
65,000 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
37/100
Poor
vs Market Average
+42%
Above Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
37
/100
This 2017 Volkswagen Golf 2L R 5dr is listed at £19,995 by Elgin Autos in New Elgin Rd. It has 65,000 miles on the clock. At 42% above the market average of £14,063, this is priced on the higher side compared to 228 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,258/year in value. The listing quality is poor — limited photos and sparse specifications make it harder to assess this vehicle remotely.
Year
2017
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Trim
2L R 5dr
Body Style
Hatchback
Colour
Grey
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
65,000 miles
Engine
2L
Doors
5
Seats
5
CO2
163 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Yes
Road Tax
£195/yr
Monthly Payment
£377.77/mo
All Features & Equipment (122)
12V Socket - Luggage Compartment18in Alloy Wheels - Cadiz19in Alloy Wheels - Pretoria - SilverABS - Anti-Lock Braking System with HBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistActive Info DisplayAdaptive Cruise ControlAirbagsAlarmAluminium Centre Console Inlay - R Specific with 4Motion LogoAmbient Lighting PackAnti-Tramp FunctionAuto-Fold Down Lever in Rear Seat BackrestAutomatic Coming-Leaving Home Lighting FunctionAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBag Hooks in the Luggage CompartmentBlue Styling Line Through Bumper and HeadlightsBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Door HandlesBody-Coloured Roof Spoiler - RearBrake Calipers - Black with R LogoBrake Pad Wear IndicatorCar-Net App ConnectCarpet MatsCentre Console - Piano BlackChild Security Locks in the Rear DoorsChrome Plated Air Vent SurroundsChrome Plated Applications - Mirror Switch - Window SwitchClimate ControlComposition Media SystemConvenience PackCover for Storage Compartment in Centre ConsoleCup Holder - Closable Cover in Centre ConsoleCup Holders - Front x2Decor Strip on Dashboard - Decor Strip on Door Side TrimDecorative Inserts - Carbon TouchDiscover Navigation Touch-Screen Navigation-Radio System with Car-Net Guide and InformDoor Sill Strip - IlluminatedDriver Alert SystemDriver Profile SelectionDrivers and Passengers Safety Optimised Head RestraintsDriving Profile SelectionDusk Sensor - Automatic Driving LightsDust and Pollen Filter with Active Coal InsertElectric Rear WindowsElectric Windows - FrontElectronic Engine ImmobiliserElectronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold FunctionESC - Electronic Stability Control including EDL - Electronic Differential Lock and ASR - Traction ControlExtended SillsFront Centre Armrest with Storage Compartment and Two Rear Air VentsFront Footwell IlluminationFront Interior Light with Delayed Switch-Off and Contact Switches - All DoorsGalvanised BodyGlovebox - CooledGrab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksHeadlining - BlackHeated Rear WindscreenHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersIndium GreyInstrument Cluster with R Specific DesignISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsKeyless EntryLED Headlights with Dynamic Cornering LightsLED Tinted Rear Light ClustersLights on Warning BuzzerLoad Lashing Points x4 in Luggage CompartmentLoad-Through Facility in Rear Seat BenchLoad-Through ProvisionLow Washer Fluid Warning LightLuggage Compartment Cover - StowableLuggage Compartment LightLuggage Compartment Storage Area on RightLumbar Support for Drivers and Front Passenger SeatMatt Chrome Effect Door MirrorsMirror PackMultifunction ComputerOverhead StorageParking Sensors - Front and RearPedals - ChromePower Steering - ElectromechanicalPre-Crash Preventive Occupant ProtectionPredictive Pedestrian ProtectionR Styling PackRain Sensor and Automatic Dimming Interior Rear-View MirrorReading Lights - Front x2 and Rear x2Rear Centre Armrest - Folding with Cup Holders x2Rear Diffuser in Black with Twin Oval Chrome Exhaust Tailpipes Left and RightRear Lights Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Number Plate Lights Incorporating LED TechnologyRear Seat Bench with 60-40 SplitRear Tinted Glass - B Pillar Backwards - Approx 65 Percent TintedRear Tinted Glass - B Pillar Backwards - Approx 90 Percent TintedRear Window AerialReflectors in DoorsRemote Central Locking with 2 Remote Folding KeysSpeedo and Rev Counter - Electronic Odometer - Trip - Service Interval Display - Exterior Temperature Gauge and Fuel GaugeSteel Space Saver Spare WheelSteering 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 CoverSuspension - R Sports - Lowered by Approx 15mmThree Rear 3-Point Seat BeltsThree Rear Head RestraintsTinted Glass - Heat Insulating GreenTop Sports Seats - Height and Lumbar AdjustmentTyre Pressure Loss IndicatorUnique R BadgingUnique R Design KeyUnique R Gear Lever KnobUnique R Radiator Grille with Matt Chrome StripVanity Mirrors - IlluminatedVariable Boot Floor - Height Adjustable and RemovableVisible Twin Rear Tailpipe - 2x Pipes Left and RearWarning Buzzer and Light for Front Seat Belts if UnfastenedWhite Instrument Cluster Lighting - Dimmable - Red Night Design for Switches - Location LightingWindscreen Wiper Front and Rear with Intermittent Wipe FunctionWinter PackXDSPlus Electronic Differential Lock for Improved Traction and Handling
Above MarketListed at £19,995 vs market average of £14,063 (+42%)
Market Low
£3,185
Market Average
£14,063
Market High
£33,995
Comparables
228 listings
Based on 228 comparable Volkswagen Golf listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£856/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£701/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,258/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £13,231 (+£6,764)
Mileage-predicted: £13,974 (+£6,021)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,557/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,258/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,959/yr
Based on 742 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
37
Overall Listing Quality
Poor — significant gaps in information and optimisation.
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