2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Diesel New NCT 10/27

Worth knowing

• Above-average kilometres: 246,000 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 36,000 km fewer than similar cars for sale, which have about 282,000 km.
• An older car: 15 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

229 Volkswagen Golfs from 2010 to 2012, diesel, manual are for sale now. Most ask €3,200 to €4,950, with about 282,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 126 of the 229. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.