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Latest models

We have 13 owner reviews for the latest Volkswagen Golf:

Older models

Hatchback (1,279 owner reviews)

2004 - 2009

  • Average owner rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Love, love, love my car, always wanted one and can say it is the best car i've owned. Always reliable,...

    You have to own to understand what a unique car this is. With modern technology this will never be repeated.

    Always loved these cars, bought one recently and don’t regret a thing. A little thirsty but still getting 22-25mog round...

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  • Average owner rating: 3.4 out of 5 3.4
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Has a few problems like it had to have a rear wheel bearing and the fly wheel has started to...

    Great handling and very responsive once warmed up. Noisy - but then I like a throaty diesel sound. Mileage is...

    I've had this car three months and I enjoy driving it. With a new battery it definitely goes and manoeuvres...

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2013 - 2020

  • Average owner rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Good car in many ways refinement is excellent, it is reasonably fast and for the performance MPG is good and...

    I have mixed feelings about my car. In many ways it is excellent, The ride and handling balance is superb,...

    I have mixed feeling about my Golf. On one hand it looks good, handles most types of driving well and...

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  • Average owner rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    A brilliant car does everything well and the extra space over a Golf is a massive plus factor. If they...

    Like I commented before...What can I say...it's a Golf. If you owned one you will know what I mean, if...

    Goes well, economical, comfortable.Good driving position, good legroom for me which is unusual and space behind me. Quiet, ...

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  • Average owner rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    The Golf R is the best car I have ever owned in 45 years of motoring.It is perfectly usable as...

    I have owned three golfs since 2012 the first a three door 2011 GTI manual which was a dream...

    I picked up my Golf R last week and its been a revelation. If you bear in mind I sold...

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2009 - 2016

1992 - 2001

  • Average owner rating: 3.7 out of 5 3.7
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Useable classic with a great image, the black plastic bumpers have aged well too! I have modified mine quite a...

    this is now my 3rd mk4 golf, after having a mercedes a class for a year and nothing but constant...

    My MK3 GTI was my weekend toy, originally bought to have something to throw around on the B roads and...

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1997 - 2005

1981 - 1993

Convertible (38 owner reviews)

2009 - 2016

  • Average owner rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    The VAG 1.6tdi engine on this car is very unreliable. This is the engine with CAYC engine code. There are...

    Good performance and handling. Brilliant open top driving. Boot opening a bit limited but back seats fold down. Very well...

    I adore convertibles My first was a ‘72 Beatle I’ve since had a Astra, Megan, A4, C-class ...

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1992 - 2001

1981 - 1993

Estate (86 owner reviews)

1997 - 2005

  • Average owner rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Absolutely rock solid and reliable for 22 years, will really miss it. The seats are a little dusty after...

    Complete service history. Bodywork is perfect - not a touch of rust even under the wheel arches. 98k on the...

    Despite having covered an eyebrow-raising mileage, the Golf really is rather good. Admittedly, the turbo's a bit lazy, the synchromesh,...

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2004 - 2009

2013 - 2020

  • Average owner rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    My 4th Golf, they perform and drive superbly, well pleased. Bought the car with just 450 miles on the clock,...

    Owned 5 V dubs before this one but this is definitely the best . It is brilliant for carrying...

    I like the refinement for a car in this class, large boot, good economy. Generally reliable. The seats in the...

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  • Average owner rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Economy can be squeezed out if driving carefully. Getting MPG figures in the 40’s requires a slower, gentle approach. The...

    Brilliant car, highly recommended if you don't want a SUV, but you have 4x4 capability for...

    This is my second review of this car as my first car was written off by a maniac driving at...

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2009 - 2016

  • Average owner rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Ok I’ve had all sorts of company cars over time. Rubbish ones and a few brilliant, the best a golf...

    Brought this in 2018 with 103k Miles. Now with exactly 140k 19 months later we have replaced a few consumables...

    Good car, drives well. Done 11k miles in it so far. Have been using shell v power diesel for about...

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1992 - 2001

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