Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet owner reviews

“Good to drive and relatively spacious inside, the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet offers many of the good points of the hatch but with the extra appeal of a fold-away roof.”

Carbuyer Rating

3.6 out of 5

Owners Rating

3.5 out of 5

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Common Problems

  • Electrics (2 cases)
  • Gearbox / clutch (1 case)

Review 1 of 5

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

se, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

2 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.4 TSI Auto

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

30
Tell us what you think about your car?
I had judder from the 7 speed dsg box. It's a common issue as it's a "dry" clutch. Look online. I had a nightmare with my local Volkswagen dealer who said it was my style of driving. Once I agreed to pay the labour charges they inspected the gearbox and it was faulty. It meant a new gearbox. Fortunately it was still under warranty. Go for the 2 litre 6 speed box. Such a shame as I loved the car.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

gt, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Se, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Manual

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.4 TSi

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

2 - 3 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

44
Tell us what you think about your car?
Excellent in all respects and a delight to drive after owning a 2008 MX5 for 3 years.
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