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Volkswagen Golf estate (2009-2013): owner reviews

Name: Volkswagen Golf R Estate
Brand: Volkswagen

"The VW Golf Estate offers the comfort and quality of the standard hatchback, but boosts appeal further with a spacious and stylish boot."

by Carbuyer team

16 Aug 2013

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Carbuyer Rating

3.5 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.4 out of 5

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61%of people would recommend this car to a friend.

Owner Rating

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Common Problems

Engine, Suspension (1 cases)
Other (8 cases)
Engine (4 cases)
Brakes (1 cases)
Gearbox / clutch (1 cases)
Electrics (2 cases)
Brakes, Electrics (1 cases)
Electrics, Other (1 cases)

Version

1.6 SE

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Fine for the first 5 years and 60,000 miles, then problem after problem. First it needed a new EGR valve - an expensive common problem. Then 3 suspension coil springs broke - again a common problem. Then the water pump, and now I think the differential is going. All these problems within a year. What next?

Reliability

1 out of 5

Terrible after 60,000 miles passed

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Once initial problems were solved reliability has been excellent.

Running Cost

5 out of 5

Very low - tyres/brake pads - low insurance.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Excellent reliable comfortable and very useful as an estate I play golf and do a lot of fishing.

Running Cost

5 out of 5

No spares needed, servicing reasonable fuel usage very good.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Never broken down

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Diesel too expensive

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Recent years it has been more reliable that earlier years

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Insurance reasonable, Fuel not too bad

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

A very good car. Does all i want it to.

Version

S Bluemotion, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Version

GTI, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Review

Not a bad car. However, the quality of the mk6 golf is not as good as previous models, wind noise, rattles etc.

Version

GTI, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

Great car with everything needed along with a great engine. Getting a bit out of date now though.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

1995

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Minor issues (corroded brake pipes, worn wheel bearing) and routine servicing only

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Economy is not the best I've had, parts and insurance are pretty reasonable for a vehicle of this performance

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

The car has never let me down or had to go to a garage other than normal service requirements

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Providing I am not too heavy with my right foot the car is generally very economical.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

No squeaks or rattles has never failed to start and as yet nothing has gone wrong.

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Happy with the running costs as its less than the Honda Civic it replaced.

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Only issue was yellow dash light and fully sorted-ECR & Flywheel- by dealer on warranty

Running Cost

5 out of 5

Only pay for service/fuel

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

IT HAS NEVER BROKEN DOWN, STILL ON THE ORIGINAL BATTERY AND EXHAUST SYSTEM

Running Cost

5 out of 5

Normal fuel costs and tyre replacements.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

So far it has been faultless, but it is I suppose early days

Running Cost

4 out of 5

So far very little apart from fuel, tax and insurance

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Only breakdown in 100,000 miles was a leak in the turbo intercooler

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Econimy good reliable so running costs have been low

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

gti, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Its quite simply a suprisingly good performance car with great roadholding.with normal roadcar maintenace costs.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

gti, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

Overall very reliable but tax and insurance high for age of car

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

gti, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

I really like it . it does everything very well

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

fine except a niggling issue with a 'clipping' fan or belt which is intermittent enough to not be found by the dealer. Also - the brake discs need changing already.

Running Cost

4 out of 5

careful driving does reward with 55mpg.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

I have had no problems

Running Cost

4 out of 5

very good apart from main dealer prices

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

never stops going

Running Cost

3 out of 5

as expected for an old car

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Absolutely no problems at all

Performance

4 out of 5

WAS HAPPY UNTIL I DROVE A HIRE CAR ON HOLIDAY AND REALISED THAT IT FELT A LOT MORE NIPPY THAN MY CAR BACK HOME

Running Cost

5 out of 5

Provides very good value for money

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

It has developed a fault namely a vibration felt through the clutch pedal

Running Cost

5 out of 5

cheap road tax , Ł20 50+ mpg reasonable price insurance, cheap 3year service plan

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

cabriolet, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Version

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

Year of registration

1999

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

No problems so far, only wear and tear

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

The gulf is a very reliable, it always starts and hasnt yet broken down whilst I have owned it.

Running Cost

2 out of 5

I am dissappointed with the fuel usage I my previous car was a VW Passat estate which had the same engine and was heavier but had a better fuel usage and economy

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

1997

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Simply excellent

Running Cost

5 out of 5

Apart from the expected replacements based on use such as Battery, New Tyres, exhaust etc this has been a superb car

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Pretty good so far no major problems

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Fairly good mpg for the performance and use of car

Version

Colour Concept, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Good reliable cabriolet motoring motoring on a budget

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

GTi, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Version

gti, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

Good car lousey aftersales

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Never missed a beat

Running Cost

4 out of 5

brilliant economy

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2.0FSI, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

Sporty, well built, reliable,stylish, good handling, quality.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

GTi, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

Excellent value

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

don't know, sorry, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Manual

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Review

I love it! Considering it gets very little tlc from me, it is reliable and roomy enough to deal with all my trips to the dump or ferrying a friend's musical equipment or my parents suitcases when they go on holiday. It's a nice car to drive- it's not the fastest but it has yet to let me down. I'm just hoping it will keep going for as long as possible.

Version

R32, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

It's a pretty good car, i had a rs4 from new and i couldn't see any car would give me as much fun as the rs4 did but i've been quite suprised by the r32, great fun car that sounds good too.

Version

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

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

An excellent car but showing its age.

Version

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

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

Its fantastic for no good reason thats what you get when you buy a older car, and in the long run more economical than having a new car made

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