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Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf is a small family car produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across seven generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada (Mk1 and Mk5), and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1).
The original Golf Mk1 was a front-wheel drive, front-engined replacement for the air-cooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Volkswagen Beetle. Historically, the Golf is Volkswagen's best-selling model and the world's second best-selling model, with more than 29 million built by 2012.
Most production of the Golf was initially in the 3-door hatchback style. Other variants include a 5-door hatchback, station wagon (Variant, from 1993), convertible (Cabriolet and Cabrio, 1979–2002, 2011–present), and a Golf-derived notchback sedan, variously called Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Vento (from 1992) or Volkswagen Bora (from 1999). The cars have filled many market segments, from basic personal cars, to high-performance hot hatches.
The Volkswagen Golf has won many awards throughout its history. The Volkswagen Golf won the World Car of the Year in 2009 with the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 and in 2013 with the Volkswagen Golf Mk7. Every generation of Golf has been a runner-up in the European Car of the Year awards. The Golf is one of only two cars, the other being the Renault Clio, to have been voted European Car of the Year twice, in 1992 and 2013. The Volkswagen Golf has made the Car and Driver annual 10 Best list multiple times.
Volkswagen Golf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  1. lynx

    VW Golf Mk7 GTD, roof spoiler.

    My car is having some minor paintwork done and the guys have said if I get a roof spoiler they will paint it while the car is with them, I fancy an oettinger item but not so keen on the price. Any recommendations to consider, seem to be a lot of chinese stuff out there of unknown quaity...
  2. Aristaeus

    Audi A3 or VW Golf?

    Which would you choose? Audi A3 35 TFSI sport or VW Golf R line? Both would be 2nd hand around 5 years old. Factors to consider: price, ride quality, interior, insurance, servicing costs.
  3. outoftheknow

    VW Golf Type R top speed

    Saw an article in todays paper here in Canberra where an owner of a VW Type R was having a check on his top speed on the highway. Seemed a reasonable thing to do but the police disagreed when they clocked him at over 280kmh - about 175mph. Hilarious quote from the cops was that he “had had his...
  4. Aristaeus

    Ford Focus or VW Golf

    So I'll be on the lookout to replace my current car later this year and I think I've narrowed it down to two possible options: A 2016 Ford Focus 1.0 ecoboost with about 40,000 miles for around 10k (list price) A 2016 VW Golf 1.4 TSI Bluemotion with about 40,000 for around 13k (list price) Both...
  5. W

    VW golf mk6 head unit upgrade

    Hi looking for any advice/recommendations. I currently have a mk6 golf with factory head unit which ideally I’d like to upgrade to give me apple car play. Most of the aftermarket units don’t support the rear camera (under the badge), parking sensors or climate control. I’ve seen the alpine...
  6. AMc

    Car mats? VW Golf GTE '18 plate

    My new (used) car arrived with no mats. Looking for a decent set of inexpensive carpet car mats that will lock into the pegs in the floor at the front. Not concerned about having GTE branding etc. There seem to be millions out there and nothing to base a choise on, anyone got a supplier they'd...
  7. AMc

    Selling a VW Golf GTi MkV - suggestions?

    I'm thinking of selling my VW Golf GTi MkV , '58 plate GTi for a GTE in the 16/18 plate £15-17K region. I don't think it's in the territory where the dealers will want it in part ex, they'll just shove it the auctions. Parkers reckon £3-4K private sale which is quite a broad range! WBAC initial...
  8. Aristaeus

    Used VW golf or Skoda Octavia

    Which is a better car from a 2nd hand perspective? In particular whether the golf's low depreciation means it's not as good value for money, also the cost of servicing/parts between the two. we're talking golf match or SE and Octaves SE or SEL petrol, manual and I the 7-10k price range.
  9. T

    VW Golf Stop/Start

    Good evening, Can one of you Golf owners give me a bit of advice, please? Can the stop/start function available on some engines be permanently switched off? Similarly, some engines switch to two cylinders but can this be permanently disabled? You probably gather I don't approve of all this...
  10. Delvey

    VW Golf Starting issues

    The misses car broke down the other day. Seems like the starter motor. The auxiliary belt also looked like it needed replacing. The belt (and tensioner as that was goosed as well) was a straight forward job. Now the starter motor is another story. The top bolt sheared and the other end is stuck...
  11. P

    VW Golf MK7 - Broken driver side mirror

    Hi all, A rather annoying thing just happened to me. I went to jump my car and the wing mirrors unfolded, as they usually do, then to my annoyance the mirror came unstuck fell to the ground and smashed. Attached is a photo of what’s left. So I need some advice on how to best fix it. Can I...
  12. B

    VW Golf mk4 TDI PD serious fuel leak, fuel in coolant

    Hi, So, I have a 2001 VW Golf mk4 with a 1.9 TDI PD (AJM or AJR not sure, can check) 115 bhp thingy which used to be a car. As I mentioned in the title, there's fuel in the coolant currently and I had a very bad fuel leak as well. I haven't switched the engine on for more than a week now due to...
  13. Delvey

    MK4 VW Golf Alternator Issue

    Good Morning I have a 1.9 TDI 90bhp 2000 Golf. Last week the alternator workshop message came on along with the battery light on my way home from work. I checked the voltage and it was less than 12 volts with the Engine running. I ordered a new Bosch regulator. Whilst fitting I checked the earth...
  14. C

    Help Identifying part name to replace on VW Golf

    Hoping someone can put my out if my misery in this one. I have managed to snap off one of the plastic supports that attaches the parcel shelf holder to thpick parcel shelf string. Hopefully the attached photos make it clear. The car is a VW Golf Mk6 1.4 SE. The plastic knob appears to be part...
  15. gshocker30

    Creating playlists using a 16GB USB stick, with MP3, on VW golf RNS-510 system

    Hi, I’m in the process of becoming Apple product free, and as part of that atonement I want to retire my iPod classic from the car, and replace it with a USB stick. I’m doing this mainly to escape i-tunes and get control back of my music. Last Christmas it took me about 3 days to replicate my...
  16. Chrisharry12345

    Should I buy a 2015 VW golf with the emissions problem?

    Having looking at cars the vw golf estate seems the right choice on paper with the 2015 model being the right price. If I was to buy one is there a way to check to see if it has been effected and will be recalled? They have said the 1.6tdi has been effected but Is this all of them? Bit of a...
  17. N

    VW Golf GT TDI 2.0 2004 FLYWHEEL

    Hi I have the above car and am certain the dual mass flywheel is on its way out due to the engine clunking noise between gears and at standstill. The noise goes when I have the clutch down. It drives fine but is difficult to get into sixth gear. I'm told this is a fairly big job and could cost a...
  18. Hooligaani

    Picked up my new ride this Friday (Golf mk7)

    Most motoring forums seem to be packed with the GTI/GTD crowd with custom tunes and stuff. I'm too curmudgeon for that sort of thing. So I say bye bye to my "old" Hyundai i30, you served me well even though the interior felt real cheap in it's second year. Plus HID absolutely hated the colour...
  19. T

    Honda Civic or VW Golf

    Hi I'm about to buy a used car and am trying to decide between a Honda Civic ES 1.6 desiel or a VW Golf SE 1.6 desiel. Both cars are 63 regs and both have about 11500 miles on the clock. The Golf will be about £1000 cheaper taking into account the better trade in VW will give me on my...
  20. nheather

    Mazda 6 vs VW Golf ????

    I need to put my company car order in and I'm torn between two cars Mazda 6 2.2D 150PS Sport VW 2.0 TDI GT Very different cars, each with their advantages and disadvantages. My views Mazda 6 + Loads of features (basically fully loaded) + Lots of space in rear cabin - nicer for family...
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