Used Volkswagen Golf Estate 2020-present reliability
Category: Estate car
The latest Volkswagen Golf Estate is a practical, spacious and very comfortable family holdall.
What should I look for in a used Volkswagen Golf estate?
There haven't been any major reported problems for the Mk8 Golf, but there have been issues with the touchscreen infotainment system failing to respond quickly or even failing completely. It's worth checking with your local dealer if any remedial work has been carried out on the Golf you are thinking of buying.
What are the most common problems with a used Volkswagen Golf estate?
There have been two recall notices so far:
Reason for recall
On affected vehicles the e-call service may not function
How the manufacturer will repair: Update the Online Control Unit software on the affected vehicle.
Number of affected vehicles: 4630
Reason for recall
Faulty crash sensors for airbag and restraint systems may have been fitted in the front doors.
How the manufacturer will repair: The crash sensors in the front doors are to be checked and if necessary replaced.
Number of affected vehicles: 124
Is a used Volkswagen Golf estate reliable?
The Golf hatch performed poorly in our latest reliability survey, finishing 11th out of 13 family cars. Volkswagen as a brand performed a little better, finishing 22nd out of 32 contenders. That put it above Alfa Romeo, Ford and Mercedes, but below brands like BMW, Mazda, Seat, Skoda and Toyota.
Like most Volkswagens, the Golf Estate comes with a three-year/60,000-mile warranty and one year’s roadside assistance. That's not exceptional these days, falling short of the five-year warranty that Hyundai and Toyota offer, let alone the seven years of cover provided by Kia.
