Used Volkswagen Golf 2004 - 2009 reliability review
The VW Golf has always been a comfortable and classy choice, but this fifth-generation model added fun handling to the mix.
- Volkswagen Golf (03 - 09)
- Volkswagen Golf (03 - 09)
- Volkswagen Golf (03 - 09)
- Volkswagen Golf (03 - 09)
- Volkswagen Golf (03 - 09)
- Volkswagen Golf (03 - 09)
- Volkswagen Golf (03 - 09)
- Volkswagen Golf (03 - 09)
- Volkswagen Golf (03 - 09)
- Volkswagen Golf (03 - 09)
What should I look for in a used Volkswagen Golf?
More than its mainstream rivals, owners are likely to look after their Golfs properly. Check all the paperwork for regular servicing and have a good look around the body for knocks and scratches. Likewise the wheels, which are easy to kerb.
It’s not unusual for the paint on interior switches to wear off. Don’t let it be a deal breaker, though, because replacement parts are inexpensive.
Is a used Volkswagen Golf reliable?
Data from CAP Derwent – a scheme which pools repair information from some of the UK’s biggest vehicle leasing firms to predict when parts will need to be replaced – shows that normal service items such as brake pads and discs, and fuel and oil filters last longer than they do in most rivals.
In fact, the Golf can typically cover more than 100,000 miles before there are any expensive repairs to worry about.
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