Since 1974, 29-million people have been made very happy by the VW Golf. The compact family hatchback epitomises the smart, reliable motoring middle ground by which all similar-sized cars are judged.

The Golf’s interior might lack the flair of some of its numerous rivals’ cabins, but there’s no denying its integrity. The build quality is superb and the materials are mostly of a quality that could ...

Because it’s lighter, the new Golf is yet more fuel efficient. Even the standard 1.6 TDI matches the old Bluemotion’s 99g/km CO2 figure, while the greenest Golf is now, like most others, 15 per cent ...

Although the VW Golf Mk 7 has been around for quite a while (appearing on our shores in 2012 and updated in 2016), its timeless progressive design has earned the status of Europe's best-selling ...

Volkswagen has unveiled the new Golf R-line package, which looks to preview the styling of the mk7 Golf R. The pack follows the usual R-line recipe, adding some tautness and aggression to the ...

The mid-cycle refresh has become an industry standard for car companies keeping a car model around for five to six years. What that refresh includes is anything but standardized, ranging from minor ...

Hello Paul, I am looking to buy a small hatchback. What are the pros and cons of owning a VW Golf 2012-2017 series in Uganda? Philip Hello Phillip, the MK7 VW Golf 2012-2017 has been a popular choice ...

Oh, dear. If you've read our Golf vs Focus vs Leon test or seen Doug Revolta's latest Golf vs Leon video you'll know that the Seat Leon has finally vanquished the VW Golf. Indeed, we've noticed an ...

It is telling of course that the chief joy of getting back in the Mk7 Golf GTI is just sitting in it, gleefully operating the major controls. Believe it or not, the car was not exactly feted for its ...

The life cycle of the current-generation VW Golf is set to expire, with the all-new Mk8 version officially scheduled to debut on Thursday, October 24 – though, the cat’s already out of the bag. Before ...