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Volkswagen Golf (MkV)

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Overall Average Rating - 86.71%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 16th

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 52nd
Build Quality: 40th
Running Costs: 33rd
Performance: 14th
Braking: 26th
Ride Quality: 19th
Handling: 17th
Practicality: 33rd
Comfort: 18th
Ease of Driving: 23rd

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 17th)

Oh dear! You’ve fallen out of love with VWs, – they may be practical and cheap to run but they disappoint nearly everywhere else. You tell us the gap between them and rivals is closing.

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