Volkswagen Golf Estate (2007 – 2009) Review
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Volkswagen Golf Estate (2007 – 2009) At A Glance
Roomy estate made more versatile by thoughtful, clever details.
Ride may be hard if it's anything like the Golf Mk V hatch.
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Volkswagen Golf Estate (2007 – 2009) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4556 mm |
| Width | 1781 mm |
| Height | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2578 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1278–1399 kg |
| Boot Space | 505 L |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Servicing | - |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £15,695–£20,380 |
| Insurance Groups | - |
| Road Tax Bands | D–I |
| Official MPG | 38.2–61.4 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
| Estate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.6 S 5dr | £15,695 | 38.2 mpg | 12.3 s |
| 1.6 SE 5dr | £16,755 | 38.2 mpg | 12.3 s |
| 1.6 Sportline 5dr | £17,665 | 38.2 mpg | 12.3 s |
| 1.9 TDI DPF BlueMotion 5dr | £17,475 | 61.4 mpg | 11.9 s |
| 1.9 TDI S 5dr | £16,895 | 54.3 mpg | 11.9 s |
| 1.9 TDI SE 5dr | £17,955 | 54.3 mpg | 11.9 s |
| 1.9 TDI SE 5dr Auto | £17,955 | - | - |
| 2.0 TDI CR SE 5dr | £19,470 | 51.4 mpg | 9.7 s |
| 2.0 TDI CR SE 5dr Auto | £19,470 | - | - |
| 2.0 TDI CR Sportline 5dr | £20,380 | 51.4 mpg | 9.7 s |
| 2.0 TDI CR Sportline 5dr Auto | £20,380 | - | - |
Model History
March 2007
Launched Geneva Motor Show March 2007 and in UK from August 2007. Estate from B pillar back. Loadspace accessed through wide, contoured boot incorporating a low load lip. To aid practicality the rear seats fold flat into the floor to reveal a versatile 1,550-litres of bootspace complete with multiple load hooks. A 12V socket plus stowage beneath the boot floor are useful additions along with heating elements built into the rear windows.
Engines include 1.9-litre TDI 105 PS and 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS, 1.4-litre TSI 140 PS and 1.6-litre FSI 102 PS. New 1.4-litre 140 PS TSI engine combines small capacity engine fuel economy with a supercharger and turbocharger to grant a performance edge. The TSI engine is mated to a choice of six-speed manual or quick-shifting DSG gearboxes. Six airbags, alloy wheels, ‘Climatic’ semi-automatic air conditioning, ABS, radio/CD player and a three-year/60,000-mile warranty.
Prices start at £14,347 RRP OTR for entry-level S 1.6-litre and rise to £20,417 for the 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS with DSG and DPF (diesel particulate filter). Three trim levels are available – S, SE and Sportline – along with three engines, a 1.6-litre 102 PS petrol and 1.9-litre 105 PS and 2.0-litre 140 PS TDI units. A DSG automatic gearbox is available with the two diesel powerplants.
All models have Climatic air conditioning, electric windows and door mirrors, a radio/CD player and remote central locking featuring as standard. Safety featgures include ABS with HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist) and ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) as well as front, side and curtain airbag systems and whiplash-optimised head restraints for front passengers.
What to watch out for
3 year old, 32,000 mile Volkswagen Golf Estate 2.0TDi with DSG automatic transmission. Started making a noise a couple of weeks beforew, then reader was told by the dealer it needed a new gearbox. After various calls to Volkswagen were 'offered' 70% off the price of a new gear box, and 50% off the cost of fixing it, which left over £1,300 to pay.
03-07-2012:As well as problems in China, European drivers are reporting 'strange noises' from twin dry clutch 7-speed DSG when shifting from 4th to 3rd, 3rd to 2nd and 2nd to 1st. Source: www.autoevolution.com
11-01-2013:Warranty on 7-speed dry clutch DSG extended to 5 years or 150,000 kilometres in Russia and China. Followed by recalls in Australia, Singapore and Malaysia. Problem is with the Mechatronics unit, replaced in the Singapore/Malaysia recall. The transmission reportedly makes strange noises heard inside the car when shifting from 4th to 3rd, 3rd to 2nd and 2nd to 1st. Outside the car the noise is a metallic and repetitive sound, made when the car goes over speed-bumps. www.autoevolution.com reports that an angry group of French VW owners claim that Seat, Skoda and Audi drivers are also reporting the same problems.
14-01-2014:Panoramic roof of January 2008 Golf V estate sprung a leak. Reader quoted £1,450 by VW dealer to replace it, plus £350 to dry out the sodden interior of the car.
10-02-2014:Loud rattle at idle from DSG transmission of 62k mile 2009 Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion estate. Quoted £287 +VAT for initial investigation.
15-06-2014:Another 2008 VW Golf 1.9TDI (estate) dropped a rod at 82k miles.
15-05-2015:All you need to know about VAG EA288 TDI DPFs: http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/DPF-Adblue-FAQ-VW-Audi.htm
21-01-2016:Report that VW's free or dealer contributed fix of the ATE Teves Mk 60 ABS/ESP module failure has ended in August 2015 because the cars were all then more than 6 years old. Fault discovered by VW dealer on Golf GTI Edition 30 in November 2015 and reader forced to pay, since when the reader has been attempting to get a contribution to the fix. By 26-1-2016, VW agreed to meet this claim in full.
23-03-2016:ABS/ESP light flashing on 2010 VW Golf estate. Supplying dealer told reader that VW had stopped repairing these FoC or at discounted rates and wanted £1,400 for the repair. We advised that as the car is still less than 6 years old he may be able to claim against the supplying dealer. Otherwise a case of sewnding the ABS/ESP module to ECU Testing for the brake pressure sensor to be replaced. Total cost shoul,d not be more than £600.
22-08-2016:Report of 2009 Golf V diesel estate virtually worn out at 130k miles. Had regular service and was very well maintained. Trouble includes: loose injector; clutch and DMF, will need a replacement soon.
08-09-2016:Report of 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI Bluemotion estate needing EGR replacement.
23-10-2016:Owner of 46,770 mile 2012 VW Golf Estate SE 1.6 TDI 105PS asked to pay £1,365.58 for replacement of EGR valve and both the dealer and VW UK refused to offer any goodwill. Referred to Leigh Day that is handling a class action against VW UK over the EA189 emissions defeat device issue.
05-04-2018:No official word from VAG, but ECU testing believes that the DQ200 7-speed dry cutch Mechatronics control box was finally re-engineered in 2016. This DSG 7 control unit is a common failure with engines under 2.0 litres on the VW Golf (2003 – 2016)
