Used buyer's guide: VW Golf Mk6 pictures

The Golf has long set the benchmark for cabin quality in the mid-sized family hatch class, and that’s still the case here. The MkVI interior feels fantastically solid and everything is beautifully laid out. It’s just a shame there isn’

The Golf’s alarm system can be temperamental, going off for no reason. Fixing it is usually just a question of getting the ECU’s software updated by a dealer.

On some early examples, the Bluetooth telephone system wouldn’t recognise many types of mobile. It can be fixed now, but expect a £500 bill for doing this.

Squeaks and creaks from the Golf’s cabin aren’t unknown. It’s often simply down to the rear seatback not being latched into place properly.

Creaks from the front underside are usually down to the suspension bushes drying out. This tends to be most pronounced when the weather is warmer.