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I'm sure it's a great hot hatch. Probably one of the best.

Just beware of the reliability.

This is just a personal experience but after owning a e87 120d and e81 123d - Zero issues - i'm having trouble with my two VW Golfs.

VW Golf VI 1.6 TDI CR 105PS Variant - Clutch gone at 37.000kms. Door locks stuck on back doors.

VW Golf V GTI Edition 30 230PS - Spark Plugs gone at 50.000kms. Squeaking timing chain at 70.000kms. Anti-knock sensors kaput at 75.000kms. (before you say I used lousy fuel, I always use 98RON BP fuel, from pumps who move large volumes of fuel)

In 2002 I had a VW Golf IV 1.9 TDI 130PS - Injector-pump failure (1500$), engine mount failure, side windows dove into the doors (yes, both), Cracked exhaust manifolds.

I think I'm done with the Golf.