Volkswagen Golf GTD hatchback owner reviews

The Volkswagen Golf GTD is a superb all-rounder but the perks of owning a diesel are fading fast

Carbuyer Rating

4.1 out of 5

Owners Rating

3.0 out of 5

Advertisement

Reviews

Owner Reviews

  • 5 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
  • 2 out of 5
  • 1 out of 5
thumbs down0%of people would recommend this car to a friend

Common Problems

    Review 1 of 1

    3 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    GOLF GTD S-A

    Avg annual mileage

    10,000 – 14,999

    Owned

    1 - 2 years

    Bought Car

    New
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    When it works, great, but not relaxing because constantly expecting the next issue to appear. Good size for two of us and easy to live with on urban, motorway and rural driving. Fast enough but not too fast. Lots of proper buttons and switches so touchscreen only for entertainment and information.
    What's the one thing you like most about your car?
    Proper buttons!
    If you could improve one thing, what would it be?
    Make it more reliable - sort the coolant issue out properly.
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Recommended

    MG4 review – a great-value electric hatchback
    MG4 front quarter driving
    In-depth reviews
    21 Feb 2025

    MG4 review – a great-value electric hatchback

    All-new Kia EV4 lands with space-age looks to take on the VW ID.3
    Kia EV4 saloon front quarter
    News
    16 Feb 2025

    All-new Kia EV4 lands with space-age looks to take on the VW ID.3

    Polestar 2 review – Tesla Model 3's fiercest rival?
    Polestar 2 front quarter driving
    In-depth reviews
    14 Feb 2025

    Polestar 2 review – Tesla Model 3's fiercest rival?

    New Volkswagen ID.3 coming with "completely new design language”
    Volkswagen ID3 render front quarter
    News
    31 Jan 2025

    New Volkswagen ID.3 coming with "completely new design language”

    Most Popular

    Top 10 best hybrid SUVs in 2025
    Best hybrid SUVs
    Best cars
    19 Feb 2025

    Top 10 best hybrid SUVs in 2025

    New BMW M3 super-saloon goes electric – we ride in a prototype
    BMW Vision Driving Experience front quarter
    News
    17 Feb 2025

    New BMW M3 super-saloon goes electric – we ride in a prototype

    Best new car deals 2025: this week’s top car offers
    Carbuyer best new car deals hero
    Deals
    14 Feb 2025

    Best new car deals 2025: this week’s top car offers

    Tips & advice

    View All
    Car dashboard warning lights: what does each symbol mean?
    Car dashboard symbols and meanings
    Tips and advice
    21 Oct 2024

    Car dashboard warning lights: what does each symbol mean?

    Electric car charging stations: public networks, charger types, apps and maps
    Charging station
    Tips and advice
    23 Jul 2024

    Electric car charging stations: public networks, charger types, apps and maps

    PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?
    PCP vs HP
    Tips and advice
    17 May 2022

    PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?

    Average speed cameras: how do they work?
    Average speed cameras: how do they work?
    Tips and advice
    21 Mar 2024

    Average speed cameras: how do they work?

    Best cars

    View All
    Top 10 best car interiors
    Peugeot 208 hatchback
    Best cars
    25 Jun 2021

    Top 10 best car interiors

    The 10 best electric cars in 2025
    Bets electric cars 2025
    Best cars
    31 Jan 2025

    The 10 best electric cars in 2025

    Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2025
    Best cheap to run cars
    Best cars
    8 Jan 2025

    Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2025

    The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2025
    Fastest hot hatchbacks 2025
    Best cars
    22 Jan 2025

    The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2025