The VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (2005-11) 4DR SALOON 2.0 FSI SE AUTO is a four-door petrol family saloon, with a separate boot instead of a hatchback tailgate. It offers understated Volkswagen styling, automatic convenience and a roomier, more formal alternative to compact family hatchbacks. Suited to commuters, couples and small families, the Jetta is a practical everyday car for town trips and longer journeys, without the high driving position of an SUV. Its 2.0-litre petrol engine and automatic gearbox make for straightforward driving, while SE trim provides a comfortable, useful cabin. Compared with Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra hatchbacks, its saloon shape gives luggage a dedicated enclosed space and a more traditional appearance. mycarcheck.com logs 33 look-ups across 14 VINs, a modest sample. Checked cars averaged £900 in private-sale valuation, 107,000 miles and 4,000 miles annually, with 3.3 previous keepers. Treat these figures as a guide, and check the car’s history and condition.