The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS (2009-14) 5DR HATCHBACK 2.0 TDI CR DPF 140 SE 6SPD is a practical, raised-roof family hatchback: roomier and easier to get into than a regular Golf, but more compact than an SUV. It sits between conventional hatchbacks and small people carriers in the UK used-car market. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 258 look-ups covering 118 different VINs, a useful sample of cars shoppers have checked. These show an average private-sale value of £3,700, average recorded mileage of 104,000 and around 7,000 miles driven annually. Cars in the data had typically had just over three previous keepers on record. Its 2.0-litre diesel suits commuting, motorway trips and family use, offering performance and the SE trim’s comfort-focused appeal; the six-speed manual can make longer journeys relaxed. Compared with a standard Golf, the Plus prioritises cabin access and headroom over sleek styling, making this Volkswagen a sensible alternative to compact MPVs.