VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2004-09) 5DR HATCHBACK 2.0 TDI 170 GT SPORT L DPF
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2004-09) 5DR HATCHBACK 2.0 TDI 170 GT SPORT L DPF is a five-door family hatchback sitting in the UK’s middle ground between small city cars and larger saloons. It combines everyday practicality with a sportier look and stronger performance than many diesel Golfs, making it an all-rounder.
Mycarcheck.com records 2,948 checks across 1,275 VINs, a substantial sample showing continued interest in this older Golf. Checks show average private-sale valuation of £1,600 and average recorded mileage of 139,000 miles; annual use averages 8,000 miles. Owners average about 5.4 previous keepers. These figures offer useful context, not a price or condition guarantee.
With five doors, a comfortable cabin and useful boot, it suits commuting, family errands and longer trips, while its 170 diesel engine brings brisk overtaking and relaxed motorway travel. Against the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, the Golf is known for a solid feel and polished, versatile character.
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Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 1,275 different vehicles, run between February 17th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
2,948
Lookups
Lookups
272
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
146k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£1,600
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
