The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2012-17) 5DR ESTATE 1.4 TSI BLUEMOTION TECH SS 125 EU6 S 6SPD is a practical estate version of the UK’s family hatchback, adding a longer load area while keeping manageable dimensions. It sits among mainstream compact estates, offering an alternative to larger SUVs and family cars. With five doors and a flexible boot, this petrol-powered Golf suits family errands, trips and commuting, particularly for drivers wanting extra carrying space without a bulky vehicle. It can suit couples or downsizers, too. In seven mycarcheck.com checks covering four VINs, average recorded mileage was 91,000, with 7,000 miles driven yearly. The average private-sale valuation in those checks was £6,900, and cars had three previous keepers on average. The 125-horsepower petrol Golf is known for balanced, easy-going road manners; compared with rivals such as the Focus estate, it blends everyday comfort, useful space and a more restrained, familiar cabin for families.