The countdown to the unveiling of the eighth-generation Golf continues and today we’re looking at the fifth-generation model which debuted in 2003. Building on the success of its predecessor, the Golf ...

The GTI that restored VW's hot hatch mojo, one of the finest all-rounders there is and now from £4K Volkswagen needed to turn around the Golf GTI after much criticism of the Mk4. The Mk5 that arrived ...

During the 48 years that What Car? has been around, there has been a huge amount of change – and that’s just in the car world. We’ve seen many historic brands fold or merge, safety go from ‘you’ll be ...

The best Golf GTI to buy now: great to drive, sensibly priced and eminently tuneable - just don't tell anyone! After two less inspiring incarnations the Golf GTI was back with a bang in Mk5 guise.

I bought my Golf MK5 GTI after someone crashed into, and wrote off, my old Toyota Celica. I bought my Golf MK5 GTI after someone crashed into, and wrote off, my old Toyota Celica. I was after ...

Unless it’s a highly tuned example with more power than yesterday’s supercars, the fifth generation Volkswagen Golf doesn’t impress anyone anymore. And for good reasons, given that its production ...

The Golf GTI is the car that started the whole hot hatch madness back in the 70s. Today, the Golf is in its’ sixth generation and while the GTI remains a stunning performer, it is no longer the king ...

This video features a modified VW Golf MK5 with a 25 liter five cylinder engine and a large turbo. The drive focuses on engine sound turbo response and real world performance, showing the unique ...

I'm thinking of buying a Mk5 Volkswagen Golf (2004) 2.0 FSI GT with approx 120,000 miles on the clock, two previous owners and part SH. Does this sound like a reasonable buy? What things should I be ...