Renowned car expert Scotty Kilmer has warned motorists against purchasing a fifth-generation Volkswagen Golf, despite its popularity as a used car. In his latest YouTube video, Kilmer criticised the hatchback's build quality, particularly its plastic components and automatic transmissions.
Kilmer, who has decades of experience in auto repair, said: "The quality isn't job number one with Volkswagen. They're full of all kinds of plastic that breaks all the time and can cost a fortune to fix." He advised against higher-mileage models, which may have worn interiors and fragile plastic parts.
The fifth-generation Golf was available in the UK between 2003 and 2009, in three- or five-door hatchback and estate versions. While owners praised its engines and space, Kilmer argued the interior fit and finish may not be durable.
He also highlighted concerns about automatic gearboxes from that era, stating: "Their automatic transmissions stink, they break a lot and they cost a fortune to fix." However, some Volkswagen enthusiasts contested his views, with one commenter noting their 2013 Golf GTI had been reliable for 150,000 miles.
