I have one of these. I find it runs more smoother and powerfully on Super unleaded and original size tyres. Its a good solid strong car. Had mine from 2018 at 43k miles and have had no problems in all the mot's since but i do maintain fluids, tyres and brakes etc myself. Just had my AC regassed and 4 wheel alignment done. Great reliable car.

@MostlyHelpful

Жыл бұрын

Thanks TK and I agree - a great car for everyone.

@Dyo17192

Жыл бұрын

Lol I only discovered the super leaded part after some research. It was driving sluggishly before even thought it might need a service or new spark plugs. Runs much better now

@tk4270

Жыл бұрын

@@Dyo17192 ESSO and Shell super plus unleaded...expensive but the best in ratio of good quality additives in my opinion.

A change of oil and filters is like just 100 euro now in 2024 in Romania for this one ,that includes the money the mechanic asks for the fact that it worked on your car . I have a 1.9 TDI 105hp

@MostlyHelpful

14 күн бұрын

That sounds like good value compared to UK prices. Here you'd get charged the equivalent of €100 just for the oil, let alone the other parts or the labour to do it.

Just replaced our Audi tdi with a mk5 golf 1.6fsi due to Ulez, fantastic car, forgot how great golf’s are !

If the wings are still good I'd take them off and remove the foam that causes the rust problem and apply some sealant for good measure. Also the sills can be internally sealed at the same time. Trust me that both of those things will cause problems in the future and it's cheaper to do preventative. Good cars, less faults than the Mk6 and 7 too.

@MostlyHelpful

Жыл бұрын

This is a good tip for current owners but I sold this Golf shortly after making the video as I had my eye on something else.

Great video! Production quality on these videos is really good too!

@MostlyHelpful

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing, always trying to improve the quality.

Good video James! Clearly spent a lot of time and effort putting it together!

@MostlyHelpful

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark. It's finding the time to do the editing that remains the challenge.

Great video sir exactly what I wanted thank you sir

@MostlyHelpful

9 ай бұрын

Thank you Paul for letting me know and taking the time to comment.

Great video! im a new subscriber and i cant wait for more of your videos! Hello from Croatia! :D

@MostlyHelpful

2 жыл бұрын

Hi David, thanks for taking the time to comment. I've been busy with other things and my latest video explains why but I'm pleased to say I'll be back with new videos very soon. Cheers, James.

@md-detailing

2 жыл бұрын

@@MostlyHelpful i will check out your last video later!🙏🏽🤗

I have a mark 7 Golf and love it. Great car. 👍

@MostlyHelpful

7 ай бұрын

MK 7 and 7.5 will go down as some of the best Golfs ever in my opinion. Equally, the MK8 will go down as the one they got wrong.

My mum and dad used to have a mk5 1.5 FSI, it was a pretty nice car however due to financial reasons the car could not no longer be maintained well, so it started to develop sensor issues. After that we got a focus mk3 which was not quite as nice as the golf.

@MostlyHelpful

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Harry, shame the Golf developed issues. Never tried a MK3 Focus though, and in fact I don't think I've ever been in one.

@City1Tiger

9 ай бұрын

what a downgrade

Great video, I’ve got the mk5 1.6FSI Golf as well. Great little car, good to drive with enough power and great economy. My suggestion is to check if your AC compressor is still the original one and consider replacing it if it is as they are vulnerable to break and hence breaking the serpentine belt and ruining the whole ac system (my ac compressor broke suddenly while driving leading to 1500€ repair bill as the whole ac system needed changing and flushing)

@MostlyHelpful

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Antii, thanks for watching the video and taking the time to comment. Interesting point about the AC compressor, I didn't know that so thanks for the tip.

@syamin72

3 жыл бұрын

This happened to me last year, wish I read this before 😭. Got the ac compressor & condenser replaced

@kesser9877

2 жыл бұрын

Mine isn't very economical even if I drive steadily without harsh acceleration. I just about get 160 miles from £50 fuel which is terrible tbh.

@toplespecah666

2 жыл бұрын

@@syamin72 what kilometer?

@syamin72

2 жыл бұрын

@@toplespecah666 138k miles

very nice video !

@MostlyHelpful

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Makridis.

I don't completely agree. Brought mine 2004 1600 fsi. three years ago. Get too many things wrong with them . I had to replace the nox, lamda sensor underneath myself. I looked into it a lot. Searched many parts places, cheapest was £350 without fitting , labour. btw!! Changed coil packs. One door lock mechanism. Need new light switch. My bonet is fine. Strutt coil and ball joints recently fitted. And mot. But it's a second hand car so to be expected. Had power and idling issues. But since major service it's ok now. Well sort off. There is a disturbing rattle , knock noise underneath. The suspension is crap !! Lol. Over uneven roads. Getting it seen to. I look on KZread a lot. Front Lights I cleaned up with some cleaning liquid, paste from Halfords. I do like my car through. It looks good. You got a good one there. I think mine needs new shocks maybe. It's done 980000. Oh and the Air con don't work. Lol

@MostlyHelpful

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a nightmare OneNess with your Golf, but thanks for watching my video. For what it's worth the Fiat Bravo I bought to replace it I much prefer to drive, but it's definitely not as well built, sadly.

@Tasos521

2 жыл бұрын

how many miles?

Thank you, just got one.. your right not much fun to drive 🙈😬 and mine has rush round the front wheel arch that I'll replace for now.. and I'll definitely puy something on the bonnet catch Thank you for confirming 😊

@MostlyHelpful

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment Lucy. Having sold the Golf I then ended up in a 2010 Mini and despite all the hype I didn't find that much fun to drive either. The Golf was, in retrospect, a much nicer car to drive (lighter controls, less rattles, smoother ride) and I do slightly regret selling it. The Mini on the other hand I regret not selling sooner!

I loved your children just hearing you talking about them 😅 great review though.

@MostlyHelpful

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Baraa, I really appreciate it.

I’m glad you didn’t drive it like Monky London!

@MostlyHelpful

3 жыл бұрын

To be fair it's hard to do a "full send" with just 113hp!

!!! There isn't hook for TOP TETHER in Golf MK5. What you attached that child seat is hook for luggage mesh (as you can read in golf user manual.). It is very dangerous to do this. Please note on video. Top tether always has its own label.

@MostlyHelpful

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your concern but you are wrong, at least when concerning Euro market cars. Take a look here and it clearly shows this is a designated Top Tether Point. www.vwhilfe.com/vwseite-176.html

You forgot the better 2.5L vw blessed North America with in the “rabbit” 😎

@MostlyHelpful

10 ай бұрын

That would be a nice engine in the Golf for sure. We had the 2.5 V5 in the previous gen car here in the UK, but sadly not in this generation.

Not compatible with E10 petrol

@MostlyHelpful

6 ай бұрын

According to this list only a small number of cars made in a specific period are affected. The car featured in the video will be fine on E10. check-vehicle-compatibility-e10-petrol.service.gov.uk/manufacturer/Volkswagen

£290 per year car tax/VED!

@MostlyHelpful

6 ай бұрын

I'm not sure what your point is. Plenty of cars from this era cost £290 a year, plenty are less and plenty are more. The costs are clear so nobody should be surprised.

@tomjardine100

3 ай бұрын

£30 a year on the Mk7 prior to April 2017 but it's a newer car so of course it's going to be cleaner than a Mk5