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| At age 19 | Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI (Mk6) 2009-2012 |
|---|---|
| Upfront price | £2,877 £1,603–£4,150 |
| Monthly running | £248/mo £142 insurance + £19 tax + £82 fuel + £5 MOT |
| Insurance | Group 17 £1,110–£2,561/yr — Sparse data for this model — a rough indication only, so we show a wider range. |
| MOT failure rate | 34% Top faults: Suspension, Brakes, Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment |
| Euro NCAP | Unrated |
| Boot | 350L |
| Gearbox | manual |
| ULEZ | Compliant |
| Road tax | £225/yr |
| Servicing | ~£193/yr |
Indicative estimates from public data, not quotes — running cost excludes servicing (shown separately, where a published band exists). Vouched does not give insurance advice.
Fuel at £1.51/L petrol or £1.65/L diesel, DESNZ Jul 2026; EVs at home charging (26.1p/kWh, Ofgem cap).
Figures checked July 2026
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