The Volkswagen Golf is one of the most popular car models of all time, celebrated for its durable build and for the extensive range of engines and body types on offer.
Having been available in hatchback, estate, convertible, cabriolet and saloon variants throughout its history, there’s a Volkswagen Golf out there for every kind of driver.
3 things to know about Volkswagen Golf
- The Golf was introduced by Volkswagen in 1974, and was intended as a replacement for their iconic Beetle model.
- Since then, it has gone on to sell more than 35 million vehicles*, placing it among the top three best-selling cars of all time.
- The Golf has now reached its eight generation, which was launched in 2019.
Did you know?
The Volkswagen Golf won the World Car of the Year award in 2009**, and along with the Renault Clio, is one of only two models to win European Car of the Year twice – in 1992 and 2013.^
Looking for comprehensive insurance?
Ageas, we’re delighted to provide our comprehensive insurance to many drivers across the UK, including plenty of Volkswagen drivers.
We’re on hand to help when you need us, allowing you to make a claim 24/7 with our UK-based claims service. You can also pick from our optional extras before and during your policy, so your cover can stretch as far as you need it to. Those are just some of the reasons we’re the reliable choice for your car cover.
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See how Ageas can help with your Volkswagen Golf car insurance when you start your car insurance quote today.
Tax and insurance groups for your Volkswagen Golf
Insurers look at lots of information before figuring out a fair price for your cover. This will often include things like your age and occupation, while some providers may want to factor in the insurance group of the car you drive. These are bandings from1-50 that indicate the costs and risks associated with each model of car, with higher-numbered cars being more expensive to repair – and potentially insure.
Another banding system to bear in mind is that used to calculate Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) of a car. This is a tax paid annually on any car registered on UK roads, and is charged according to the vehicle’s CO2 emissions.
Tax bands and insurance groups for some Volkswagen Golf variants are:
| Model | Insurance Group | Tax Band |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI Bluemotion Tech S 3d | 7 | G |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI S 5d | 10 | A |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Bluemotion Tech S 3d | 14 | D |
| Volkswagen Golf R-Line 1.5 TSI Evo 5d | 16 | G |
| Volkswagen Golf Match 2.0 TDI 150PS 5d | 18 | G |
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI R-Line Edition 3d | 20 | C |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 TSI BMT 230PS | 32 | H |
| Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 TSI BMT 310PS 4Motion | 39 | J |
At Ageas, we provide car insurance cover for as many cars and drivers as we can. But we can’t guarantee we’ll have a policy that works for every customer and car, and that could include some versions of the Volkswagen Golf.
We will determine if we can provide you with a quote based on a number of factors that include your car and your personal circumstances.
* https://www.grandtournation.com/cars/a-vw-golf-has-been-sold-every-41-seconds-since-1974/
** https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2009-world-car-of-the-year-vw-golf-16479
^ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/gallery/every-european-car-of-the-year-coty-winner/volkswagen-golf-mk3/