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Used 2006 Volkswagen Golf for sale
Volkswagen Golf ==NEW NCT//APPLE CAR PLAY//HEATED SEATS==
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€2,995
€2,850
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- Many journeys are local or relatively short: petrol can fit that use without choosing diesel just for occasional long trips.
- You want practical access for everyday shopping and bags: the hatchback opening may suit your routine. Check actual boot space.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 20 years old and 303,000 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
The 2006 model is a Mk5 Golf — well known in Ireland and straightforward to live with. Petrol engines avoid diesel-specific issues (DPF, AdBlue) but expect older examples to need clutch work and routine attention to ignition coils/plugs and valve-cover oil leaks. Parts are common and widely available, and manual-box models are usually cheaper to maintain than the DSG autos.
- Clutch condition and engagement: test for slipping and check pedal feel (clutches commonly need replacement on older manuals).
- Timing belt/cambelt replacement date or mileage (many petrol Golf engines require cambelt changes around 90–120k km).
- Signs of oil seepage around the cam-cover and crank seals, and check ignition coils/plugs for misfire symptoms.
- Corrosion check: inspect sills, wheel-arch seams, underside and boot-lip for corrosion or previous repair work.
- Suspension and bushings: listen for knocking from front top mounts, drop links and rear torsion-beam bushes on rough roads.
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
Another quality used car from Topline Motors. New NCT. Lovely little driver. Eircode D11 Y56F.