Volkswagen Golf Plus
2005 – 2014 · RDW type 1KP
In short
At 11–12 years (mostly built 2013–2015) 8.0% of 1,698 inspected Volkswagen Golf Pluss had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 7.2% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs about as often on this model than on average (rank 213 of 328 in the ranking). Most often it concerns brakes, control arms / ball joints and springs and shock absorbers.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Volkswagen Golf Plus — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/volkswagen/golf-plus/
A-problems
8.0%
n = 1,698 · 95% CI 6.8 – 9.3%
National, same age
7.2%
n = 782,549 · 95% CI 7.1 – 7.2%
Defects at the APK by age
- Volkswagen Golf Plus
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | — | insufficient | 1.3% | ||
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | — | insufficient | 1.9% | ||
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | — | insufficient | 3.1% | ||
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | 1 | insufficient | 4.7% | ||
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | 1,698 | 8.0% | 6.8 – 9.3% | 31.3% | 7.2% |
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | 8,861 | 11.3% | 10.7 – 12.0% | 40.3% | 10.6% |
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | 11,350 | 14.7% | 14.1 – 15.4% | 49.0% | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.7% · n = 1,698 · 2.9 – 4.7% | 1.3× | |
| Control arms / ball joints | 1.8% · n = 1,698 · 1.3 – 2.6% | 1.4× | |
| Springs and shock absorbers | 1.1% · n = 1,698 · 0.7 – 1.7% | 0.8× | |
| Structural rust | 0.9% · n = 1,698 · 0.5 – 1.5% | 5.8× | |
| Seat belts, seats and airbags | 0.5% · n = 1,698 · 0.2 – 0.9% | 1.1× |
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2005 – 2014
- RDW type code(s)
- 1KP
- Trade name(s)
- GOLF, GOLF PLUS
- Registered (type group)
- 11,060
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
See other Golf Plus generations Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 11–12 years. Golf Plus: 8.0% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Volkswagen Golf Plus reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 11–12 years 8.0% of inspected Volkswagen Golf Pluss had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 7.2% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
How does the Volkswagen Golf Plus compare with other cars?
Over all ages together an A-problem occurs about as often on the Volkswagen Golf Plus than on cars of the same age. That puts it at rank 213 of 328 models in the CarXray ranking.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 11–12 years were then mostly built in 2013–2015. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
The most common A-problems at the APK are brakes, control arms / ball joints, springs and shock absorbers. See the weak spots above and take them into your checklist.
Take these insights to the viewing
Use our checklist and focus on the key points for this Volkswagen Golf Plus.