For decades the Volkswagen Golf has been the hatchback of choice for those seeking dependable, reliable, well-made, comfortable transportation. When the Golf mk6 arrived on British shores in 2009 it continued the good works of its forebears. Although effectively a hearty facelift of the Golf mk5, the new Golf was even quieter and more refined, and the quality (if not the design) of its interior fittings was significantly improved.