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Expert Ratings

Our unique Expert Rating index aggregates reviews from 25 of the top UK motoring websites to give you the definitive verdict on every new Volkswagen model

Previous models

The following models are no longer on sale, but the Expert Rating reports are still valuable tools for car buyers.

Latest Volkswagen news

New and updated Volkswagen models, as well as industry news about Volkswagen Group
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Latest Volkswagen reviews

We test the latest Volkswagen models, with a variety of short test drives and comprehensive road tests

Volkswagen ID.3 test drive

The Volkswagen ID.3 is an incredibly well-rounded EV, with a decent range, excellent on-road manners and a well-made, high-end interior.

Volkswagen Touareg test drive

The Volkswagen Touareg might represent somewhat of an old guard of SUVs, but it’s still a wonderfully well-rounded choice in the segment.

Volkswagen Up! test drive

Though the Volkswagen Up! is getting old, it’s still a good car. It's comfortable around town and won’t fall over during longer journeys.

2020 Volkswagen Golf test drive

The outgoing Volkswagen Golf was still a near-class-leading model after seven years on sale, but the new 2020 model is a big leap forward again.

Volkswagen Passat test drive

Car reviews
With a well-appointed cabin, powerful and economical engines and a premium appearance, the Volkswagen Passat provides an enticing alternative to an SUV.

Volkswagen T-Cross test drive

Car reviews
The little Volkswagen T-Cross looks like being another successful SUV for VW. It blends style and practicality into a package that’s perfect for the city.

Twin test: Volkswagen Up! vs. Kia Picanto

Car reviews
We’re testing out two key city car competitors, the Volkswagen Up! and the Kia Picanto, to see which one is the best urban runabout.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace review

Car reviews
Adding two more seats brings extra practicality to the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace without losing the qualities that made the original Tiguan such a success.

Volkswagen Polo review

Car reviews
The Volkswagen Polo design team were clearly given a simple brief when creating the sixth-generation model – don’t muck it up. They have both succeeded and gone beyond that brief.

Volkswagen T-Roc review

Car reviews
Does the Volkswagen T-Roc, the most style-pitched SUV yet from VW, offer enough to stand out in an overcrowded market?

Volkswagen Tiguan review

Car reviews
Volkswagen's all-new Mk2 Tiguan SUV offers a sleeker design, more space and more tech in a bid to retain its big-selling status in the brand's line-up.

Volkswagen Golf GTE review

Car reviews
The Volkswagen Golf GTE is more sensible in the real world than the fully-electric e-Golf, and for company car drivers the tax savings will appeal.

Volkswagen Passat review

Car reviews
The new Volkswagen Passat is a major contender with some innovative technology, but is notably more expensive than the likes of a Ford Mondeo.

Volkswagen Polo review

Car reviews
The Volkswagen Polo compares favourably with rivals and build quality adds to residual values. A strong contender in the supermini sector.

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What’s an electric car like to drive?

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The best hot hatches for under £10k

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Car buying advice

The five safest used cars for new parents

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Car buying advice

Volvo V40 wins safest used car award (again)

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Car ownership advice

Brits don’t get personal with their cars

Less than a third of UK drivers have enough personal association with their cars to give them a pet name, according to a survey by driving organisation IAM RoadSmart.
Car buying advice

Best value cars to stop depreciation

If you want to avoid your new car dropping dramatically in value then go for a small hatchback, say the valuation experts at CAP HPI.
Car safety

Ten safest used family cars 2017

For the second year, Co-op Insurance, in conjunction with Thatcham Research and road safety charity Brake, have recognised the safest used family cars.
Car safety

The safest used first cars for 2017

The safest used first cars have been announced this morning, as part of a targeted campaign that aims to reduce the accident rate for new drivers.
Car safety

The ten safest new cars of 2017 revealed

The UK's independent car safety experts have put together their list of the ten safest new cars of 2017. We look at all of the top ten choices.
Car safety

Used car safety in the spotlight

When it comes to buying a used car, safety ranks well down the list for most buyers. However, a new campaign to change that attitude has been launched in the UK.
Car buying advice

What is the future of diesel cars in the UK?

The Volkswagen Affair has cast a spotlight on diesel cars and their pollution, and led to calls for diesels to be banned. But what's it really all about?
Car ownership advice

Fuel economy: real-world vs. official figures

One of the biggest complaints drivers have about their cars is poor fuel economy, or more specifically that the car uses a lot more petrol or diesel than the manufacturer advertises. We explore why drivers can't match laboratory fuel consumption figures.
Car warranty

Who makes the most reliable engines?

Figures released by a consumer warranty company show that some famous-name car brands make some of the least reliable engines on the market.
Car culture

Worst cars of the year? 2012’s least-inspiring efforts

it might be unfair to describe these as the worst cars of the year for 2012, but they are all still underwhelming in one way or another.

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