1.9 tdi is the last of the tank VAG engines. Wash it every week to prevent the rust, change the oil every 9k and belts every 70k and they’ll go forever. Currently on 160k in my ‘08 Bluemotion - pretty sure it could do the same again if needed 👍
@@mattsbeamer anything post Euro 5 is destined for a 150k disposal. “They just don’t make them like they used to” although some of the VAG CRs are doing decent miles with regular oil changes. Honestly, oil changes are the key! 👍
Not as good as the pre 2003 1.9 Tdi’s but good engines when the maintenance is done right. Belts at 30k, oil at 4k. Use vw 505 01 spec 5w40 oil and they’ll be just as good as the older 1.9’s
I'm thinking about picking up a super clean MOT 2007 Golf 1.9 TDI this weekend, it's on 69k miles. It would be a dream if it could reach your mileage, I'm getting the belts replaced upon purchasing.
I bought one of these around a month ago and your review was one of the deciding factors on whether to get it or not. Mine is the S model so not quite as nice an interior but still a car I'm very happy with and- I think and hope- great value for money. Thanks for your advice!
I learnt in a mk7 tdi, and passed in November 2019. Personally a fan of the golf. I grew up around toyota in my family, whilst they're good cars I'm not a fan . However being nearly 18 and broke, I plan on saving up to buy and insure a mk5 golf 1.4 petrol, then as I grow up I want to go through each generation of golf
@@mattsbeamer I hope I do get my mk5 maybe in November. Need a job but the whole corona situation needs to die down first. Can't really speak about mk2, came out before I was even born! But as a child I've grown up seeing dealers (not car dealers if you know what I mean 😉) with r32 and gti golfs. Always wanted one since a child.
Nadim I was minus 1 when the golf mk2 came out lol. The only good I don’t really like is the mk3. I have only driven a mk6 quickly but the brakes stopped working down a steep hill. I turned the car off and one and it was good again. A bit of brown nearly appeared lol. Let me know when you get your golf. Oh I made a few mk7 videos on my channel. Take care
Nadim MK5 is a great car I learned to drive in one 1.9 tdi 105 Se spec I ended up buying a 2006 1.9 tdi 105 sport 6 speed with bucket seats quite rare . Insurance is very reasonable on the tdi would be a good choice for yourself because while only having 105bhp 250nm is more than enough especially if you remap it to 150bhp 340nm
@@mattsbeamer, looks clean enough to me. I think that I prefer these shorter videos than the longer walkaround tours, to be honest, although those are also very good.
@@mattsbeamer, up to you, sir! Just saying that out of necessity, you have produced a format of video which I personally prefer, maybe you should take a vote amongst your viewers saying which one is better...
mattsbeamer Very cool intro, I loved the video. Nice car, nice sound of engine, by the way I hate the new type of handbrake in its newer models too lol Looking forward to seeing that bmw you’ve mentioned in the beginning.
Alla BlackCat thank you so much for your message. Thanks for the kind words. I agree, you can’t really beat the feeling of a proper handbrake. I can’t wait to film it :D cheers 🥂
Hello Annie, sorry I am slow at replying. Match is a name the trim level. There are many trim levels on the golf Mk5, in 2007 they had the S, Match, Sport, GT, GTi , R32................. The Match is a step up from the basic S. If you search 'vw golf Mk5 match 2007 brochure' it will comeup with a pdf brocure from VWs official site :) Good luck
Basicially the Match is usually near run out of the model. They are a S trim level with more extras usually found in SE eg alloys, climate control etc. But still has the S main interior seats etc.
1.9 tdi is the last of the tank VAG engines. Wash it every week to prevent the rust, change the oil every 9k and belts every 70k and they’ll go forever. Currently on 160k in my ‘08 Bluemotion - pretty sure it could do the same again if needed 👍
Hey, I agree. Great engines! The owner ran it on a budget, and it still ran for miles. I hope his 2017 320d lasts for a long time. I miss old tech
@@mattsbeamer anything post Euro 5 is destined for a 150k disposal. “They just don’t make them like they used to” although some of the VAG CRs are doing decent miles with regular oil changes. Honestly, oil changes are the key! 👍
Not as good as the pre 2003 1.9 Tdi’s but good engines when the maintenance is done right. Belts at 30k, oil at 4k. Use vw 505 01 spec 5w40 oil and they’ll be just as good as the older 1.9’s
What about gearbox clutch flywheel
I'm thinking about picking up a super clean MOT 2007 Golf 1.9 TDI this weekend, it's on 69k miles.
It would be a dream if it could reach your mileage, I'm getting the belts replaced upon purchasing.
Another nicely done video Matt.
"5 litre tank"? No wonder your mate's getting rid of it.😀
Pandatron 77 haha oppps. I was tired when typing up the words to read lol. I ment 55 litres lol.
Thanks thou mate :D
The Match also has an old iPod dock in the armrest, very 2007! Great video, will probably get this model!
Thank you for letting me know. I didn't get much time with the car :) I hope you enjoy yours when you buy it. I love Golfs :)
I bought one of these around a month ago and your review was one of the deciding factors on whether to get it or not. Mine is the S model so not quite as nice an interior but still a car I'm very happy with and- I think and hope- great value for money.
Thanks for your advice!
Thank you for the kind comment. I hope it behaves well for you. My friends one did him proud. Cheers :)
How much mate age year?
I learnt in a mk7 tdi, and passed in November 2019. Personally a fan of the golf. I grew up around toyota in my family, whilst they're good cars I'm not a fan . However being nearly 18 and broke, I plan on saving up to buy and insure a mk5 golf 1.4 petrol, then as I grow up I want to go through each generation of golf
I really do like the golfs too. I have always had a soft spot for the mk2. I hope you get your mk5 soon. :D
@@mattsbeamer I hope I do get my mk5 maybe in November. Need a job but the whole corona situation needs to die down first. Can't really speak about mk2, came out before I was even born! But as a child I've grown up seeing dealers (not car dealers if you know what I mean 😉) with r32 and gti golfs. Always wanted one since a child.
Nadim I was minus 1 when the golf mk2 came out lol.
The only good I don’t really like is the mk3.
I have only driven a mk6 quickly but the brakes stopped working down a steep hill. I turned the car off and one and it was good again. A bit of brown nearly appeared lol.
Let me know when you get your golf. Oh I made a few mk7 videos on my channel. Take care
@@mattsbeamer must've been scary 😂. I'll let you know when I get my mk5, I'll probably even make a video on it too.
Nadim MK5 is a great car I learned to drive in one 1.9 tdi 105 Se spec I ended up buying a 2006 1.9 tdi 105 sport 6 speed with bucket seats quite rare . Insurance is very reasonable on the tdi would be a good choice for yourself because while only having 105bhp 250nm is more than enough especially if you remap it to 150bhp 340nm
Very good quality interior, these are very reasonable on the secondhand market now as well!
Thanks Joseph. It’s a good car for the age. It’s usually spotless. But he has been busy working hard :)
@@mattsbeamer, looks clean enough to me. I think that I prefer these shorter videos than the longer walkaround tours, to be honest, although those are also very good.
Lloyd Vehicle Consulting thanks for your feed back Joseph. Maybe I should two different versions :) cheers
@@mattsbeamer, up to you, sir! Just saying that out of necessity, you have produced a format of video which I personally prefer, maybe you should take a vote amongst your viewers saying which one is better...
Cool intro, and a Golf and a BMW, the 5 is the Golf that VW made as close to the Mk1 as they could, Seat material etc
I am really looking to film the bmw. :D
The golf is lovely. I had no idea that this was to be the nearest one to a mk1 :D.
Sorry I am a zombie lately and made a silly mistake. The fuel tank isn’t a 5 litre tank. I believe it’s 55litre. Sorry!!!! :D
mattsbeamer Very cool intro, I loved the video. Nice car, nice sound of engine, by the way I hate the new type of handbrake in its newer models too lol Looking forward to seeing that bmw you’ve mentioned in the beginning.
Alla BlackCat thank you so much for your message. Thanks for the kind words. I agree, you can’t really beat the feeling of a proper handbrake.
I can’t wait to film it :D cheers 🥂
Excellent vidio 👍 I like this car :) also look forward to seeing your friends new BMW .
linda pet thank you :D I really look forward to
That car too
Great review thanks
Thank you Natta :)
Is a 1.9 volkswagen golf like this one expensive insurance for a 17 year old?
Hello :) I’m not sure :) this car belonged to a friend of mine. :)
i see it says tsi in the title but on the back of the car it says TDI 1.9 Diesel :p?
Glenn Herman haha thank you man. How is your motor going
Why are some vw cars called match?
Hello Annie, sorry I am slow at replying. Match is a name the trim level. There are many trim levels on the golf Mk5, in 2007 they had the S, Match, Sport, GT, GTi , R32.................
The Match is a step up from the basic S.
If you search 'vw golf Mk5 match 2007 brochure' it will comeup with a pdf brocure from VWs official site :)
Good luck
I’ve always wondered this. I heard it was a slow engine?🤷♂️
Basicially the Match is usually near run out of the model. They are a S trim level with more extras usually found in SE eg alloys, climate control etc. But still has the S main interior seats etc.