This is the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE: the car that doesn’t make a fuss—because it doesn’t need to. The 1.4-litre turbo petrol is smooth and surprisingly eager, whisking you to 62 mph in the mid-9s and on to around 125–128 mph. It’s quiet at a cruise, has proper mid-range shove for overtakes, and rides with that calm, buttoned-down confidence only a Golf seems to manage. Nothing shouty. Just relentlessly competent. Economy is classic BlueMotion territory: expect high-40s to low-50s mpg on mixed runs if you’re sensible. And because it’s a Euro 5 petrol, it strolls into ULEZ without so much as a grumble. Insurance sits in the sensible middle (typically group 13–16), and routine servicing is straightforward—this is easy motoring done properly. SE spec hits the sweet spot: alloys, air-con or climate, cruise control, multifunction wheel, split-fold rear seats, and that solid, rattle-free cabin that feels like a small bank vault. Five doors mean grown-ups fit in the back without origami, and the square boot swallows buggies, luggage and the weekly shop without drama. It’s the everyday answer to the everyday question: “What car should I actually buy?” Spec snapshot: Engine: 1.4 TSI turbo petrol, ~120–122 PS, FWD Gearbox: 6-speed manual Performance: 0–62 mph ~9.5–9.7 s; top speed ~125–128 mph Economy: ~45–50 mpg combined (real world high-40s achievable) ULEZ: Yes (Euro 5 petrol compliant) Insurance: typically group 13–16 Practicality: five doors, adult-friendly rear seats, generous hatch boot In short: quick enough, frugal enough, ULEZ-friendly, and built like it means it. The Golf that quietly wins.