One reason why I don't drive an #Audi #S3 or #RS3 - at least a #GolfGTI is nowadays viewed as "middle aged mans car" and overlooked by the kind of people you *don't* want "admiring" it (as its overshadowed by the #GolfR, which I noped out on as too thirsty and more costly to maintain).

My registration mark also makes my car look older than it actually is..

I also do not leave my keys in easy to find locations, any #burglar would struggle to negotiate my chaotic house in darkness (I live alone, so having a few "trip hazards" around isn't a problem to me)

#crime #cars #security

https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2026-04-28/gang-who-tried-to-throw-away-car-keys-before-arrest-jailed-for-vehicle-thefts

Had #MOT (compulsory #vehicle inspection) for #GolfGTI this week (first one since I got it last year)

Took slightly longer than my previous #cars - there are twin exhausts and both must be tested!

Passed with 0 advisories and very good emissions test - only 18ppm of #hydrocarbons which is very good as it means #petrol is being used as much as possible to power the engine rather than going out of exhaust unburned - just as well with price of the stuff at the moment (as well as #environment impact!)

I fitted new #sparkplugs last November, replaced the air filter and did oil service which looks like it has paid off - am going for 6 month oil changes as widely recommended for #EA888 engine ( helps keep timing chain in good condition longer)

Bentley 12-cylinder in a Golf GTI! Peak crazy or peak German engineering? VW Golf GTI W12-650 tour

https://tube.blueben.net/w/1WtyGxvrbjCUjUgXW3tYA7

🏁The craziest Golf of all time? This is the 2007 VW Golf GTI W12

https://tube.blueben.net/w/wzdrn1u23q4suHQ5fwejms