► Month four with the Golf R
► It’s back from the nick
► A much more relaxed month
Regular readers will know the Golf R was stolen last month following a house break-in. Twitter found the car, but the keys were never recovered, so we had to get locks, keys and ignition barrel changed; no easy process. Damage? A deep scratch on the boot – possibly caused when it was hoisted onto the recovery truck? – and a kerbed alloy, both of which have now been fixed. Still no arrests, but I’m very glad to have the Golf back; I’d nick it if I had no scruples too.
Logbook Volkswagen Golf R
Price: £31,475
As tested: £35,640
Miles this month: 1003
Total miles: 3763
Our mpg: 30.0
Official mpg: 39.8
Fuel this month: £177.16
Extra costs: £0