In February 2009 crash testing authority EuroNCAP revised its rating system, making its guidelines stricter and more difficult to achieve a 5 star rating. In November 2008 it was announced the new Mk6 Golf achieved the top rating and, today, news comes through that the Golf has maintained its 5 star rating under the new testing regime.
Furthermore, the new Golf has achieved the highest score to date under the new procedures (click here to read Euro NCAP’s comments). The new test evaluation now takes into account electronic systems such as Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and has also introduced a rear crash test, designed to measure load on the spine.
The Volkswagen Golf also has also been awarded a 5 star rating by the local body ANCAP. Although in this instance, ANCAP has taken its data from the 2008 tests performed by Euro NCAP.
New video footage of the Golf’s 2009 test has yet to be added to the official Euro NCAP YouTube channel, however the previous test for the Mk6 Golf undertaken in 2008 can be seen here. Volkswagen’s press release follows below. For more information on Euro NCAP’s new testing procedures, check out their official website.