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Car
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Based on the dummy readings from the dynamic tests, the Golf scored maximum points for its protection of both infants. The car lost points for its non-permanent, pictogram-only label warning of the dangers of placing a rearward facing child restraint in the front passenger seat without first disabling the airbag. The passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward facing child seat to be used but information provided to the driver about the status of the airbag is not sufficiently clear. The rear outboard seats have ISOFIX and top-tether anchorages and these are clearly marked.
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Head Impact 12.0 Pts
Pelvis Impact 3.9 Pts
Leg Impact 6.0 Pts
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FailElectronic Stability Control is standard equipment on all of the model range. The Golf has a driver and passenger seatbelt reminder system.
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Specifications
Tested Model VW Golf 1.4 'Trendline', LHD
Body Type - 5 door hatchback
Year Of Publication 2009
Kerb Weight 1190kg
VIN From Which Rating Applies - all Golfs of the specification tested
Class Small Family Car
Safety Equipment
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The passenger compartment remained stable during the impact and the screen pillar was displaced rearward by less than 10mm. Protection of the passenger dummy was rated as good for all body regions. The driver's knees and femurs were well protected by the knee airbag. Volkswagen were able to demonstrate that the airbag would provide a similar level of protection to occupants of different sizes or those sat in different positions. In the car side impact, the car lost a fraction of a point for chest protection. Since Euro NCAP's tests, a clip securing the side airbag has been upgraded by Volkswagen and is fitted to all customers' cars. Good protection was provided against whiplash injuries in a rear impact.