What is the best year for the Volkswagen Golf?

I am planning on buying a used Volkswagen Golf but I am not sure which year is the best. Some people recommend the newer models, while others say the older ones have better reliability. What's your opinion?

In my opinion, the best year for a Volkswagen Golf would be 2013. It has a good balance between modern features and reliability.

I have personally had a great experience with a 2010 Volkswagen Golf. It's a bit older but it has been very reliable for me.

I would recommend avoiding the 2016 Volkswagen Golf. It had some major engine issues that were not properly addressed by the company.