You wont be disappointed with the Golf never had a issue, they only run well on Super Unleaded. Handle well,never feel out of place bit of a allrounder really.
If your gonna go for DSG, just beware of the Mechatronics! Coilpacks where a recall so check it been done.
Owned 4 year on a Stage 1 remap from Alan Day and dont see it going anywhere too soon.