Faults:

Nothing; it's been flawless so far.

General Comments:

I've always had great luck with VW, despite what some say. Initially I thought all the bells and whistles seemed frivolous. Now they're indispensable - the blind spot monitor and backup camera in particular.

Very comfortable, understated and classy interior - like a baby Audi for tightwads. The "leatherette" upholstery is super sturdy and easy to clean, as is the entire cabin. A/C is decent but not glacial(I live in Florida). There's (miraculously) a CD player. It's slightly awkward being in the glove box. At least it has one though, for old luddites like me.

Handles like it's on rails, compliant ride, yet you feel the road without being beaten up. I can steer it with a pinky finger for laughs.

Quiet and solid as a luxury make. Engine is very perky for 28 MPG city with virtually no turbo lag.

Great stereo and infotainment - straightforward with no glitches so far.

Gunmetal exterior is understated, cohesive, and untrendy. I love that it won't look tacky, garish, or laughable a decade from now like some cars. These cars continue to have no nonsense, purposeful styling.

I'm fairly certain this will be my favorite car I've ever owned. That includes even my beloved, handed down (thanks mom) Peugeot 505 I had as a teenager.

Faults:

Nothing yet.

General Comments:

The car looks like a car; no more, no less. The overall package is barely what would be considered "standard" in 2018, with no thought going into the interior design; apparently they charge you extra for that.

The ride is very comfortable, but cornering is not its strong suit. The engine seems adequate to get you around, but it doesn't give you any joy in driving. The soundproofing is top notch, so you cannot tell it is a diesel at all from outside. The rear seats are comfy and fit adults nicely. Small boot.

Interior is drab, dull, spartan. If VW would invest just a little bit in designers to redo the interior, maybe you can have a car that appeals to fun loving young people. This way it is just a thing to get you from A to B; it is not something you drive, or even get into for fun.

Overall an adequate car; no more, no less. For the same amount of money you can buy something that may elicit a positive emotion when you sit in it, or a much larger car, with the same reliability.

How long will VW sell us the same regurgitated design?