Safest used cars 2017

The safest used cars in Britain for 2017 have been revealed. But which has taken the number one spot? We count down the top ten...

Safest used cars 2017

The Volkswagen Golf is one of the finest used family cars money can buy, with a comfortable ride, an upmarket interior and enough space for everyone. Throw in this impressive showing in Co-op and Thatcham’s rankings, and it makes an extremely strong case for itself.

Safest used cars 2017

Another strong showing for another class-leading Volkswagen, this time the Touran, which – in addition to its roomy, versatile interior and impressive driving experience, can boast high levels of safety, as proven by an admirable sixth-place finish in this table.

We found: 2014 1.6 TDI 105 SE, 22,000 miles, £12,490

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5. BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Safest used cars 2017

It isn’t the most versatile MPV out there, but the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer makes up for that by being more interesting to drive than most MPVs. It’s also comfortable and feels high-quality inside, and as its ranking in this table shows, it’s also a safe choice, too.

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