There was a large enough difference between the 2006 and 2012 Volkswagen Golf Wagons that a new hitch had to be made so for your 2012 Volkswagen Golf Wagen you'd need to install the Draw Tite hitch # C11474 that you referenced. view full answer...
For your 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI Sportwagen you will want the Curt Class 1 Hitch # C11474 which is a confirmed fit and will work well. I prefer Draw Tite over Curt as Draw Tite does not require a stabilizer strap when carrying a bike rack like Curt does.
The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly... view full answer...
I do have an option for you but the only trailer hitch we offer for a 2013 Volkswagen Golf SportWagon is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11474 which has a class I rating with 1-1/4" receiver opening. It features a bolt-on install without any drilling required. If you have a 2" accessory then you'll have to use an adapter like the Trailer Hitch Adapter part # e93YR or part # e43YR but keep in mind these adapters reduce hitch capacity by 50%. That said, it's your only option as there... view full answer...
The Thule Aeroblade Edge Roof Rack part # TH7501-TH7502 is a confirmed fit for your 2011 Volkswagen GolfWagen and would not require any trimming to fit.
I could not recommend cutting the bars even if the bars were too long since that would void the warranty. view full answer...