Even test drivers need to refuel, but this one was unlucky enough to be snapped buying a cheeky Big Mac on the job.

The next-generation Volkswagen Golf has been snapped completing a cheeky Macca's run, with photos of the all-important hatch surfacing on social media over the weekend.

Much like another German icon, the Porsche 911, the Golf doesn't make huge stylistic leaps between generations. It should come as no surprise to see, then, the Mk8 posted by johannes.vag appears an evolution of the current Mk7.5 generation.

The headlights have been stylised, with a slightly slimmer design that appears to be inspired by the LED daytime running light signature used across the Volkswagen range.

Headlights aside, the grille and lower air intakes look similar to those currently featured on the regular Golf. The window line looks largely unchanged, but there are more prominent character lines running along the side of the car, suggesting the visual changes might be easier to spot in person.