Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.9 SE TDI (130ps) 5d Auto (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not much kit considering it cost more than £18,000.
Costs
Disappointing fuel consumption, usually between 38 and 41 mpg. Eats headlight bulbs.
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On the road
Driving
Uninspiring handling better when loaded. Auto with ABS and traction control great in the snow, though!
Performance
Very quick once it gets going, but irritating (and dangerous) hesitation in the auto box while it works out what gear to select! VW say it's supposed to be like that... Transmission ruins a good engine best to buy a manual version.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never actually broken down (in 80,000 miles).
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Comfort
Uncomfortable front seats I can last about 90 minutes tops in them. Rear leg room is pathetic, even for teenagers. There's more space in our Peugeot 205!
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Security and Service
Security
Has deadlocks etc but passenger lock and tailgate lock broke, so not very secure. Passenger door lock has resisted garage attempts to fix it. I gather this is fairly common.
Service
Disinterested main dealers.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Frequent blown bulbs, broken door locks, climate control failed, engine undertray fell off.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No