VW Golf GTi Hatchback 1981-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bargain to buy - mine cost £900.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not thirsty and cheap to keep.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For less than a grand, it's solid.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    You have to rag it.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Flew through MOT after a year of abuse.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's not a Beamer, but would you drive a Nissan Sunny?

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Spartan but quality.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Luckily untested.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Untested.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes