VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive repairs.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Nothing but trouble. Cam belt tensioner snapped at 23,000, brake disc at 20,000, door dropped, piston slap £1500 to repair... other repairs to long to list.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never been stolen (unfortunately).

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Got the feeling that they expected all these problems.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cam belt tensioner, piston slap.

    Other

    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