VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Fuel efficiency is acceptable.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Smooth on A roads... harsh on motorway speeds.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Sluggish and noisy after a cold start.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Had problems with central locking, rear wash tubing, exhaust, cambelt tensioner, wiring.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Doesn't mean anything.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Better than average.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not stolen yet.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Car returned after servicing with most of the original problems listed back to me as "to be done"! That too after spending more than £400 in service bills.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Needed cambelt and tensioner change- £400!

    Other

    Had problems with central locking, front disks and brake pads, exhaust, rear wash tubing, battery and wiring needed replacing.

    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