VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Little expensive, but I guess you are playing for the badge.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing costs too high - £268 for major Service.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable and smooth to drive. Also very quiet.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Poor performance for size of engine. Needs better acceleration.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems yet (touch wood). Still under warranty.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's a Golf, so not your typical bog standard small family car i.e. Astra, Focus.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable. Excellent cabin. Very well laid out. Armrest is fab.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Remote alarm and central locking. VW locks an issue, though!!

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not impressed at all... Infact one feels worried before entering the service department - not a very professional outfit. It's just the VW name that keeps them going.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Engine management light came on after about 12 months, fixed under warranty.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No