VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    You are paying for the name.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing costs high, running costs good.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable drive, but not as quiet as I thought it would be.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Acceleration is not great. My 1.4 Polo was nippier!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    In the 1st week the engine management light came on and it took ages for the fault to be identified. A couple of minor hiccups but generally ok.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not very stylish, but I bought the car for its reputation. But I'm bored with it now.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable, although my husband says it is too soft.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Generally good. Staff always friendly.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine cut out - has only happened once though!

    Other

    Engine managment light has come on several times, but everything 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?

    Yes