Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.6 SE 5d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Poor
Costs
Had it 5 months, has cost me £900 in garage bills so far.
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On the road
Driving
Veers left, erratic idling, spongy suspension.
Performance
Starts, most of the time.
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Living with it
Reliability
Windows collapse into doorframe, screenwash pipes come loose, fitted with cheap starter motor (which failed at 60K). hoping to get rid of it very soon.
Image
Definitely a looker, but beneath the nice exterior lies a piece of junk.
Comfort
Nice interior.
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Security and Service
Security
It's such a lemon, who would want to steal it?
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Starter motor failed.
Other
Drivers window collapsed into door, rear wash pipe came loose, central locking packed in on rear passenger door.
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