VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Had it 5 months, has cost me £900 in garage bills so far.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Veers left, erratic idling, spongy suspension.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Starts, most of the time.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    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

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Definitely a looker, but beneath the nice exterior lies a piece of junk.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice interior.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's such a lemon, who would want to steal it?

  • 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