VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Major reliability issues.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive parts and service.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    As expected, it feels quite safe.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quite good, although needs to be pushed hard when overtaking, good brakes.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Major issues, glove box rattles all the time, centre console also rattles, noises from front door-locks (replaced but noise still present), front interior door panels rattle, both front and back windscreen wiper's motors have been replaced, etc.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Thought Golf was a reliable car and of a better than average quality.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite good, armrest is very useful, not much noise from the outside.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very expensive, delays.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No major problems up to now (65,000km).

    Other

    General quality and assembly is ridiculous.

    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