VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealer parts expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Solid. Not exciting.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Sluggish acceleration. Poor on corners.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Numerous electronic faults - back to dealer many times.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    High class car. A cut above the rest.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb cabin. Lack of air con only drawback.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fine when it all works properly.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite good. Not always very prompt.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Many, many electronic faults.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes