VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive, but holds its value reasonably

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Loads of electrical faults inc climate control, fuse box, EW failed. Not what I expected

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great in the dry, but unpredictable in the wet. Focus is much better

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not a hot hatch, but no slouch either

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I am getting rid as soon as I can.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only let down by the fact that there are so many of them out there.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Recaros superb

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No worries

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Expensive

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Water pump failed.

    Other

    Air con condenser (£700!), climate control, fuse box burnt out, rear elect window failed. Awful!

    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