VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Cheap to date, but still under warranty.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not a proper GTi, but still quite swift.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Acceptable.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Poor for a VW - exhaust emission light fault, rattles inside cabin and build quality poor.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not as a good as a BMW and build quality getting worse.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Acceptable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm and Cat1 immobiliser.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Disappointing for a VW.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Electrics, exhaust emission light, central locking and various rattles.

    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