VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Holds price.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit too soft.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok. Should have been 180bhp.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    VW marketing bakes you believe they are better than they really are.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok. Far too many on the road.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A bit cramped in the back. Recardos are very supportive.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Still have it.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very poor. 9 weeks for a replacement key and still waiting, VW dealers do not seem interested in customer care.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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