Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9 GT TDI (110ps) 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Holds its value. Expensive when things go wrong.
Costs
Went through all the common faults, costly.
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On the road
Driving
Good driving position. Keep tyres in good condition - soon as they wear out car feels awful.
Performance
Good MPG. Depends on how you drive. If you go for the 6 spd in the range, very, very good.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down... on a journey. Well it's a VW...!
Image
Good looking car, always gets the looks.
Comfort
Good. Distance driving no problems. Rear passenger room minimal (kids keep kicking back of seats).
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Security and Service
Security
Ok... heard very easy to steal, but had no problems with mine.
Service
Always went to ex-VW mechanic.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Timing/belt tensioner, had the belt done but not the tensioner, caused loads of problems.
Other
Central locking packed up, costly to replace, on top of that had to get key re-coded, climate control relay packed in when key was coded.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes