VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

Want to know everything there is to know about this car?

  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive to buy, but decent residuals.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Main dealers are a bunch of piss-takers, costs per hour are about the same for a criminal barrister.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good handling, but noisy and clonky.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nice sales service from motorworld, but servicing expensive and done by half-wits.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Every other VW TDI owner that I have met has had to have the air-mass meter changed at between 40-60,000 miles. It is also at this point that the rear washer/wiper unit starts to leak and rodgers the central locking electrics.

    Other

    The brake light switch failed and set off the engine amanagement system warning light Waranty issues??

    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