VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not the build quality it should be

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Worth the money as value will be strong

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfortable car but no hot hatch

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very torquey engine, pretty quick too

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No real problems up to now, although locks can fail

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good looking car. A bit more up market

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good. A few odd squeaks though

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Driver's door lock can be venerable

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Heard a few bad stories about some dealers, but local dealer seems ok

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    nothing

    Other

    Driver's door lock failed, window regulator

    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