VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A little pricey compared with Skoda derivatives, but you do get what you pay for in term of fit/ finish.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Minimal running costs, especially at 50+mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable, quiet and easy to drive. Cornering is a bit disappointing.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Is this really a diesel? Lots of fat fabulous torque tto play with, all the way across the range.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Starts first time, every time and nothing has failed to work.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's a Golf, they're everywhere. I like having an understated car with lots of capacity accelerate!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems for me as 6 foot average build.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems fine, as yet untested.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Service has been fine, though not really tested.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    An intermittent dashboard/ centre console squeak.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes