VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Appalling reliability makes this car worthless.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Continual repair costs would bankrupt any normal person.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good road holding, but tyres aren't up to the performance in the wet. Suspension wallows over bumps in road.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent performance and fuel economy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Appalling.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Too ordinary.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    As comfortable as you would expect from any performance car.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not been stolen yet.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Parts needed for repair are never in stock, necessitating at least two trips for every fault.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cooling fans have burnt out.

    Other

    Air con compressor broken. Air con control unit failed. Uneven front tyre wear.

    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