VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Build quality and longevity alone make this car excellent value.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing is expensive, but 50mpg motorway driving offsets this easily.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fantastic. Willing and responsive drive. A bit soggy in corners though.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    1.9 TDi engine is faultless.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems to date.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This car has cult status. No more to say.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very comfortable on long journeys. Easily adjustable seating position. Disappointing rear passenger space, though.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems to date.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts/service department let VW down. Sales team excellent.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Leaky fuel pump. Fixed with no problem.

    Other

    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