VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor trade in value against high new cost.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Excessive bodyroll makes for poor driver enjoyment.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Does have plently of power for engine size.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Airbag failure on 9 occasions. Central locking failure 4 times + many more.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still high, don't know why.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Generally fine.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Cental looking dodgy.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Repeated failure of garage to fix recurring problems and complete lack of interest in their customers made ownership a complete nightmare.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Faults with airbags, central locking, wiper motors (front and rear) and lights failing.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No