Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9 SE TDI (100ps) 5d (2001/51) Owner Review

Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
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Economy
Value
Overpriced compared to competition.
Costs
Expensive dealer servicing.
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On the road
Driving
No Problems.
Performance
Fast enough for me.
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Living with it
Reliability
Countless warranty faults, had to be recovered twice.
Image
ok.
Comfort
Firm but ok.
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Security and Service
Security
Not an issue yet.
Service
Very patchy dealer service, seems complacent, refuse to extend warranty despite many problems.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
New fuel injector, new central computer.
Other
New dashboard, new wiper motor, brake discs, cd player fault, dashboard lights, probably other things I've forgotten.
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