VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

Want to know everything there is to know about this car?

  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Overpriced compared to competition.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive dealer servicing.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No Problems.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fast enough for me.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Countless warranty faults, had to be recovered twice.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    ok.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Firm but ok.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not an issue yet.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very patchy dealer service, seems complacent, refuse to extend warranty despite many problems.

  • 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