VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    MPG only 35-40mpg for mixed driving, not the oil burner I'd thought it be.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very smooth to drive, though not the turbo push you would expect. But it's a 90bhp!

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sluggish at times, but very smooth

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Never broken down, but always some electrical issue. Had the motor changed for front window, back wiper stopped working. Servo disc had a crack in it. Oil leak every 5,000 miles! The gear would not come out of Park. Needed to change switch.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What price an image for the hassle I have had, give me a Toyota anyday!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Supportive seats, cramped at the back. More room in the back of my Yaris!

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Always waiting around for them. Rubbish & expensive, but they clean the car for you!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None

    Other

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    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