VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Should pay me back when it comes to trade in time - I hope.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Main dealer servicing remarkably reasonable - for VW.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Roll with it…

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nippy enough - enjoyable in a straight line.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    On my third set of brake disks, add to that the "corroded through" washer pump - all this before 50k.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks good - but not the quality I would have expected.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good seats - and I like the armrest.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    If your alarm goes off after a trip in which you used wash wipe that will be it a leak from your washer pump.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealer repaired recurring brake fault outside warranty. Reasonable people.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Good.

    Other

    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