Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1997 - 2004) Owner Reviews
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- Results 31 to 40 of 485
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- Year/plate: 2001/Y
- Bought: Used in March 2012
Easy to park, has 5 doors which makes rear access easy. Light steering. Fuel economy is very good...
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- Year/plate: 2000/X
- Bought: Used in October 2013
The mpg figures get around 39mpg.
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- Year/plate: 2001/Y
- Bought: Used in April 2013
It's a 5 door golf. Baby carrier fits in nicely. My partner feel safe driving it.
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- Year/plate: 2003/53
- Bought: Used in November 2003
Solid as a rock and reliable.
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- Year/plate: 1998/S
- Bought: Used in June 2010
The effortless cruising at any terrain, motorway, country side uphill or downhill. The engine pulls...
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- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: Used in January 2013
Low Diesel consumption.
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in January 2013
Good head height. Is very light to steer and holds road very well.
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- Year/plate: 2003/53
- Bought: Used in November 2012
Spacious with good sized boot.
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- Year/plate: 1998/S
- Bought: Used in September 2012
Very large boot, I have the seats flat most of the time and use it to carry everything I need...
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- Year/plate: 1998/R
- Bought: Used in January 2005
Boot space.
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