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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1997-2004) verdict

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0
VW Golf Hatchback 1997-
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Written by Luke Wilkinson Updated: 25 September 2023

Parkers ratings

Performance

4.5 out of 54.5

Handling

3.5 out of 53.5

Behind the wheel

4 out of 54.0

Comfort

3 out of 53.0

Running costs

3.5 out of 53.5

Green credentials

3 out of 53.0

Reliability

3 out of 53.0

Equipment

3.5 out of 53.5

Safety

4 out of 54.0

Practicality

3 out of 53.0

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4 out of 54.0 4 out of 54.0
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3 out of 53.0 3 out of 53.0
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4 out of 54.0 4 out of 54.0

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