• Summary

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I'm happy to have a slow boring car.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Should have bought a Kia Picanto.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Never - or any other VW. A clutch failure after 11000 miles and a £400 bill to repair it has destroyed the brand for me.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Anything but a VW.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £7,600

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Reasonable - we bought under the scrappage scheme so paid £5600 plus a broken Punto.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Good

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Unexciting and a bit noisy at speed.

    What's it like to park?

    Rear view a bit limited, but I bought the parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Clutch failed at 11000 miles after 18 months. Not covered by VW warranty.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    None