VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value, although have had a number of problems.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    First service £140. Yearly service £180.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Driven over to Europe in it - excellent!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Better than other 1.4s I have owned!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Decides to slow down on the motorway on its own. Dealer unable to find then problem. Also found some rust around the rear door hinges.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Really good. It's a Golf!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As above, really good.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok. Alarm should come as standard.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Sales are exellent, but it stops there. Service levels are bad!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Slowing down on the motorway, although dealers are unable to find fault.

    Other

    Nearly all interior lights have been replaced. Rear washer leaked into the car, dealer replaced roof.

    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