VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    New price is more realistic now than in 1998.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, although gearstick gets in the way of heater controls. Creaking driver's seat.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lively for a 1.4.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sticking driver's door lock. New steering column at 13,000 miles.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Legendary.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quality.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Live up to the legend and VW have cracked it!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    If only everything in life was as reliable as a VW. A new steering column after 13.000 miles?

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes