VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    £80 for an oil change and then I have to take it back because too much oil has been put in.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Solid driving, but bodyroll on corners.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    68bhp will do 125mph and sit there and wacth as a GTi 5 tries in vane to get past and just as it thinks it's past, this beauty will squeeze to 130 and not touch the red line. So much for the beloved GTI.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    100% reliable, but durability 60%.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Corkills of Liverpool - poor and overpriced servicing. Sorry, but they can not even do an oil change correctly.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    A peach. I'm sure there's a turbo somewere in there.

    Other

    VW have definitely cocked the durability of this up.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes