Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1997 - 2004) Owner Reviews
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- Results 21 to 30 of 486
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- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: Used in April 2005
Its size.
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in December 2015
Space and easy to drive.
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in August 2009
Seats were very comfortable. Not a particualrly practical car, although managed to carry all of mine...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in February 2008
MPG is unreal.so easy to drive,comfortable.and best of all totally reliable.
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- Year/plate: 2003/53
- Bought: Used in December 2013
Reasonable boot, glove box and door bins.
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- Year/plate: 2003/52
- Bought: Used in April 2015
5 doors, size of the boot, how wide the doors open (almost 90 degrees) economical.
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- Year/plate: 2000/X
- Bought: New in November 2000
Easy to drive.
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in October 2004
The size.
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in October 2010
Amazing loading capacity, power steering, Diesel fuel, Turbo, shape for parking (no big sticking out...
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- Year/plate: 2003/52
- Bought: Used in August 2012
1.6 engine. The car is reliable as I drive short and long distances. Good value for money.
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