Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1997 - 2004) Owner Reviews
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- Results 71 to 80 of 486
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- Year/plate: 2001/X
- Bought: Used in September 2008
Plenty of room inside for four passengers and a good sized boot. ...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: New in September 2010
its toughness, i can honestly say it is a really god car...
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- Year/plate: 2003/53
- Bought: Used in July 2006
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- Year/plate: 1999/T
- Bought: Used in July 2009
comfort for motorway.
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- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: Used in January 2007
5 doors...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in January 2005
Ecomony and 5 doors...
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- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: Used in May 2005
Great boot and plenty of room for four.
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in August 2009
The MPG is fantastic, supposed to get 55mpg ave but I'm getting upto 68mpg on B roads and usually...
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- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: Used in January 2010
Its just good all round,but economy is just so good it makes the car a practical choice...
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- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: New in July 2002
It's pokey when it needs to be and handle brilliant compared to the standard height and suspension.
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