Used Volkswagen Golf 2004-2008 review

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheaper than the equivalent A3.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    My MkIV was tougher.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Shocking! poor technical staff & poorer Customer Care. Very efficient sales staff though.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Started stalling soon after delivery. 5 visits & 100s of miles testing without a clue!

    Other

    Nine months to find a fault – other manufacturers would have replaced the car by now. VW has let me down.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No