Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2004 - 2008) Owner Reviews
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- Year/plate: 2004/54
- Bought: Used in February 2018
So I got this is my first car own since passing my driving test; I heard lots of complaints about...
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- Year/plate: 2008/08
- Bought: Used in August 2012
I have had a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI now for 8 years. I would say it is probably the...
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- Year/plate: 2004/04
- Bought: Used in December 2020
It’s comfy, has a very nice gearbox, it’s quiet and reasonably fuel efficient for its year and engine size (38mpg.)...
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- Year/plate: 2008/08
- Bought: Used in September 2018
Bought from a local garage as sold my 3.2 Audi TT due to buying a house after a more cost...
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- Year/plate: 2007/07
- Bought: Used in February 2017
Well well well, where do I start with this utter piece of junk? Bought from a VW dealer for “piece of...
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- Year/plate: 2007/07
- Bought: Used in September 2019
Quite possibly the worst & most unreliable car I’ve ever owned. Quality is dreadful and fuel economy poor. Not a good...
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- Year/plate: 2004/54
- Bought: Used in December 2017
This is a 16 year old that I took back in P/X for a car I was selling stands me...
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- Year/plate: 2004/04
- Bought: Used in March 2006
I owned my golf 2.0 gt tdi for 12 years and have to say she was a totally amazing car!...
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- Year/plate: 2008/08
- Bought: Used in September 2015
The car still feels and drives like new, drives smooth as silk, even with 138K on the clock, the car...
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- Year/plate: 2006/06
- Bought: Used in June 2018
First off the good, as soon as you touch the car and get in you get that wow quality feeling,...
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