Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2004 - 2008) Owner Reviews
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- Results 41 to 50 of 140
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- Year/plate: 2004/04
- Bought: Used in January 2011
Love size for everyday runabout (I don't usually do small cars), like the auto rear wipe when...
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- Year/plate: 2008/57
- Bought: Used in March 2013
Didn't buy for practicality, though I don't really carry many people day-to-day. It's a good size,...
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- Year/plate: 2007/07
- Bought: Used in November 2011
Engine - economy of a 1.4, performance of a 2.0-litre turbo.
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- Year/plate: 2004/04
- Bought: Used in June 2011
It's a Golf - definition of practical hatchback!...
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- Year/plate: 2005/05
- Bought: Used in January 2012
Everything!...
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- Year/plate: 2007/07
- Bought: New in July 2007
Plenty of space in the rear for passengers - surprising.
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- Year/plate: 2007/57
- Bought: Used in January 2009
Great engine: performance and economy.
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- Year/plate: 2008/57
- Bought: Used in July 2012
Much larger in the rear seats than the Mk 4. Nicer to drive, too.
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- Year/plate: 2005/05
- Bought: Used in May 2009
Size, as we have dog and he can't sit comfortably in the back, and also the insurance.
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- Year/plate: 2007/07
- Bought: Used in April 2009
How compact and agile it is.
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