Now had this car for 3 months. A good all round car which has been well put together. The 1.9 lump is noisy round town but once on the open road is quiet and refined. The gearing is very high with 30 in third, 40 in forth and 50+ in fifth. I have bee...
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By far the best car i have ever owned, very stupidly sold my lovely Golf for a focus but workin on getting one again

Had this for a couple of months now and great so far. Specced up with leather, hi-level display aand so on, feels comfortable, solid on the road, versatile and damned fast. Engine note a bit rough, but not unpleasingly so. Gears need to be worked qui...
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VERY DISAPPOINTING! various problems from exterior rubber trim letting in water, dials & trim vibrating internally.Problems with DSG, resulting in new replacement.Intermittent problems with the following,burning smell from rear of car, VERY noisy eng...
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Best car I've ever owned in 30 years, as it ticks all the boxes. Fast(ish), economical, reliable, very well equipped, extremely comfortable, good ride and quiet. I'm so impressed, I'll certainly buy a MkVI as my next car, maybe a GTi

had the car since March, better steering than my Mark IV, better space inside, don't like the air con as much as it is always on unless you hit the econ button, which may have something to do with less than brilliant fuel economy.
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The new golf is Awesome, handling, performance, solid, nil turbo lag, tremendous grip. i managed to beat the waiting list by taking the unregistered one which had just been delivered to the showroom. my last car was a Mini cooper S and the Golf liv...
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What can I say. I've had my Golf for 4 months now and its back in the dealership 8 times. This is a replacement for another Golf I bought in December. That one had doors that didn't fit properly. It went in for three days and when they realised they ...
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Probably a little expensive for a Golf, but after you have test drove one of these you will be hooked. Mine has now covered 5000 miles and can honestly say that it is an absolutely wonderful car to drive. Had some small niggles as with all cars i sup...
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Possibly the worst VW I have ever had. It had done 16000 miles in the 8 months before I bought it. The car was advertised on the dealer's web site as having cruise control - it didn't have it and it became a bargaining point in the deal. The dealer f...
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Mileage 63k at time of writing, purchased four months ago from a lease co, and I have to say, pretty pleased - the performance is good, it handles well (better than the 2001 TT we traded) and has so far been reliable other than an A/C fan which was r...
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This is my second Mk5 Golf and very very happy with it! Had a 1.4S 3 Door, had to replace it with 5 door so went for the bigger engine. Much quicker and more powerful.

I've owned my GTI for one and a half years now and still love it as much as I did on the first day. Its awesome to drive and its understated styling looks great. The power delivery is very smooth and instant. You don't need to thrash it to get it...
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A fantastic drive, it eats up the corners and has so
much top end for a diesel. Quiet in the cabin, extremely roomy and very practical. Every little detail is finished so well and looks so good. You can smell the quality inside. Smooth, slick a...
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I am very happy with my new Golf but the dealerships appalling customer service tested my patience to its limit - all the dealers care about is getting your money. I got it second hand at 6 months old. I have had it for 3 months now and the only faul...
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Saved up to buy latest version, great looking, great Engine it's a shame I can't get in the front passenger door when I would like!!! This fault has been with the car from new, 7 months! all VW UK can say is sorry I have reached the end with the car...
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Although reluctant to purchase another VW Golf after suffering numerous problems with my previous 1999 MK 4 1.6S Golf, which included numerous electric window failures, frequent central locking problems, a sunroof that exploded and squeaks and rattl...
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Have owned this MK 5 Golf for 6 weeks now, it is as fast as the MK 4 150 if not faster, handles well and is starting to pick up on economy as it runs in (3000miles so far) Now the bad bit - the head gasket has gone leaking oil into the coolant circu...
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TDI 140 2.0 is the smoothest diesel yet from VW. Great race paddle accelerator and a taught body that leaves the Mk IV TDI I had standing...

Bought a 2.0 FSI and noted the emission warning light was on one the test drive. Was assured that it was a common problem with new cars and simply had to be reset. On the day we were to take receipt of the car we were called and informed that the lig...
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Had this car a month now and on the whole I am very satisfied. Bought at 6 months old, ex demo 11000 miles, with 17 inch wheels, metallic paint and CD autochanger 3.5 k under list.
Interior is a bit on the grey side but all very functional and...
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all good, but cant achieve manufactures fuel figures .mine is 39 to 42 miles per gallon steady driving 3500miles on clock

Some early teething problems with build quality (rattling speakers and trim) but all now fixed. Superb engine and handling with 55mpg easily achievable and 65mpg on a good day. Quiet and stable on the motorway, rapid and precise on backroads. Interio...
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handbrake failure!!!!!!
something wrong
vw said nothing found but i suspect there is
any one else had a problem ???
email me

I have now owned a Mk V Golf TDi for two years.
The first car suffered a few minor problems such as the passenger door not opening, fairly cheap trim and poor fuel economy. All standard complaints i think. Then the cylinder head failed. The g...
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Very Good motor. Drives superb. Trim level is a bit low for such an expensive car though. Rear windows are still on manual winders!!!!

I got my Golf (company car) in mid May this year 2004; so far I've done almost 13,000 miles in it. The main problem is the oil consumption. When the car was delivered I was given a 1 litre bottle of Castrol SLX II Longlife and told that it would take...
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Acquired the car in Jan 04, I do 600 miles to work in in every week and with 67K on the clock it's just about run in. Great fuel economy - I usually get 45-50 going to work - but you need to be gentle with the right foot. I'm still not sure whether...
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I had thought VW stood for quality of product & service. How wrong could I have been My six week old Golf has covered only 260 miles & has had various faults, which include a manufacturing paint defect, which requires a repair In the last we...
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Oh dear. I had a look round a new Golf 1.6 FSI at my local showroom over the launch weekend, and I came away very underwhelmed. Didn't drive one, so nothing to report there, but the interior is a monumental letdown There is a pervasive air of cheapn...
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My Golf Mark 5 has a noise coming from the gearbox on tick over. Has anyone else experienced this problem with their Golf? Has anyone had this problem cured?

Picked up my coastal blue 1.4s from the dealers with no problems at all on the 1st August this year. We where looking for a small family car as my partner was expecting at the time and found the golf roomy and comfortable.

Bought March 1st 2004 Passenger door on my mark 5 Golf refuses to open. VW have been promising to correct it for 8 months, finally November 2004 they have installed a new convenience unit.
VW HAVE FAILED TO DELIVER FOR 8 MONTHS and have just said...
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This is the worst car I have ever owned. If you are thinking of getting one don't do it get a BMW! The service is the pits and the car has snail like performance. Mine is sitting at the back of my garage waiting for VW to take it away for good as ...
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What a great car! Enormously satisfying to drive, fast, powerful and very responsive, handling is superb and inspires confidence; build quality generally is high as would be expected, and interior is stylish and well-finished. No mechanical issues as...
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Bought with 5,000 VW dealer miles on it. Central locking packed up within days - dealer couldn't fix it. Rain comes in through top of driver's door. Pigeon broke glass on headlamp unit. Ł500 to replace. New unit not installed properly - another day a...
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Fab car! Just a shame about VW dealerships!! Customer service.....what's that??!!!

Having had a Golf vr6 highline fault free for 8 years this was a disappointment, which I believe to be down to methods used for repair and diagnosis at the dealer, which I guess makes them lots of money at cost to VW Uk warranty.
Coil pack repla...
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I've had the car for 3 months now, Sept. 2003 and it has good and bad points The engine is fantastic, fast and sounds great however it likes its drink (23-28mpg). The specification is very good and it looks the part The major flaw with it in my opin...
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Car was bought as an import (£1,800 cheaper than UK list) and I have to say I' m very pleased with it No, it probably doesn' t deserve the GTi badge, but then I knew that before I bought it (interestingly it' s just badged as a 2.0 since it was...
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I imported a Golf 2.0 GTi (2003/52) last November and from the minute I picked the car up there was a distinct knocking noise through the clutch I have taken it to my dealership twice now and been in touch with Volkswagen's H.Q. and apparently it is...
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Firstly, I have to make the big point that this car is not worthy of a GTi badge! Its 2.0 engine feels like everyone else's 1.1! Other than that, both window mechanisms have packed up, coils have packed up, brakes judder, grille has fallen out of fr...
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Recently bought this car new. The car is fault free, other that an observation that there is a slight rumble from the drivetrain (maybe the clutch release mechanism) as the clutch is engaged. This is audible inside the car, and can be felt in the c...
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Bought this car new, mainly for the performance and fuel economy, both of which are excellent. Have had no problems at all with the car after almost 10K miles. Build quality is very good with only some minor creaks from the interior trim (near the b...
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Well what can I say, all I want to do is sell the heap, and the only trouble is I really don't wish this car on my worse enemy I've only done 26K in it and the clutch is slipping, and yes you have guessed it, its not covered by the warranty. VW Cust...
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Nice to drive, but woefully unreliable, badly built and with terrible dealers. Catalogue of disasters reads as follows 1. 350 miles: Drivers window drops at an angle and gets stuck 2. 1500 miles: CD player goes off and refuses to come back on. Repla...
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I took delivery my Golf PD150 GTi in December 03, and am very, very happy with it indeed I chose a Golf as a replacement for my Y reg Saab 9-3 Aero The Golf PD150 is all the things the Saab was not as the handling is crisp and cornering is great - d...
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This is the worst car I've ever owned - due mainly too poor design 1. Fog lights in headlights - i.e. useless in fog - and you cannot turn rear fogs on without front fog 2. Handbrake us under arm rest and more on passenger side, i.e. they haven't bo...
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I bought this car for its name (=reliability & quality) and the 150bhp diesel engine The engine is fast but there are many downsides to this car that would stop me from recommending it to anyone 1. The ride is rock har 2. You sprain your wrist t...
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The best car I have ever owned, done 5500mile in 2 months, 50mpg is easy to reach. The best thing is thrashing stuff like Civic Type R's & alike, the drivers’ faces are always a treat Almost bought an R32, but very glad I went this route, ...
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Delivered in Feb. very pleased with car in all aspects. Having had Volvos for many years (850AWD, V70 T5, new shape v70 T5) I changed to a Golf due to the quality of my wife’s Beetle. The last Volvo had endless and constant faults. Getting us...
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We bought this car new and in just under 2 years have put about 35,000 miles on the clock. It has been totally reliable and huge fun to drive. It is our main car and during the week it does a 7 mile commute to work, while at weekends it chews up th...
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Bought my car used about 6 months ago, 3 years old with 70,000 miles on the clock. This was a replacement for a stolen Golf Mk4 1.6 SE. Since then I've done nearly 10,000 miles and have been very pleased with the experience.

I drive a round ...
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Bought this car in September 2005 with 28000 miles on the clock. Now it has done 55000, so about time to pass comment on it.
The engine is the PD diesel, 100 bhp version. As a previous owner of Golf GTi's, I rate this engine highly. OK, it does n...
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Nice enough car, pretty quick (180bhp). Not had a single problem. Getting about 20 mpg, 220miles out of a full tank. Bored already though and only had it 9 months. Going for a Subaru Impreza STi. What can I say, still got the boy racer in me?

The Golf is only 6 months old and already has been in the garage 6 times with the same problems There is this loud, irritating squeaking sound that comes every other second when no pedals are pressed (coasting). I can hear it, passengers can hear it...
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Got the car from new (03) I do aprox 8k miles a year, due its 1st service next week, and haven' t had a single problem with it, seems like I got lucky!! Good one VW, definitely get another new shape Golf again.

The worst customer service of my life....4 months down the line I still have some pre-delivery problems that need to be sorted. VW have no concept of customer service!

From new hard to get third gear. Told it will get better but it didn’t...in garage for a month after gearbox was stripped waiting for a part from Germany Also a few minor niggles which if it had been quality checked in a better way should not ...
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Bought a brand new Golf on the basis of build quality. Within 3 days had to have the stereo replaced as the LCD screen was not working. Within two weeks of that had to have it replaced again as there was no sound. Very worried about the high number o...
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I'm having an absolute nightmare with VW - after four or five months the car started flooding with water in the drivers seat whenever it rains. Have received appalling customer service from VW and have made daily calls to them for the past three wee...
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This is my third Golf and although I am generally happy, the design fault with the door seals irritate me rotten.
The doors stick in wintry conditions - so why can't they install rubber-against-rubber seals? Instead the rubber-against-metal stic...
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I purchased this car beginning of August with 36000 miles on the clock. Apart from a couple of slight niggles such as a rattly centre console (easily fixed myself by discreetly wedging 2 pieces of black rubber between console and transmission tunnel)...
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Nice car, not as powerful as the car deserves but then it is only the 1.4. Well equipped for the money (air con, alloy wheels, CD player, alarm and immobiliser). Only problem to date has been a leaking passenger door, caused by the drainage ducts be...
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Had my car from new and found no problems with it at all very pleased long may it continue.

I have owned this car since September 1st, but my dad owned it before me from new. A few little niggles here and there but no major problems *touches wood*
I have owned 3 VW Golf's before this and loved every1. This is no exception. I, as always,...
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Great car all round. Very comfortable, smooth, fairly cheap to run, and safe. The standard sound system is surprisingly good. 1.4 is small for a car this size, and because of that it is more suited to town and medium distance driving. That said mot...
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I write this as a lawyer, and therefore I expect no sympathy for what follows. For someone who has no knowledge of cars, but who however has loved every Golf (2 GTi's and the present Golf) he has owned, I am amazed how Volkswagen have got away with ...
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Bought Golf new, loved the car until it started to smell really bad inside and started to leak through the electric sun roof.
VW main dealer was as useless as all the other main dealers, I have had to do a lot of research myself to find out that...
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What a load of rubbish. No better than an old Astra 3 engine rebuilds, 1 new airbag system installed in 18 months Starting from stationary there is a 'bang' from somewhere on the drive train. The brakes squeal on reversing. Take your foot off the th...
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Do NOT blame the apparent oil-burning problem of the Golf on VW. My Golf GL was run on petroleum based oil for ~12,000 miles to break the engine in. I than switched to AMSOIL 10W-30 100% synthetic oil, and the car does not burn a drop of oil BLAME ...
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Love the car, hate the car. Fun to drive, crap to service. Oil cap never on the car, had to take it back immediately after purchase when I was wondering "why the strong exhaust smell?? The cup holder has been replaced twice. Pulls to the left, the ...
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i really like it, no complants at all

i love it...although doesnt deserve a GTI badge

The MK4 Golf is an absolute dog. I bought my 2.0 GTi as a well cared for 5 year old one owner car, with full main dealer service history. In 4 months i have experienced the following problems.

Engine management light continually on. Water pu...
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I have actually only owned this car for some two months, but have done well over 1000 miles per month I am very happy with the performance of the 130bhp engine, though I never thought traction control would be necessary on a diesel Fuel consumption ...
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I bought the car from a VW main dealer with 30k on the clock and it has now done 70k. I drive around 350 miles a week and have it serviced at a VW main dealer Generally the car has been reliable and has needed little major work but there have been d...
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Don't buy one Worst car imaginable...If only everything in life was as reliable as a Toyot 47000 miles in 18 months 1. Cooling fan failed, climatronic misbehaving, lucky engine didn't overhea 2. Engine mount failed...despite being at dealer for a we...
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A truly excellent car. The 1.9 TDI SE gives a great combination of power, economy and equipment. The build quality is superb - everything is solid. The car is a great drive with plenty of pull from the engine, good handling and seriously responsive ...
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When my company car was requested back I had a dilemma whether to stick with an older diesel or blow my savings on a reliable nearly new car During my hunt I happened to stumble across a 150 TDi - once I had tried it I was enthusiastically waving go...
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Brought as a parallel import. I’ve had some great cars before such as a Escort Cosworth and numerous GTIs and RSs, but this about the best overall car I've had It gives me more laughs per mile than any other car I,I've had. Handling was weak s...
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Bought a new imported Golf in 2002 from a big car supermarket in the Midlands. Apart from a faulty heater (which the local dealer repaired the next day from me reporting the fault), which was down to a faulty water pump, I have had no faults to repo...
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Read a few horror stories in here. Maybe I’m lucky Bought the car new in March 2002 as a personal import from a VW dealer in the Netherlands to full UK spec. plus some useful options. Covered over 42,000 virtually trouble-free miles Overall, v...
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Well, where do you start How about, what a hunk of crap. In the last 9 months I have had nothing but trouble. It started off minor with a warped rear window seal and a faulty interior light switch, which were sorted out under warranty with no quibbl...
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I bought the car used from a local VW dealer in January 2003 with 3800 miles on the clock. Since that time it has now clocked up nearly 24000 miles mostly on motorways returning on average 54.6mpg. I absolutely adore the car it is the best car I hav...
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I have recently purchased my VW Golf, which I really enjoy and think the performance is superb for a diesel However, I have a water leak into my drivers’ foot well. Can anyone let me know if they have had a similar problem and what caused it I...
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Ever since new I have been plagued with an airbag fault problem So far two seat bags have been replaced, wiring looms and the ECU unit. It goes in again soon; again they have diagnosed it as the passenger seat air bag. Do they have any clue as to th...
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This is my first Golf - which I bought new with loads of extras It has been back to the main dealer in Hants several times in the past 12 months and they still refuse to replace it The faults are; faulty CD player (changed twice now), faulty radio, ...
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Good points Power & torque, comfortable for a small hatch, good economy, quality of engineering and fittings Bad points Let down by odd faults like - baggy leather sets after just a 1000miles use, plastic clips holding door glass breaking, alway...
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Very satisfied, had the car from new A few tiny niggles, boot central locking, squeaking rear seat, which the dealer in Staffordshire promptly and efficiently sorted for us, although the car is a parallel import Ideal for idle drivers who don't have...
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The first thing I noticed with this car is it's engine. Smooth, quiet (for a diesel) and extremely powerful (especially when you've been used to driving a Peugeot 1.1) Quite often I've driven on a motorway at 80-90mph and the display shows 45mpg! T...
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After 2 years of research and endless phone calls I treated my wife to a Golf One year on its got water leaks coming through every door and a burnt out flywheel after just 13000 miles To be fair VW local dealer have been very helpful and courteous b...
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Love it generally! I have covered a lot of miles (60000 in 1 and a half years). Only really needed standard service and tyres changed Only complaint is the electrics (flickering lights, rear wiper comes on no matter what you do when you start engine...
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Another Golf my 3rd Mk4, this time a GTTDi 130 and relatively pleased with the car. Has the usual Golf rattles and the driver’s window is slow in action. Given up on the rattles due to time wasting with VW dealers Great performance and economy...
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Imported my Golf from Europe last year and love it in every way. For a diesel it's got amazing acceleration and can cruise in 6th gear at 80mph at just over 2 thousand revs Anyway I've got a question I'm hoping someone can answer. I bought the PD 13...
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Now done 22,000 km in my Golf. Blinding car had it chip tuned at 6500km up to 190 hp and 386Nm. No real problems, still does unreal fuel consumption. It doesn’t get much better

I bought the car brand new and a specified 17-inch wheel (with 225/45 tyres) which comes with lowered suspension. Handling is superb and will go round corners at virtually any speed. This car is without doubt one of the finest machines on the road ...
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Still got the Golf. Now bedded in so getting 60.1 mpg (at 75-80mph Has license busting speed but is a heavy car so can't chuck it about Problems: rear wiper wouldn't turn off so had to remove fuse (now fixed by dealer) but rear wiper/washer hose ha...
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Absolutely storming car. Huge amounts of torque, pulls tremendously at any speed. Well built and 45 mpg around town

Great little car that runs forever on a tank of diesel and has plenty of zip under the bonnet.

Imported my Golf from Europe last year and love it in every way. For a diesel it's got amazing acceleration and can cruise in 6th gear at 80mph at just over 3 thousand revs Anyway I've got a question I'm hoping someone can answer. I bought the PD 13...
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I've just returned from a trip to the South of France driving my dad's Golf turbo diesel, and if I had any remaining reservations about the appeal of the latest TD engines, I don't any more. Okay, it's an old block, and therefore a bit noisy compare...
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Cannot believe what a car the 150 diesel is. It does 0-60 in 8.2 seconds and round town gets 40mpg. On long trips, I've had this up to 52mpg whilst cruising at 90mph. What more do you want? Build quality is solid, interior is mint and the looks are...
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What a fantastic car. Great performance with excellent fuel economy. No problems apart from slight squeak from clutch pedal that I will get the dealer to sort. Have only had it for a couple of thousand miles, but cannot think of anything else as go...
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What a headache! My first Golf and I do like it however, in 3 weeks from new 1. The car pulls to the left, 2. Airbag light stays on, 4. Rattling dashboard. After taken the car down to my VW dealer, the car is still pulling to the left. Contacted VW...
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New 150 TD PD. Great performance and roadholding but 2 water leaks so far in 6 weeks from new. Dealer now says there is a modified seal for driver's door on 3 door cars- hope this works - but it shouldn't have needed fixed so early in its life

I have read other owners experience with the reliability or otherwise of modern VWs, and thought it sensible to add a further tale of woe.
The car was an "import" bought from a supermarket site in Birmingham.
It had only 6 miles on the clo...
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I purchased my Golf from new having had one previously that had the famous problems with the electric windows - should have known then not to have another!!
Anyway mine was fine for nearly 2 years but then set on fire due to the electrics. The d...
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A brief further comment/update on the car which needed a new turbo at 19,000 miles, but was luckily covered by a Carcare Plan Warranty. At 21,500 miles I noticed spots of oil under the car. Result a new cam cover gasket etc had to be fitted, cost Ł17...
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This has been the worst car I have ever owned. Water leaking through drivers door, Gearbox failed at 20K miles, tandem oil seals needed replacement, rattles in trim, drive shafts replaced, broken into three times as a screwdriver works as good as a k...
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We Really love this car.Reliable fun to drive .Looks great.

Unreliable.
Clutch master cylinder replaced, new drivers seat base due to rocking, rear brake lights switch replaced twice (within 6 months), both front electric window mechanisms failed (window unable to close - very secure eh!), heated door mir...
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It is superb. Goes like a rocket and you get over 50 mpg

The Golf is my wife’s car. Its been a solid, reliable vehicle so far. Excellent economy (48mpg+) with good performance. The only problem with it so far has been the rear screen wash pipe came off the nozzle inside the rear door (apparently a common p...
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Absolutely love the TDI for its oomph! But think I must have got a lemon with this particular car, I've had problems with door windows "dropping", rear passenger door not opening, boot catch not catching and thus causing alarm to activate. New Turbo...
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Having previously posted comments on this site before about my Golf starting with Golf GTTDi 110 1896cc hatchback 2001, bought new in 2001 Pulled to the left, bang/creak noise etc. etc. after 14 months of constantly trying to reject my pants car, I ...
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12k miles in standard black. Paint hard to keep clean and prevent from marking. Rattles from dash and rear view mirror. Velour armrest and door inlays showing signs of permanent wear. Seats not as comfortable as they look I should have had the lumb...
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Well, I thought I liked VW but this heap of junk is proving me wrong In the past two years I have had a tie rod end replaced, the passenger side window regulator, the ignition coils (twice), the rims (peeling paint), and now the steering rack. Not t...
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In July 2002 I was proud to be the owner of a new limited edition Golf GTi (180 BHP)25th Anniversary model For the first few weeks all was great until the first visit back to the dealer for a new CD housing to cure a rattle and a new handbrake assem...
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It's the third time I've submitted to this website. Golf TDi still a good car. Used regularly for motorway driving and I'm convinced this is healthier for any car No problems until today 18/2/04, when the clutch master cylinder failed leaving a sogg...
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Had the car for 6 months now and so far trouble free. Excellent build quality apart from rattle attributed to the cup holder on dash Nice to drive, very smart cabin and trim good economy for a hot hatch. Very pleased all round. Stereo could be a bit...
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This car is good looking with an interior that puts the Ford Focus to shame Unfortunately my car has been plagued with the exhaust emission light being lit on the dashboard from day 1 of collecting the car 15months on and 25 days in the garage for n...
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Great car until I got it out of the showroom The "quality" interior rattled and squeaked after 2,000 miles and fixtures and fittings started falling off after 10,000 The smooth, torquey engine had blown three of its ignition coils by 7,000 miles, ...
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My husband won't drive anything other than a VW, so I didn't get a choice about what we bought Waited over 3 months for delivery, collected it January 2002 and it was handed over with a broken front seat, the heating system incorrectly wired, scrat...
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Engine is torquey at low revs and smooth. Good acceleration for overtaking.
Ride is good with very low cabin noise on motorways.
Handling ok but not pin sharp (like mark 2 Golf GTI's I've owned) but still entertaining enough to enjoy country ...
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Bought the wife a 1.6 6 months ago to replace an ageing 1994 1.4 So far we have had a coil pack go, replaced by VW Assist on the drive. The alarm is now going off after about 45 minutes. I will take it in for a warranty repair but if anyone has any ...
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Replaced my wife's ageing and extremely reliable 1994 1.4 with this 1.6S Feb this year. Had to cal VW assist when misfire occurred, very prompt arrival and the coil was replaced as faulty. (19000 miles) My wife likes the car but I am not so sure. Th...
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Golf bought Oct 02. Due to reoccurring problems with selecting gears (1st, 3rd and reverse) a new gearbox was fitted at 6000 miles Still the fault happened - problem with getting into 3rd gear when going down the gears. Fault found to be syncro ring...
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We bought this car new, with the hope that we'd have no trouble due to VW "quality" So far we've had to call VW Assistance twice. First time the emission warning light came on. VW assistance said it was a common problem, and changed one of the ignit...
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I am having a nightmare with my Golf 1.6SE bought in July 2002.7000 miles 10 trips to the dealer and eighteen faults Water leaks into rear foot wel Rough running of engine on two separate occasion Oil pressure switch fault Odometer reading incorrec...
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After owning a new Golf since 1989 my wife decided in 2002 she wanted a replacement for her very reliable but ageing car. We purchased her new Mk 4 Golf via Virgin and can honestly say that it lives up to all expectations If there were a criticism i...
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Two years old and 12,000 miles. Only 2 problems - interior alarm monitor replaced under warranty and servicing costs way too high.

The car has been fine --- since I've had it -well, I say that apart from usual barrage of comments -- creaky bits in the cabin I had a weird freaky event the other day. I'd washed the car and left it overnight on my driveway and found I couldn’...
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I love my Golf so much, i got the golf last year & its the longest ive kept a car, yes its had to go back to the garage a few times to replace wear and tear parts, apart from that it handles like a dream it has a spacous boot the car is roomy in the ...
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My V6 went in for the 30k service last week. It hasn't needed new brakes so far and all previous checks estimated a replacement about now. So imagine my horror when I was informed that it was not fitted with genuine VW parts I can only guess at why ...
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This car has been back to the dealer so many times with a squeak under the front wheels and other faults. We nearly lived in the dealers, but all problems were paid for under warranty by the garage with a courtesy wash each time It is so satisfying ...
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Why did I buy this car? "If only everything in life is as reliable as a Volkswagen", heard that said recently? they dare not My 4 motion at 11000 miles started to misfire, not convenient, luckily I was close to home The fault was rectified with a ne...
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Within 3 months of having the car it was off the road due to overheating and the coolant system had to be repaired After 5 months the front foot mats became defective and Volkswagen would not replace them. Three times since then the car has been off...
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Great engine, awful car. Faults I can remember are Oil plugs failed (twice), VW would only change the full set on warranty when I refused to pick up the car unless they did 1. Paint peeled off of front bumper when washing six months from new 2. Inte...
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APART FROM THE POOR FUEL ECONOMY 24-28MPG AVERAGE THE 170BHP V5 IS A GREAT CAR THE ENGINE SOUNDS GREAT AND ALL ROUND BUILD AND INTERIOR IS QUALITY.THE RIDE COULD BE STIFFER BUT THEN AGAIN THIS IS NOT A GTI WHICH I HAD PREVIOUS WITH STIFF SUSPENTION T...
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I have a Golf 2.0 GTi bought from a VW dealer in South Greater Manchester from new 1st March 2001 (Y reg) with a three-year manufacturer's warranty/maintenance package Last week the amber engine management system light came on again. (This has happe...
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Don't buy a Mark 4 Golf. The biggest pile of old rubbish you will ever purchase From brand new my car has had every interior rattle imaginable, nearly every steering component has been replaced due to premature wearing; it has had seven sets of fron...
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Well let's see does anyone in this whole world know how to get rid of the oil-burning problem. It seems like no one at both dealer ships here in town knows. Every time I say something I get "well Volkswagen's burn oil, every one knows that" then I ...
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What is going on with VW? After 9 years of relatively trouble free driving a Peugeot 205 I opted for a VW Golf, mainly based on their reputation for reliability. Bought the car at 2 years old with 6000 miles on clock. Just as it went out of warranty ...
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Owned the Golf for 6 months, bought from a main VW dealer with 12 months warranty (thank god). Since purchase I have had fitted air mass meter and full set HT leads and new spark plugs due to misfiring problem. Oil light came on after 3000 miles sinc...
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I have experienced numerous problems with the vehicle since its purchase from a main dealer in April 2004. The golf is a 2.0 Gti 2001 model on a Y reg with 16,000 miles when purchased, it now has 24,000 miles but must admit it has spent just as much ...
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Had the car 4 months bought second hand. Car is a hoot especially compared to old Volvo 440 diesel However after an hour of fast driving in hotter weather the turbo cuts out and it has no power. The dealer replaced the air mass meter relay in the we...
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I purchased a second hand golf GTTDi 110bhp and recently, it has been fine until the other day I was driving and suddenly the turbo stopped I pulled over and restarted the engine and it was fine again. But every so often in accelerating usually in 3...
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I own a Golf GTTDI (115) and have come across a problem with the lacquer. On the back wing the lacquer appears to have peeled off, the car is now out of its 3-year warranty period (although the bodywork warranty I believe is for 6 years) as of Feb 2...
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Nice car; I took my time over choosing this car as I was also considering a 3 series Had loads of problems with intermittent turbo loss as every so often the turbo will cut out and leave me with a super slow straight 1.9 (no power whatsoever!). Rest...
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I have only covered 40,000 miles in my car, and have encountered the following problems 1. Clutch failur 2. Rear wiper failur 3. Rear view mirror failur 4. Lots of plastic rattles around the gear shifte I have enjoyed driving the car, but am really ...
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Great car. Only downside is engine noise on motorway, very loud.

Got rid after two years from new. Doorlock mechanism faulty from new. ABS packed up after 3 months. Windscreen wiper motor failed after 4months and leaked like a sieve through door mounted loudspeakers after heavy rain and on several occasions and f...
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Well our car has only 10,000 miles now and from month one the paint started to look scratched, its indigo blue and now looks as if its been through a hedge. If you get an indigo blue one keep it in cotton wool, I would like to hear of similar prob...
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I have had the 115 engine and now the 130 bhp. Brilliant. I have heard a new shape is about to be launched approx. 18 months time. If this is so, I will definitely have one and cannot wait to see what it looks like. I love my car, it is good on per...
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The handbrake on my car slipped or stretched while I was parked (I'd been parked for an hour) and the car went into a neighbour's house. The handbrake was still up when we got to the car, but it now comes up higher than it used to Since then my hus...
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The Golf has been perfectly reliable, is a fast car, and uses little diesel. I will definitely buy another diesel Golf when I change this car.

Car bought in June 2001. Specified with sports suspension to deal with soggy standard issue, climate, and CD autochanger Car has been a problem since day one - Knocking from steering. After steering column replaced twice the suspension was tightened...
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Bodywork and underbody paintwork and finish excellent, trim - beige cloth/plastic with black dash top. Clear instrumentation with non-glare blue/red night illumination. Instant heating or A/C. Good all-round vision including tinted electric mirrors.P...
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Well ... first ever diesel and well impressed Door seal failure, dashboard failure, pulled to the left after tyre change and still I love it. Now has one of the plug-and-go performance boosters and returns mid to high 60's mpg Roll on the arrival of...
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I purchased my V6 15 months ago. For the past 8 months I have had nothing but trouble with the car. I have since found out that the previous owner had the same problems. I have had 11 new coils in total. I have not been fortunate enough to breakdown...
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After saving hard for a VW Golf which we had our heart set on for some years, we have had problems with the exhaust emission light coming on every 3-4 weeks We have taken it to a VW dealer who comes up with different problems every time ranging from...
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Best car I have ever owned, tons of torque with excellent fuel economy, can average 44 mpg if driven carefully although I usually get about 35 mpg. Had a new pressure release valve on turbo at 12000 miles replaced under warranty, no other problems. ...
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Lovely car (perhaps), shocking service First problem after 2 days, still getting rectified after 22 months (and counting) Engine management problems, 2 dashboard pods, 3 seat frames, 2 fuel senders, 1 fuel pump, creaking door, interior trim faults....
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Car bought new in June 2001 and has been back to the dealership several times for turbo charger and related "faults". The car still runs roughly and "hunts" when on a trailing throttle. VW say there is nothing wrong Just after the first service was...
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Okay...here are the basic facts: Volkswagens today are hit or miss; five out of ten are peaches, the other five are lemons. Summary for my car 4500 miles: hatch lock replaced due to persistent inability to lock (warranty 5766 miles: entire sunroof ...
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This car is a bit of mixed bag. I have covered 40000 miles in less than two years mostly on a 100-mile motorway round trip to work and back. It is a fantastic cruiser. I have had no mechanical gremlins whatsoever, touchwood. Most of my complaints r...
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I have had a Golf since new and covered 50000 miles in two years. There have been no mechanical problems whatsoever. Maybe I have been lucky However the cabin is full of so many rattles and creaks it is truly embarrassing. This strikes me as not a ...
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Had from new - company car, which I bought after 2 years (at a great price!!). Window regulator went 1 month out of 3 yr. warranty, but I was aware of the problem and got 50% refund plus a metal regulator fitted! Rear wash-wipe failed but that's real...
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I've had my Mark IV 1.8 from new. First a word about VW service:
1. I lost the alloy wheel locking nut - the dealer attempted to fleece me (we don't sell them separately!) of 400 quid saying the nuts will have to be drilled out and a new set boug...
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I have had this car since brand new (now with 10000 km) First problem I had with 1000km the car stopped suddenly without any diagnostic in the computer. The problem was detected by an authorised dealer as turbo engine disconnection (??) Second probl...
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I've always wanted a Golf, in June 2001 I purchased a Silver 1.6SE Manual, build quality seems quite good, but unfortunately; after a week car pulling to the left. Alignment checked out OK. Dealer says Golf is camber sensitive but I can’t acc...
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On my third golf in 5 years. 1st one had problems with central locking. Had to have 3 solenoids (or whatever) replaced in the space of 12 months. Assured that problem had been dealt with by VW, so I bought another. Rubbish central locking. Again ha...
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I would appreciate any correspondence from VW owners who've had problems with the hand brake failing. Parked the car up last week with hand brake fully on, woke up in the morning and the car was gone! (We live on a hill). Found the car 100 yards do...
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Bought the car new in 2001, very pleased with it, I average approx 7,000 miles a year, full service history on car but the last one as I was sick of indifferent attitude at Dealership was carried out by a local specialist garage. At 18 months and onl...
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I bought a Golf brand new for its perceived reliability. The car was made in Germany and I bought it in Australia. I have noticed others had the same problem as me with the gearbox. My gearbox completely went after 80,000 kms ( is still had 1 origina...
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Where do I start.. I bought a Golf in 2001 after a previous good Volkswagen experience Within one week of receipt of the car there was a list of faults as long as my arm. This list continues to grow. Samples of the faults follow Dashboard not fitted...
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Bought new in 2001, pulled to the left, bang/creak noise from passenger door. Horn only worked on one side of the steering wheel, dashboard squeaks and rattles. New rear seat foam stitched in due to large flat crease. Total mess made, ended up with...
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I have just had my Golf back from the dealer. The clutch pressure plate cracked in half. Lucky I was only going slow when the clutch went. The clutch plate was fine and would have expected a good few miles on top of the 46000 it has done The car is ...
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I have had this V5 for just over a year and done nearly 30k miles in it (currently has 56k on the clock). I had to replace the clutch after 40k miles, which was not covered by manufacturers warranty and numerous other parts replaced under warranty, ...
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Bought the car from new in March 2001. Been in the garage nearly every few months with problems. Three times for Lambda Sensors, rear washer jet failed, twice for rear axle bushes, 3 times for handbrake adjustments (still not right!), twice for pass...
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I bought this car in Jan 2000 when it had done about 45k miles. It's a 2000 model A coupe of months later, the regulator broke on the passenger window resulting in the window dropping down. Cost me Ł270 to get it fixed (rip off VW dealer prices!!!)....
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ABS warning light and sound are activated while driving but brakes still work ok. Dealer cannot find cause of fault. Stopping the car and switch off engine resets the alarm and its ok for 1 day or 2 then activates again. Any Suggestions?

I bought a Golf 1 year ago (2003). It has since been back to the garage 3 times It constantly pulls to the left; the rear nearside light bulb blows regularly, water leaks into the driver’s door soaking the seat An electronic engine part has be...
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What a great looking car! And the ride is fantastic! (When it actually goes) I bought this car just out of warranty with a full VW service history and in 4 months have handed over in excess of £1000 to authorised VW service centres and it still...
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Have had a virtually trouble free experience over the three years ownership. There is now 22,000 miles on the clock A great car and hope to replace in 2004 with the new model.

Bought W plate VW golf GTi 2.0 in January second hand form approved VW Dealer. My previous car was an MGF so I expected some kick from the GTi engine, but it's quite average really So far have had to return the car to replace the heated wing mirrors...
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I have been reasonably happy with my company provided Golf but it is disappointing that the build quality is no better than the Renault that I had before. The dashboard rattles and I have given up trying to fix it after 3 trips to the dealer. The r...
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Loved the Mrk IV from the day I first saw it, always wanted one, finally got a 2.0 GTI, quite high milage (80K) but full VW history service and cam change. Car was great for first 3 months then oil leak all over the place, take to VW all smiles send ...
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I own a Golf 1.9 TDi year 2000 and have been extremely disappointed with the performance. Recently a fault relating to the clutch master cylinder resulted in the gears sticking. The gear stick could not be released. This was 9 months ago. The same h...
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I bought second hand at three years old. Never had any problems, very quick for a diesel, good economy, looks good, highly recommended, although it had 3 owners in 3 yrs, so maybe they had all the problems?

I have recently had a 12-month full service at the local VW dealer. Apart from that being costly, I was advised to book the car in to have the cam belt examined/replaced I have 40,000 on the clock. Is this not a bit too early and would welcome any i...
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I have owned the car since new, and it is excellent in all areas, it is fast, roomy big boot, quiet, stylish well built and comfy I get on average about 47mpg around town, but have had up to 70mpg with a very light foot. The car still looks new afte...
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Again love hate relationship. Love easy overtaking ability once on the move; love 50mpg no matter what you drive like, sometimes 60mpg if I am dead careful. Love looks Hate QE2 handling and "not as good as they used to be" build quality. No match f...
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Bag of poo!! Imported from new Had new clutch master cylinder, constant airbag light showing, bushes at front replaced, leaking rear windscreen washer into headlining - destroyed CD changer! Six speed box destroyed itself just 2 months outside warra...
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Asstounding performance from a 115, 6 speed turbo diesel engine, averages 45-52mpg in town / 55-62mpg constant 58 mph and vehicle, excellent road holding and vehicle stability. Slightly noisy for a modern diesel. Don't buy metallic black - absolute d...
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I bought it new from a dealer in Hamburg and saved Ł3,500 although I believe the differential is less now. Its been very reliable over 70K miles. Economical & drives well but it's no sports car. The only problem is guess what, VW main dealer service....
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I have owned this car for 4 years since new and it has covered some 120,000 miles Since then the only problems have been from the typical drivers window falling down and needing new plastic supports, and it has the "VW rattle". Its just a creaking t...
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Driver’s side window failed in the second year requiring new regulator for £90. The same fault happened on the passenger door in the third year. It’s a small plastic bracket that breaks which costs around 1p The gearbox is fine whe...
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Had the car two years and have had no problems except a strange sound when I change gear and take my foot off the accelerator each time it is like a kind of grating suction sound can't feel it in the gears ...strange but other than that great car to...
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This was my company car from Jan 2000 through to Jan 2003. Bought it from the Lease Company afterwards. You can guess from that that I have no real problems with the car. It's currently on 108000 miles after 3 years of me driving it and doesn't bur...
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Have owned this car since new in Australia. It is not the legendary build quality some sections of the media try to tell us Windows on both driver and passenger side have fallen into the door cavity. The driver’s side did it twice. The front b...
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Bought this car, my first VW at 2 1/2 years old from an independent specialist. Just over 20000 miles by one previous owner. Outside VW warranty due to time limit on 20 k service.
I had previously owned an Astra 2.0 SRI, very pleased with that ca...
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Golf 1.6 Hatch 2000
I bought my Golf Mk4 new in 2000 and experienced no problems until May 2000 (43.000 miles).
Intermittend starting problems from May 2000
spark plugs changed in June -- problem recurred.
HT leads replaced in Jul...
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Bought my Golf Mk4 with only 2000 miles on the clock. First year of ownership was a dream apart from the ESP failing twice and the high cost of servicing I have now had to have the gearbox refurbished at a cost of Ł1000+ after it failed - due to a w...
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September 2000 Golf regularly serviced One cylinder not firing. Emission warning lamp intermittently on / flashing. I was told I have to pay dealer 1500/2000euro to open cylinder and possibly replace part thereof. peterg_dub@[delete_this]hotmail.com

Car ride quality and cabin quality excellent, best in class. But dealer support is awful Numerous problems with the alarm system (unresolved) and now the engine idling erratically and cutting out while driving (causing steering lock to engage!! Been...
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42000 miles. Gearbox went. Repair bill for 1500 pounds. No comments.

My Golf is 2years and five months old, December 2003, and it has 33,000 miles on the clock I brought it because I wanted a reliable car that wouldn't let me down. It let me down I had to be recovered from a dual carriageway - engine management syste...
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I have had several problems with this Golf since buying it from new. However, one problem with the electric driver's side window disappearing into the door has reoccurred. On the first occasion it was still covered by warranty and fixed without cos...
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Comment from Australia. G’dday Cobbler I got a new golf 1.6 2000. In 2.5 years I've had this car took it back 12 times for repairs but the worst of all I had to replace the front brake discs 3 times VW says is the way I drive the car, the disc...
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New gearbox and clutch needed at 36K, 3.5 years due to component in gearbox breaking and cracking the gearbox housing Customer care is not interested, as car is six months out of warranty. In which case I don't see the point of going anywhere near a...
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After 2.5 years and 24,000 miles no major problems to report. Steering always pulls to the left. Had alignment laser checked by VW and it still does it. But if you drive the car on a perfectly flat road with no camber then the steering is perfect! ...
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Hi, I like the site, very informative.
I have recently bought a black VW Golf 1.6 Hatch second hand; my wife was the main instigator of this, as she has always liked the 'look' of them. So far we've had a few problems such as the Engine Emission ...
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Within 2 weeks of purchase was surprised to find 2 inches of water in passenger footwell. Warranty company would not get involved as they said fault was present at point of sale and it was up to the dealer to fix this.
Dealer was fine until they...
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Bought the car used about 6 months ago - high mileage (around the 60K mark). Since the purchase it has been one problem after another. First of all an awful noise on start up which was, according to VW dealer, the timing belt slipping. One quick repl...
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I have owned this car from new and I have serious misgivings about the quality. I have just found out that the car requires a new Auto gearbox, after just 32000 miles in 50 months and despite being regularly VW serviced.
VW have offered to pay 50...
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I purchased a used 1.4E Golf from a VW dealership and within the first three months I had to have a new clutch cylinder because the clutch was sticking and had to have a new temperature sensor & air filter to stop the exhaust emissions warning light...
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Car regularly serviced and only 40K. Clutch slipping at weekend and have now been told a rivet has popped and broken a hole in the gearbox causing oil to hit clutch Dealership not aware this was a problem but customer services recognised it straight...
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Reporting on my recently widowed Mother' s car due to the complete disgust at VW UK 3.5 year old vehicle with only 23,000 miles on the clock, cam belt tensioner shattered causing various damage, result is a bill for Ł2000.0 Local dealer will repair ...
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I bought a Mk4 Golf about 8 months ago. I have had no real problems with it at all, until recently I have begun to notice that after being away in the car when it is parked up in the drive some fluid drips from around the mud flap behind both front ...
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Disappointing. Persistent brief loss of power, accompanied by rev counter falling to zero, then picks up as if nothing had happened The engine management system is obviously hanging up and then re-booting but because this is intermittent The service...
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I purchased my Golf 1.4S 3dr from my sister. The car was serviced at 10000-mile intervals using VW dealers Here is a list of the problems my sister and I had over the 4 years we have owned it 1. Passenger window falling into door, repaired under war...
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Read all pro-VW press about how good the Golf was, exc residuals, build quality & plastics, so my wife bought a new one 3 years ago What a pile of mince - faults as follows 1.Cylinder head replaced (after 3 attempts to repair 2. New door seals a...
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Mine is 2.5 years old, 37000miles... I bought it in central East Scotland, the dealers are OK, take a bit of chat to fix things though Problems Radio/Cassette (Beta) Stopped working on one speaker. Replaced under warranty CD player skipped a lot. Re...
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Owned VW's for years and with the arrival of our first-born, decided that the Estate Golf was the way to go. Bought it from available car supermarket in the Midlands at beginning of the year. Car had 21k. Made huge saving buying from Car supermarket ...
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I have owned loads of vw's and have generally loved them. Prior to this car I had a 2001 Polo which was a nightmare Please read comment elsewear). With the birth of our first child we needed a much bigger car and even though I was determined to get s...
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I bought the car as an import (saving thousands!) but despite assurances, the trim level was not as the UK version. As I got the car through a personal lease hire company they paid for the car to be upgraded to spec: ie. Three head restraints in the ...
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Ive had my GTi for 8 years and it still goes like a dream. I think the secret to this has been to keep up with regular services. If you look after it then it will look after you!

Very disappointed with this car. Has spent more time in the garage than on the road. Gearbox needed changing the week after I bought it, window jammed in the door. Fuses blew cost Ł700.00. Bodywork damaged by VW dealer when car in for service, witho...
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This has been the most unreliable car I have ever owned and continues to be. Bought as 'approved' used from a mainstream VW dealer 'for peace of mind' - what a joke Within a month the engine developed a fault. Turned out the 'extended warranty' was ...
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Volkswagens, as well as all cars made these days are all too difficult for a service mechanic to repair or to understand the faults with them VW's and all cars are now being built with engines which are just full of wires and switches for any mechan...
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"If only everything in life was as reliable as a Volkswagen". Remember that? Well had my 2.0GTi for 3 years, having bought it with 15K on the clock and 18 months warranty left. In that time (and only 30K more miles, I' m not a heavy driver) here' s ...
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I had my car for only 2 months and had many faults Firstly the gearbox was very stiff taken to the garage four times paid over £800 on problem but occasionally still stiff 2nd battery dies out, but mainly the gearbox is a major problem of the G...
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I along with many other apparently have had the 'STOP' warning light come on for no oil- and found to be so. I have completed 37000 miles from new and have replaced one lambda probe and I am having to have the engine cleaned out every 2 to 3 weeks I...
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I want to love this car, but the damned thing makes it so difficult for me. At 45000miles, the water pump failed, or was it the thermostat or sensors? Local VW seemed to think it was all of these so, including a service, charged me over £815! (...
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As per many of the other comments here the driver’s side window has collapsed into the door on two occasions. One in warranty then the same window one year later (out of warranty). Whilst VW paid some of the cost I am angry that they did not c...
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Had my car since Jan 02 and have had a few issues with it which I see are also on this site Let me start with oil burning. I have had an engineer attend three times for a fouled oil plug, which caused the engine to run three cylinders and the car to...
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Purchased the car 6months ago from main dealer, 5th VW in 12 years, (2-MK2’s GTi, 2-MK3’s GTi & a VR6), and it has 25k on the clock Car serviced when bought with usual VW 120ish point checks. Although I don't check the oil daily, sur...
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Bought from new December 1999. Ever since I have been experiencing several faults I manage to have these rectified by the dealer while the car was under warranty. Now the warranty has just expired one these faults has now reoccurred. Front o/s windo...
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W here to start, well I’ve had a new set of front disks at 8 months, then the gear box had to come out as a small plastic clip has snapped - wouldn’t spring back from 1st/2nd. Next the air bag light came on (12months old) new switch was...
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Very nice car but a few problems. First the tranny had to be drained and a new part had to be put in (recall I guess) next oil was getting in pass the rings and the sucker was burning oil. (Another recall) So to say it all get an extended warranty...
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Heavy oil consumption in line with other comments about this vehicle, about 1.5 litres per 1000 miles. Both window regulators have failed, thankfully just within warranty. Temperature sensor faulty. Both Lambda sensors replaced as well as HT leads. T...
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I recently bought a second-hand Golf from a VW dealer - only 30k on the clock which and excellent condition for it's age. It's been quite sluggish recently and the dealer found the car needed an Air Mass Meter (called Air Flow in the US). The part i...
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This car had a book price of £25K when new, so expensive for a VW. Issues so far (60K miles on in 4 years) - Gearbox went at 15K miles - Driver's door lock broken - Heated seat failed - Clutch gone - Gearbox gone again at 60K - No longer water...
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On my second Golf turbo diesel, still very happy. First one did loose the door glass but fixed and no problems since Had bad experience with servicing at one local dealer, nearly lost the oil sump plug. Moved dealers and now get excellent service, i...
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Had the car for 4 years now and god, has it cost me some money faults below (1) Had the car 2 months and the paint started peeling off from the rear passenger side quarter and also under the edge of the door. At a closer inspection I then realized i...
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Bought the car on the basis of the reliability of our little Polo that had done 120,000 miles of trouble free motoring I have done only 45,000 miles in the Golf and am disappointed with reliability and build quality Within days of purchase the ignit...
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I have owned Golf GTIs ever since the Mk 1 and becoming progressively disappointed with each Mark The Mk 3 was the last straw and after only 3 months ownership I was looking for something else Loyal to VW, I ended up buying a new 110 bhp GT. TDi whi...
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Initially I’m very pleased with this car having purchased it after reading great reviews about past Golfs Now has 82K on the clock but has had a host of niggles.... Steering pulls to the left.. Central failed in first year... repaired, failed ...
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A loyal Golf owner since 1977 and the apparent change in manufacturer, dealer, service organisation attitudes is finally pushing me to try a change My Mk4 TDi has quality shortcomings, which are ignored/denied/alleged to be unique Rats ate the plast...
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Brakes sometimes loose the servo assistance. This car had had new pads, discs, and brake fluid change. It has now been recalled for a fault with the vacuum pipe in the brake servo.

The f/o/side window has fallen into the door, having stripped the door and removed the door panel (25 minutes), I found that the clips that fix the electric windows to their lifters had both broken. These clip and unclip to the lifters in a matter o...
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Great power, shame about the tappet rattle. Very quiet ride, shame about the drivers door rattle that could not be cured. Dashboard squeaks and rattles. Two new ECU units,two new cruise control switches, new headight switch, low fuel warning light st...
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Power Failure, This would happen as I was driving, the oil light would flash twice and then would lose power. I was lucky on both occasions, was on a straight road. I knew it couldn't be the oil as it was full. When the mechanic checked it a few days...
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Oh dear where do I start. A friend who is fanatical about cars said you can't go wrong with a diesel Golf!! Having gone for a high mileage one 118k I expected one or two problems but in the 5 months of owning it I am about to take it back to the gara...
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A very disappointing purchase, no zip and poor fuel efficiency. Currently I have a problem with acceleration and running of car - if anyone has had this problem then please contact me as the VW dealership in South Sussex gave me such a poor service,...
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You know this story already...bought a 1999 1.8 20v GTi only 26000miles apparently in good condition, full VW history and one owner. (Am I the only one who has wanted one of these since being a kid?) Guess what comes next Tracking way out to the lef...
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I am shocked to see the number of common problems that relate to the Mk4 Golf. I am attempting to deal with VW HQ as I am completely dissatisfied with the service that VW have provided Like many others, I have suffered a failed n/s door window (drop...
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1999 car bought in 2003 from VW dealership with 1year warranty So far I have had the radiator replaced, an air intake unblocked, the boot pistons un-siezed, boot lock un-siezed and these were all after VW's however many point inspection Since then t...
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Bought the car, third owner. So far I have been extremely happy with its performance, although a little heavy in the bends, it can get out of shape. The problems I have encountered so far are The central locking system/alarm went for a ball of chal...
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For a VW, I thought the car would be better First the electric window on the driver side broke twice. Once at 2 years old and second time at 4 years old. I was told by the dealer that it is a common problem which VW knows about so and they paid for ...
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Very impressed with the power of the engine, and the whole car has a well-built feel about it. Excellent interior although I was slightly disappointed with the minimal exterior features, it is a GTi for god's sake, yet it takes a second glance to d...
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Dull for the badge. I bought one of the first off the line assuming that a turbo GTi would give me a lively drive as well as a practical small car While it's hard to criticise the performance, it's never given me much of a kick. No zip, no turbo kic...
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Have been pleased throughout with its consistently good performance Now has high mileage and I should change it. In the light of so many Golf drivers' comments - have I been lucky? Should I go for the new version or switch to something completely di...
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Another unhappy bunny, car pulled to left from day 1 several visits for repair but was told car was built for roads without cambers so cant fix it. Passenger door creaks at least 6 attempts by dealers to fix it, still not fixed, alarm faulty kept g...
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I bought from new from an approved VW dealer and have had the stated annual service carried out as recommended As you can imagine it came as one hell of a shock to be advised at my last service (mileage 24K) that I required a replacement rear axle!...
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I am a disappointed owner of a VW Golf in Australia So much for the vaunted quality and reliability of VW! This car is a real lemon Try this on for size: 2 failed electric windows, collapsed cup holders, failed air mass meter, broken electric mirro...
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If only I'd found this site before "upgrading" from my trustworthy 1991 MK2 Driver I'm dismayed to find that I'm discovering the same problems mentioned time and time again on this page. Erratic idling; twitchy accelerator; starter motor grinding on...
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Bought my dream car, a lovely second hand Mk4 gold. It only had 44000 miles on the clock. It was great for almost a month. Then the boot lock and wiper went Then was fine for almost another month, when the water pump, and radiator went! This cost the...
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Owner of a VW Golf 1.6 SE for over 3 months and very pleased with it so far One fault noticed is that the alarm keeps going off in windy conditions, any help well appreciated.

This is my 4th and probably last VW The previous 3, (2 Polo's & 1 Jetta) were so good to own that I was prepared to tolerate the overpriced and not very interested dealer. The Golf is not so bad that I need to replace it, but it does have its pr...
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I Had so much joy when getting my (new to me) MK4 Golf last year, all mods, well, relative to my previous 10 year old 205 After the honeymoon period a number of problems (which seem common with this car) occurred Steering to left, which I so irritat...
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I bought my car from a fleet dealer with 100,000 miles on the clock and it was great. After getting home it developed a slight twitch when idling, so when I had it serviced I asked for it to be checked & was given the all clear on the VW 5051 c...
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I was the proud owner of my first brand new VW Golf 1.6SE,now 3 years on I am the most disappointed owner of that very same car Problems start after a few week 1. Flat battery due to stereo fault, VW kept my car for several days and told me that it...
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Owned from new, and was bought because of build quality etc The car has been by far the best I have ever owned and after 80000 miles runs better now than when it was new. There are totally no rattles in the car interior and I can honestly say that i...
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Purchased my first Golf 2 months ago (Jan 20030) and so far I'm really enjoying it. Stylish looking car, comfortable interior and good performance. However, its not without its "niggles"! Unusual knocking sound if driven over any sort of bumps at l...
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I recently bought this car and so far I am fairly pleased with it, although I'm worried that could change! I have noticed a couple of faults, the first being erratic revving. I have heard of Golf’s revving right up to 5000rpm but mine will dr...
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Windows repeatedly broken falling into door. In just over 3 years, the passengers side window support has broken twice, drivers side broken once, with window falling into door The glass of the window is fairly heavy but is supported by small nylon/...
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New gearbox required after 48500 miles. Other faults: slight pull to left. Door squeak. Control for rhs door mirror works both door mirrors - have to set the rhs mirror then set the lhs mirror.

Car revved on its own several times up to 5000 revs- nasty! Was eventually fixed (after about 8 trips to VW garage) by replacing the "temperature sender unit" whatever that is!

Just out of warranty, both driver and passenger windows disappeared into the doorframe. VW UK would not comment on this being a design fault, as I'd not used their dealers to do the repairs and no compensation Engine started revving, when idling an...
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I have had the car 6 months (35,000k) and appear to have the common faults. The driver window fell and had to be replaced and I have an erratic idle (haven't yet investigated it).

I purchased a new Golf 1.6SE when they were launched as a replacement to my Mk3 Golf On delivery there were scratches to the windscreen, the automatic wipers/dipping rear view mirror didn’t work The car was returned on numerous occasions to the deal...
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Worst car I have ever had (reliability wise), even worse than the 10 year old Metro I had as a student Common problems, and aren't many that I have experienced include the magical disappearing window glass trick (a £200 fix), the rev and stall,...
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The car started to stall in very slow speeds and in reverse. My local garage cleaned up the throttle valve body but the problem persisted. A week later they replaced the throttle valve body with a new one. So far the bill is £365 The car was ru...
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I have been having what appears to be a common problem with the Golf of 'erratic idling' and cutting out when coming to a stop or at very low speeds. I had it fixed (hopefully) yesterday.
VW replaced the throttle body component (Ł400) and it see...
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Bought new and i still have it 6yrs later. i am generally pleased with it.
Now to the faults, the alarm has never functioned properly, passenger door window dropped to the bottom of the door, w/wiper linkage failed and the temperature gauge does ...
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Car has been driving lovely since having the throttle body component replaced. A new problem has started - my steering wheel has started to vibrate when driving at any speed - any advice?

I purchased the car with 46,000 miles on the clock and with full service history. I had a string of expensive ongoing problems over 18 months of ownership. The gearbox failed,I was told it is due to rivets coming loose and this in turn caused the int...
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Well, I thought I was getting a nice motor by going for a olf, but actually I ended up with a clown car. I've had it for eight months now and am slowly getting the faults fixed but many remain and are getting worse - dangerously so.

The m...
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Fell in love with and bought the Golf 2 years ago. No major problems but quite a few niggles. Petrol consumption is rubbish. I am lucky to get 25mpg! I keep getting told that's because it is an auto. Pulls to the left all the time. Green Flag have ha...
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Hi all, I bought a 99/T Mk IV Golf 3dr 1.4S from a dealer in May of this year, 2004. The car was purchased with an extended warranty, as even though it over 4 years old it had just over 40k on the clock when I bought it. It was repaired under warran...
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I' ve had the car from 36,000 to 50,000 miles and I' ve been impressed with the overall performance and I now understand why people pay more for a Golf When we got the car the rear driver side central locking failed (this is an extremely common prob...
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We bought this Golf in August last year, as we believed the VW spin. Since then it has had a major camshaft problem, a starter motor and a full gearbox and differential failure Since then I have learnt that this is a common fault on Golfs (and other...
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How does one cure the stalling on de-acceleration? Our car is suffering from this just now. Was it the servo feed pipe mentioned by someone else on this web page What a shame the local VW garage in the SWest and VW customer services are so un-helpfu...
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This is our third one, the first in 98 was losing its power when driving. We got our money back and the 2nd one was burning oil Then we moved on to a 99 and now I have just found out that it is burning a small bit of oil with 40000 on the clock. I t...
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I had my Mk4 Golf for 4 years from new. It was a good car for the first few years However things turned sour soon after. Small things at first like rear wiper failure, then one day while on a motorway the tension arm on the timing belt snapped. I wa...
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Nightmare!!! Was so happy that I finally managed to get a car that had a bit of class How wrong, Exhaust corroded in less than a year replacement sounds like a bass tube. The passenger window dropped out, £130! And the same reoccurring problem ...
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Used to own a Toyota, ran it 15 years, never let me down. Decided to treat myself with a brand new Golf. What a big mistake as there are problems too numerous to mention all. Here is a flavour Leaking rear hatch - dealer unable to determine cause. I...
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Owned my Golf 1.4 S since new and have had 59,500 trouble free miles - still on original front brake pads. Do motorway driving, hence 50mpg average since new Took to franchised VW garage for it's 60000-mile service. 2 days later the clutch felt odd ...
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Bought this car less than a year ago from a VW dealer with a one-year warranty. Recently serviced by same dealer for approx. £300 (felt slightly ripped off as little appears to have been done apart from topping up the screenwash - the rest of t...
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After saving for years to get a decent car, (I don't think), and going along with all the hype about Golfs being reliable motors, mine is just out of the 1 year warranty we was given and now all the problems start Vacuum hoses, not starting, rattles...
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I have had this pile of rubbish now for 4 years 1 replacement engine @ 51,000 miles Cuts out constantly Leaking rear washer Front washer failure Rattling dash, doors and seats Warning lights for ABS and oil pressure on constantly This car is rubbish...
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Where do I begin? An absolute nightmare. Was really looking forward to owning a new golf and it has turned out to be the single worst purchase in my life. In chronological order, rear tail light fails after 3 weeks, notice car pulling to left, cent...
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Not a happy bunny In its short life, we have had passenger side window fall through the door, electric mirror knob snap off, mysterious dashboard lights that VW could not troubleshoot. The worst thing for me though has been an annoying "knocking" n...
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I read with interest all the comments about Golfs cutting out when reducing speed and changing to a lower gear. If I had read these before I bought Golf it would certainly have put me off! I couldn't believe so many people had the same problem. My pr...
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Further to my comments about the intermittent fault of cutting out problems lots of Golf drivers have when decelerating. I had the car since May 2004 and the problems started within 4 months. I thought it had been resolved when a new map sensor was...
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Please add to:- my current coment Volkswagen Golf 1400cc S Hatchback 1999
I' ve had the car from 36,000 to 50,000 miles and I' ve been impressed with the overall performance and I now understand why people pay more for a Golf When we got the car...
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Had similar problems to other drivers regarding immobiliser. Although local garage did not consider problem was related to drivers’ side door lock problem went away when fitting new lock Garage said door lock only provides central locking func...
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Deja Vue...I'll add my voice to the long list of despairing dealer fodder My Golf has had the following problems, most are familiar with other posts Electric window mechanism faulty so would not shut properly. Dealer took 3 attempts to fix Rear bul...
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My top of the range VW Golf Convertible with less than 40,000 on the clock has been nothing but trouble Amongst the problems has been a failed clutch - and the most recent and most catastrophic - the wiring loom has short circuited and burnt out - no...
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We purchased our Golf in 2000 with 42,000 on the clock and full VAG history. My wife uses the car to travel to work every day and we go to the Scottish Highlands regularly. The car has been almost faultless even now with 116,000 on the clock, the on...
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I love my Golf. I've not had one problem with it at all and it drives like a dream. Touch of class!

Ignition barrel was changed 9 months ago and new key provided (luckily under extended warranty!) Still having erratic ignition problems- very inconvenient when your car is deemed immobile from a key reading fault I have been told some weird tales -...
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Have done 33,000 miles and just that well-known relay was replaced at 3000. Passenger wing mirror faulty. Replaced sun visors and bonnet resprayed Yes I think paintwork isn’t robust as others have said. Fuel economy excellent. Worried now abo...
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After considerable research of all suitable cars, as soon as we sat in the test car we knew within 500 yds. it was the car, and the model, we were happy to put our own money into. All the usual VW marketed virtues - solid and safe body shell, good ...
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1998 mk3 Golf CL TDi estate bought new from main VW dealer. No real problems with the car itself, good fuel economy and versatile estate car. But the dealer service and VW customer services - I could not believe the arrogant "you are wrong Mr. cust...
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Good car, bought when 5 years old with just 25K on the clock from a main dealer. However, within 24 hours discovered that if pushed hard car would suddenly limit itself to 60mph - Dealer took it back and fixed it within 3 days by replacing the turbo....
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Have owned this car for nearly two years. Completely trouble free fantastic car. Don't want to sell it but hitting 122k miles and needs to go soon. Never broken down or had a problem apart from passenger door not working with the central locking. Pla...
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It’s a nice car to drive. Main problem is with injector pump of my 1.9tdi 110bhp, intermitting voltage to the solenoid, i.e. will not start at times.

My wife's car, 86k from new, and this week I am £1200 lighter due to thrown differential and casing which was smashed to bits Gearbox manufacturer and VW dealer tell me that this is a common fault in the MK4. Has any one else experienced this U...
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Having owned many VW cars in past, with confidence, I bought the car with 59,000 miles on the clock with full VW dealer service history. Nice enough looking car, pleasant interior etc. Pretty much everything inside the car creeks. Something inside ...
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Don't. Rattles, squeaks, engine air sensor went at 30K - Ł400 bill. Windows rattle if they are down when you close to door a la 1970 Skoda - says it all. 6+ Months (yes, really) to get a spare key from a dealer ("they come from Germany mate"), custom...
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Car not starting thought immobiliser was at fault eventually traced to relay in fuse box (no 30) cost Ł8.

I have a Golf Mk4 and its one of the best cars I have had. But it isn’t without its problems.

1.The driver seat makes a sound when you are braking or pulling away. Why?
2. I get the somewhat common problem of the squeaking and rattling. ...
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I purchased this Mk 4 Golf having owned a Mk 3 and Mk 2 Golf before Very disappointed! This will be my last Golf Over the past few years, I have had a number of electrical faults, faulty electric windows, and alarm failure, immobiliser failure Minor...
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I wait each day for a new problem to occur with my Golf...over the first 2 years wel 1. All 4 doors failed to shut...interesting driving to a garage with people holding the doors shut for you. Locks replaced on all doors 2. Glovebox lock broke, lock...
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Am reception, this is usually a problem on the Mk 4 Golf and Mk 2 Passats. The aerial starts to corrode in the roof lining. Am is never as good as Fm anyway. It took VW 3 attempts to sort it out VW dealerships are expensive, arrogant and rude and th...
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'If only everything in life was as reliable as a Volkswagen' If that was true I'd have given up long ago If only they'd spent less time perfecting the drinks holder and more time sorting out the mechanics In just 40,000 miles 1 Incurable irregular i...
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This is my fifth Golf and as reliable as all the others, although this is a Mark IV, which is by far the best Powerful, lovely to drive, solidly built and prefer it to my previous BMW! Rarely in the garage for repairs other than usual servicing Only...
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Disillusionment. What a sad word that is, but it's the first that springs to mind when I get in my Golf every morning I bought this car second hand almost exactly twelve months ago after my trusty 200 year old Astra finally gave up the ghost. So far...
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This is my Wife's car, only used for local trips and driven gently. After 5 years it has still only done 25,000 miles. It has had its share of dailings however Passenger window dropped in - usual breakage of the plastic fittings needing a £80 m...
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I bought the Golf second hand and was lucky to get a one lady owner with fvwsh. The car is blinding. I sold a Mercedes 220 diesel to buy this. Very roomy and all round well-built car But make sure you buy a SE, or above for the extras. Front brakes ...
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DEALER COMMENT

I am a car dealer, so probably have a bigger picture than most, as my experiences are not confined to one car. The MAJORITY of 98 onwards model Golfs we sell have one or more of the follo...
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"Admire the build quality" - something to do while waiting for VW assistance I'd always wanted a Golf as my wife has a Mk3 1.4, which has been superb. It seemed a logical choice to get another Golf after 11 years with my trusty, rather worn-out but...
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Hi. Firstly I'm in Australia.
Bought my car 2nd hand in 2001. Here's a list of stuff that has gone wrong since then:
1. Discs & rotors needed replacing after the first 3 months even after the dealer reassured me they were in good condition wh...
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The most disappointing car I have ever owned. It was bought at 3 years old with 35000 miles from a main dealer. Since then I have had a water pump failure made even more annoying when the dealer remarked that this was the first recorded occurrence de...
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It's a VW Golf and so feels sturdy and safe. But it's had its problems. Only recently the electric window fell into the door and couldn't be retrieved (I understand this is a common problem). Brakes discs seem to corrode all to easily through und...
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I bought this car second hand and ever since it just cuts out when slowing and sometimes very slow at getting any speed up, Also just started, when I lock the drivers door the key gets stuck in the lock and when you turn it back all the windows go d...
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Reading of other peoples’ problems makes ours seem bearable Purchased the car from VW dealership, used, low miles, approx. 9000. Was told that speedometer had been replaced by a previous owner and to add 3000 miles to shown mileage, all backed...
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Bought new after an unreliable MK 3 Golf To date I have had 2 steering columns at just 23,000 miles. Reliable? I think not!

Worst car I have ever owned Previously had MK 11 Golfs without any problems, thought this car would be even better. Only had the car five months averaging a problem every two weeks 1.Replaced rear wash/wipe motor & boot lock due to washer hose l...
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I have had my Golf 7 months it had done 30,000 miles when I got it. It has always pulled slightly to the left but last week it just conked out and would not start. The RAC came out and immediately said it was the cam belt, he towed me to the garage ...
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I bought the car from a VW main dealer with 30k on the clock and it has now done 70k. I drive around 350 miles a week and have it serviced at a VW main dealer Generally the car has been reliable and has needed little major work but there have been d...
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I have just found this web site in an effort to glean some information with regard to an engine noise I have recently discovered on my 85000mile Golf.
It is very similar to - pinking' (pre-ignition) and occurs at around 2500rpm. A friend of mine...
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Purchase the car at 9 months old, with 9k miles on the clock for my local VW dealership. I do not do that many miles, (and having previously own a couple of VW's, thought that the Golf would be a wise choice). Having done 35k miles, I was informed by...
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Overall I am happy with my car. I have owned it since 2000. When I purchased it it had 20000 miles on the clock from a VW main dealer. Not been without problems though. New engine fitted at 70000 miles was a surprise. Work carried out by VW no more p...
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Since buying my Golf GT TDi from new in 1998, I have had to change numerous bulbs and when I’m rolling towards traffic lights, the engine seems to be running on 3 cylinders until I stop the car VW say it’s a characteristic but I know mor...
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Purchasing a Volkswagen will go down in my book as being one of the worst decisions I have ever made For the record I now have 57K on my car, and just had an encounter with the incredibly bad VW service again today My issues have been 23K Transmissi...
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A truly great car and took me a year to find an unmodified, FVWSH example of one. It was VW main dealer trade in It has a great spec, superb powerful engine (the noise is truly excellent), though likes a good drink (average 30 mpg) BIG WARNIN Lots o...
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Apart from being chronically ugly, the VR6 is a brilliant car. It does drink fuel (according to the dial a trip across town is about 16mpg, a carefully driven motorway journey can be 36mpg), but it's just one of those things you have to put up with ...
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Have owned my VR6 for 4.5 years now, and have just found this site. I doubt anyone will be surprised to hear that I have experienced the collapsing window issue - both of the rear windows have fallen into the door. When I asked for a quote from VW, ...
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Car has been good until the infamous "cutting out when it feels like it" problem (at idle, and at 60 mph). Have tried all know remedies - throttle body clean out, replaced distributor, spark plugs, plug leads, ECU relay, coil Bought VAG com tool for...
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Regarding the Mk3 GTi cutting out inexplicably that some have mentioned I had the same problem, but was lucky enough to have access to a VW technician. We had noticed that a few seconds before the cut out, the oil light would flash. He immediately s...
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Great car, 170bhp and pulls like a train. Sure there are a few that will beat the 0-60 but its 60-120+ where it shows its class!! Lots of comments here against Golf' s, the Mk4 GTI (with the exception of the anniversary) are not worthy of the GTI ba...
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Had the problem of intermittent cutting out with this car. However, solved the problem by replacing ECU relay (30 in fuse box). Hope this helps others as I was completely fed up with it This was 5 lemons before I sorted it; I now have a fully functi...
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My car has just had a MoT - this is the first car ever for me that haven’t needed a fortune to MoT it. Its been completely solid and reliable, and surprisingly economical It’s fast enough to keep up with the traffic but is not a very fas...
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Electrical fault, engine cuts dead randomly, sometimes every day, sometimes not for weeks. Garage now given up looking for the cause. Electric window fault, I think it has obsessive compulsive disorder!

For those that have an intermittent problem where the car cuts out and then you have to wait a while before it restarts. If you hear a click before the car will restart it could be a relay - this will cost about £20 VW had my car for a week as ...
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I have a Mk3 Golf GTi and am having big problems Sometimes it won't start; sometimes it cuts out when I'm driving along. It has had a new distributor, ignition coil unit, plugs, leads, ignition starter switch and now I have had the aftermarket immob...
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I've owned this car for 7 months and it's an absolute lemon. Bought with 37K miles on the clock and full S.H. I thought I had got a good un.
But no, now on 51K miles I've had to have a new coil, clutch, water pump, and it's packed up on me so ma...
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Basically a wonderful car. Owned from new and has 110k miles. Still says 62MPG on a run. The cat went (expensive) and it currently suffers from noisy brakes (only sometimes and the dealer says that pads are ok) The other problem is the front suspens...
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I have been an owner of two Golfs and a Mk 2,3 & 4 Transporter vans since 1983. Although the drive and reliability of all have served me very well, I have seen a drastic decline in their service standards and reliability I am fed up with the sta...
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Wife loves car - I think it is a dog. Only bought it because we have an old B reg Mk2, which just runs and runs with no problems By the sound of it - all my problems have been seen before. Questions for anyone out there - did you cure any of the fol...
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Hi to everyone who has had a water leak in their driver footwell Basically my word of advice is don't take your car to Volkswagen (don't even ring them!). They will have you believe that the problem is so serious and unfixable as to have you shoppin...
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Bought the car 18 months ago, second hand at 40k, from a VW specialist First 3 months: Handbrake sticking, new exhaust and two new tyres. Next a banging sound emerged from the gearbox whenever accelerating in first gear, taken to the garage 3 times ...
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Purchased 2nd hand 12mths ago only 46k with electric windows & AC. nearside passenger rear window won't work (motor runs but window doesn't). Also marginal front shock leak, so both need replacing Flat spotting from cold in 3rd, new plugs didn't...
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Overall it's been an ok car. I bought it used in 2000.

The driver's side lock fell out within the first year I owned it. The battery has been replaced 3 times in 5 years--don't buy a VW battery. The AC was clogged and water was backing up i...
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This is the most reliable value for money car I've ever driven. Engine and body is brilliant even through hard driving on beach, speed humps and rough ground regularly. It has been bashed about and is strong as an ox. I haven't driven a car to come c...
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I love this car even though there are a few minor problems such as a side moulding problem, the door lock came out with the key but very inexpensive to fix thanks to the dealership Also when the weather is cold the passenger side door will not open ...
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I bought this car used 1 year ago with 65000 miles. I'm thinking that in another 3 years the only part left will be the engine block. I put $600 in to replace the belts when I first bought it. The transmission makes a ticking noise - especially no...
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Brilliant car, goes well, sounds great, does use oil but this is the second I have owned and both did the same.

Had since 96 done 131k, just returned from Le Mans trip loaded to the gunnels. Pulls well, got 39 mpg surprised to read other Golf comments on site Serviced at main dealer. Drivers door now totally rusted rest of car looks very good Has been a very ...
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I bought the car about a month ago, since then I spend over $1200 trying to find out why the car jerks when I drive 60 to 80 kph and hesitates in the morning. Have changed cap and rotor, plugs, wires, cleaned the mass air flew sensor, gas filter. Wen...
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I’m very pleased with car until driving car on motorway. There was the feeling as though someone had pressed the brake the car had no power When ignition is turned off then back on it is ok until approx 70mph then fault starts again VW garage ...
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Peach with a slice of lemon This SE is the last of the Mark 3 batch. It is nice to drive, responsive and handles well, though the ride is a touch too firm. Bearing in mind that at 125,000 miles it still seems like a pretty reasonable car I suppose i...
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Had the car for 2 years now with only 1 major problem - the clutch. Apparently a common problem where the clutch cable adjuster seizes up and wears the clutch plates out Expensive to repair even at an independent garage. Nice drive though a bit on t...
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My first car - I have only had the car a few months. Took it to a lousy garage recommended by a lousy Insurance Company (name as in precious stone)! Anyway, indicator lights keep cutting out - worked fine before it went into lousy garage - Anyone g...
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I have had this car for two years. No problems, however, lock to driver's door has been replaced. I use it for town driving mainly, which is uneconomical at 24 mpg. It's got low mileage (53k). It's not quite as good as my previous Mk II, as it's co...
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I wanted a Golf soft top more than any other car and finally managed to afford one last year. I live in Jersey and I challenge anyone to find more shocking service than here. The staff are rude, problems with my fan belt making horrible noises are ...
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Bought car year ago, had water flange/distributor replaced because of leaking (later found by myself it was just a hose, garage went the expensive route though of course not bothering to replace the hose) A few creaks here and there that I can't fin...
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Overpriced and over-rated. Would never buy another VW now - this was my 3rd, the worst. Bought 6 months ago with 52000 miles on and it blew it's head gasket, broke its central locking and needed a new door handle of all things. Quite nippy, stereo w...
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Just wondering if anyone has experienced their Golf "coughing" in mid-travel...car just seems to lose all power and stall. I've had to push it to side of road and wait 5 mins before it'll start again! This has happened in city and on motorway - I...
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Bought 2 and a half years ago with 65k on clock in excellent condition. Private sale fsh shocks had it and were replaced with Eibach sports lowered suspension Totally transformed handling felt like a new car, fitted 17 inch rims, tends to bottom out...
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I have had this car 4 months and ever since buying it have had an engine fault that not even a VW garage can seem to rectify It has an intermittent power loss and kangarooing problem that I have been told could be down to anything from a faulty wire...
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Hi there, I bought a 1995 2.0 16v Golf and within the first week it wouldn’t start every now and again. It would fire, rev to about 4000 revs and die and that’s all it would do. Then i would leave it five minutes and it would be o.k. After about ten ...
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Bought as an 8 year old car so a few problems are to be expected but electrical glitches are in a class of their own. No sooner do you identify and fix one thing than another goes wrong. Mechanically sound and body work good (ish) but if you are look...
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Brilliant car absolute peach to drive, I had the same problem as a lot of you with the random cutting out. it wasn't until my mechanic changed the cam shaft position sensor, after reading about similar problem with subaru's that it's been sorted - n...
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I have loved our Golf for the two years I have had it, but now the ABS light is coming on for no apparent reason. Have just taken it to a VW dealership, who put in a new ABS sensor at a cost of Ł250, only for the light to shine brightly the minute I...
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Great car apart from one thing that has just happened.......snapped the bonnet cable somewhere near the front of the car and can't get the bonnet open no matter what I do Help would be greatly appreciated.

Howdy. Just bought my very first car: A 1995 VW Golf CL 1.8. The car is in excellent condition. Bought it at 180,000km. No problems yet. If I continue to maintain the engine, how many years could I get out of her? What is the average km for this part...
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I adore my car (it's my fourth Golf) and with 135k on the clock (N reg) it is doing me really well. However, there is a leak in the boot which appears to be coming from around the light fitting, but no-one can find it. Someone said it may be coming ...
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My first Golf, not impressed I gave it a full service when I got it. Oil change, rotor arm, distributor cap, HT leads, spark plugs, air filter and fluid top-up. The clutch needed changing at 80,000 miles, which cost me nearly £200 because an en...
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Major hassle - cutting out on changing down gears (temp gauge goes cold despite driving 30 mins.). Local vw specialist and dealer at a loss and unsure of cause. Any ideas or comments would be appreciated.

I have owned the Golf Mk 1, 2 and 3 and a 1972 Beetle all without any major problems However the Mk 4 is the worst car in existence. I have had my car 6 years from new and here are the problems that I can remember Set of rear shocks when car was 3 m...
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Bought for just under Ł2k a year ago with 79k miles on the clock. A superb reliable runner, no problems here. Don't see many GL's on the road as the CL is more common but I would highly recommend this as a used car.

Recently bought my car having been divorced, had a few new cars on the "Mota...y" scheme and whilst the novel factor was there now being single this is a great car so in comparison with new cars the Golf 3 has still got it.. mines a bourdeaux red wol...
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Bought this car in Feb 2004 with just 56k on the clock. Cracking engine, one rust spot on the driver' s door, but besides that, cosmetically, it's fine Economy is superb considering it's a 1.4 (why oh why oh why) speed. It'll give me 35+ to the gall...
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Lack of power steering and fifth gear is a nightmare as is it's gas guzzling Fairly reliable in the 18 months I've had it although I've had to replace cam belt and distributor Biggest problem is that the passenger door fails to shut. It's as though ...
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Good car it would seem, - however has had a lot go wrong in a short period of time for a so-called 'reliable' car. The latest is the oil light flashing, accompanied by a beeping sound, despite the levels not appearing to be low. Any ideas??

This is my first car and was bought 4 years ago. It had had one owner since new and a VW FSH I have carried on with the VW history and have been very pleased with the service. It is a great little car and although suffering from rust and has done 10...
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My car has been coughing and cutting out over the last few months. I went through all the electricals, replacing one by one. I replaced the plugs, leads, and ignition box all to no avail Finally replaced the distributor, and has been running like a ...
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Surprised to find another VW Golf Ryder with the same problem as my car i.e. coughing on the motorway, rev counter flickering like mad. I've noticed that often when this problem starts the oil lamp flashes - even though there is plenty of oil in th...
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Have had my Golf back in the garage every month since December 2002 and spent a whole lot of money in those months I have had the following replace; Coil pack, Distributor, Cam Belt, Oil Change, Axle Bushes, Brakes etc., and still my car cuts out. ...
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To all who have a problem with their Golfs cutting out or stalling, my golf used to run like a dream but suddenly started cutting out. Then it started stalling.
It would always start up again after about 5 minutes except the last time it stalled ...
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Water leak. Recently we find water (sometimes several inches) in footwells front and back on driver's side whenever it's been raining. Have had both doors off and membranes replaced. Still no solution. Any ideas?
In every other respect we are qui...
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I have a Golf, which I love, but a couple of months ago it started cutting out. Then it started to stall, it would normally start after a few minutes except on the last occasion when it wouldn't start not for love nor money.
An AA man came to hel...
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I owned a 3dr 5 speed with power steering for 7 years. Very solid build quality with an excellent comfortable drive, especially on motorways. Good fuel economy of about 320-360 miles on a full tank. Hampered on hills as the engine had very little gru...
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Pros: Very solid feel. Good safety features. Very fast Cons: usual problems with rattles & squeaks, especially rear suspension. Window raising mechanism replaced after a year (common problem with all VW's here in Dubai). Very thirsty: no more t...
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Bought as my 2nd car after passing my driving test, and first thing to sort out was the leak, which involved a new front screen seal (which was probably bad timing), very soft suspension, lacks power without a turbo, goes through brakes for breakfas...
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Have had to change loads of bits on this from shocks, brake discs, bushes, catalytic converter/exhaust, metal brake pipes etc All of these are things that wear normally in time; it's just my bad luck it happened the time I got it. I still like the t...
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Had this car for three months, been back to garage virtually every week since Exhaust knocking on underneath of car. No one seemed able to fix it Now got a horrendous whining noise, which comes on at intervals, but never when at a garage! Alternator ...
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My car is one of the last Mk1 convertibles.. I enjoy driving it.. Its well built and its looks very smart considering its so good value (cheap used). The best ones are LHD from Germany, because they have more extras (power steering & more colours)...
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Heard Golfs were reliable so bought one. What a mistake! Firstly oil light flashes and buzzes at me intermittently but goes off when I rev it very hard Also can be driving along and suddenly rev counter goes wild and the car cuts out and won't start ...
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It seems I am in the same boat as a lot of other owners I have owned this Golf from new and have only done approx 30284 miles. For the last year it has been having problems starting. It appears to have most problems on a journey of about 5 minutes t...
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I have had the same problem as other Golf Drivers' . Car suddenly cuts out, rev counter goes mad etc. I had the ignition switch replaced got car back and it still did the same then had the distributor replaced two weeks ago. Touch wood. It has been ...
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It doesn't start. The problem is it the engine starts normal and doesn't continue to stay on. Now there nothing the car is kaput, the garage has said to change the ignition coil Does any one know about it or had any experience of it. If please reply...
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This car is a nightmare Bought it four years ago from VW Skoda official dealer in South Cheshire. Clutch cable broke two days later and dealer couldn't source part for days and then couldn't fit it. They spent almost a whole day trying and I ended u...
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Great car at first, now the bane of my life Same old story, rev counter goes mad, and then the engine cuts out. Spoke to an independent garage and all they could say was we could try this or try that. I am not prepared to just throw money at this I ...
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Fantastic car, economical, nippy, great little motor, bodywork has stayed in great condition and the engine still purrs once it’s warmed up.

Hoping you can help. I've got a Golf had it for a few years now and its been fine Recently just out the blue it doesn’t start. Called the RAC out 4 times in the past and they can't start it either They say it’s the distributor but I've h...
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After owning this car for 3 months it started 'coughing' on the motorway, rev counter flickering like a mad alec. Seems to happen when warm. Conks out periodically and after ten minutes wait starts again OK. Took it to various garages and eventuall...
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Now got 3 mk3s in the family! Wife, son and daughter. Really reliable and solid motors. Bodywork nearly always good. To all the comments regarding oil pressure warning lights/buzzer when oil levels are OK, I have been told that other than a sensor fa...
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I bought the car of a mate who said he had some problems; his dad and him thought they had fixed the car before selling it to me.
Great but not for long the car decided one night not to work at a pub car park parents on holiday, not good!
She...
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To all you people with weird tacho problems, then the car cuts out and won't start until some random time has past. This is almost definitely the distributor. I had mine changed and the problem has gone away.

What a cracking car! We bought ours from a main dealer in Cambridge when it was 8 years old with 48k on the clock. It had the cambelt changed and the bodywork tidied up (there were characteristic rust spots under rear window) as part of the sale. To read the FULL REVIEW, click here - Its FREE to browse, you just need to register.

I recently bought a 1993 Golf diesel - have had problems but love car - now I'm told by my independent mechanic that the crank shaft was never good on the 93's - this one has been ground down twice now - next time needs a new one - a $2000 repair -...
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My V6 went in for the 30k service last week. It hasn't needed new brakes so far and all Wow, where to start. First, I was greatly impressed with the car from the specs alone. However, I should have known never to buy a new revision model of a car (t...
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153,000 miles and going perfectly. This is the 75BHP Turbo diesel and it is pokey enough but economical. Problems? None serious, usual servicing keeps it sweet. Put in a new clutch recently, oil change every 8K. Everything original still works. Brake...
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Love my Golf, owned her for about 2 years, not had any major problems but after a good 10 years needs a new roof which sets you back £500 She steers like a tank and isn't a comfortable car on the motorway as its very noisy! But she looks great ...
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My wife has a 1.4 Golf car, for a while it was absolutely fine, then it occasionally behaved strangely, the rev counter would shoot up and down rapidly, and the engine would then cut out, sometimes it would start again straight away, sometimes it wo...
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Erratic service history, 2nd owner and love it to bits. Still keeps up with the majority of 'more modern' cars Just had it in for first service in 3 years after it kept cutting out at low revs - nothing wrong with the engine that a service wouldn't ...
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I paid £600 for this car and can quite honestly say that I love it. Its got a personality of its own, has not let me down, and goes as good as new I wish VW made their new cars this well, especially the frustratingly poor and overpriced Mk4, wh...
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Having owned my car for about 5 months now, I cannot believe the difference between this and the 8V. The car is fast and so far (touch wood) has been very reliable.123K on the clock and all is well.

Fantastic car! Build quality was far better than my current Polo and although minor parts did need replacing, this was only ever because of normal wear and tear I travelled about 500 miles a week in it and it never let me down - not bad for what wa...
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I've had this car since new - nearly 13 years of blissful motoring Just starting to show the first rust spots on stone chips, despite being kept on the street. No major parts have needed to be replaced, and I should have completed 100,000 trouble-fr...
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Well what can I say about my Golf I love the damn thing. Its currently done 123k and still going strong. I picked it up in 2001 with no problems until 2 months later when the clutch started slipping. That changed and all is looking good One slight g...
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The Goo Fast, I thought the 16v GTi was quick but the G60 just blows it out of the water Looks, you just can't go wrong with the Mk2 shape, a classic Ride, Sits lower then other Mk2's as standard so gives a more responsive and firmer rid The Ba Fuel...
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Still goes like a bomb after 11 years! Tornado red paint requires monthly attention to stop it going "milky". Rear brake calipers replaced after ten years & 85000m. Main dealers of little use so now stick to independent specialists love this c...
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Great Cars (previous 1.6 Mk2 did 350k miles before engine expired as I was pressing it to 100mph) current one does 1500 miles a week minimum on LPG conversion, only niggle is paintwork but hey I was advised not to buy red

I've had the car for 2 1/2 years and it has only has done 60,000 miles with no problems until the last few months. I get a really loud droning sound when driving in a straight line and when turning right. When I turn left the noise stops. I have...
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one of the most reliable bullet proof cars i have ever had the privilage of driving except the classic 900 saab

Great car, well built, great performance and still holds up well despite it been 14 years old. Now with 127,000 on the clock its never let me down in the two years I have owned the car apart from the replacement of a few wear and tear items that are ...
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Had the car 2 years now and amazing no problems whatsoever; coming up to 130,000 miles and still going strong Good strong reliable German car.

Anyone know Long Eaton Derbyshire, near East Midlands airport? Remember through Long Eaton there was a funny little temporary bridge near a large crane lorry park The bridge was 2m high and 5m long, very difficult for buses. My Mk2 accidentally wen...
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I hear from a lot of others on this site, that their Golf drinks oil. Well, mine is 12 years old, and it has never drunk any litre of oil. I haven't had any major problems with it. It's my first car (bought it in 2001) and I hope, if the car gives u...
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Superb car! A few problems due to modification, i.e. lowering, tracking and camber now out. Starts first time every morning, pulls very strong, with 117,000 on clock, featured in local paper recently, very happy!

Bought VW Golf Mk2 Driver 1600 after a Rubbish truck destroyed my Golf Mk2 Tour 1800. Yet another example of Mk2's at their best. It just keeps running with no problems, always fun to drive and a joy to own.

Have owned this car since 1999 and 67000 miles. It has now just clocked 100000. Generally a pretty good car regularly makes 450 miles from a tank and drives well. Needed a cam belt, engine mount, tyres, exhaust and fuel pump when I bought it. Since t...
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I had this car for about 2 years. Cost me £500, plus new brakes and tyres. It was fantastic. Went well, handled well, very few problems (apart from a bit of rust) I treated it very bad, and eventually blew the engine, but it had a very hard lif...
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Not a bad car, although I’m starting to experience problems with high revving (2000RPM) whilst stationary. It's been in the garage 3 times, all telling me that the accelerator cable was too tight. This problem was supposedly fixed, but the pr...
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Great car, Great handling, quite quick, unbeatable package

Such positive comments! We know we've done well, don't we?
I bought my Oak green 1990 16V Golf in September 1997 with about 113,000 under its belt. Its just passed 182,000 and I absolutely love it.

I started servicing it every 5000 mi...
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I bought this car from having a bad experience with a 306 (that left me a bit short). Didn't have much money to play with so opted for an older car What a great buy. Worth it's weight in gold. It runs like a dream, and the engine is very quiet. It h...
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Simply awesome for what it is. The paintwork is totally rust free after 14 years! A tune up in Nottingham and the car runs better than most things on the road Performance cam, Powerflow exhaust, air filter plus GTi interior, full GTi bodykit (inc bi...
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Awesome car. My brother bought it 5 years ago when he pranged the old Mk1 that I'd sold him. He managed to clock up 80000 miles and did almost all the servicing himself He sold it to me when he went to the States a couple of months ago. Unfortunatel...
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130,000 miles and getting a bit rusty (yet to see a similar white Golf that isn't rusty - something about the paint?), but still the most reliable car I’ve ever owned The most work it's ever had done to it is in it's life is 1 new timing belt,...
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Highly reliable the older it gets. But there's a problem. Some reprobate snapped off my aerial and I am fed up with coathanger so trying to DIY-replace but can't get access to the wiring under dashboard. Factory fitted so can't just substitute aeri...
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Can any body help: - auto choke keeps cutting in after getting warm initially - typical journey - into work 20 to 25 miles. Choke has been known to remain on all the way. Even on the mildest of mornings choke always seems to be excessive you would ...
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Car starts when it wants to, usually doesn’t want to start right after I turn it off I replaced the starter and am still having problems with it. Any thoughts out there?

I absolutely adore this car! It has close to 180K on the clock, and still goes like a rocket - and reliability is faultless What's most impressive is that the car has had a hard life before I bought it; I am slowly bringing it back into top conditio...
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I've had my car 2 months and my driver' s door lock won't open, the others open so the central locking is still working. If any one has any ideas I would be grateful.

This car has been in my family since new and I have used it for about 10 years and has 89000 miles on the clock. It’s been an excellent car and has been virtually trouble free Until now that is. A few weeks ago my heater failed and the fuse fo...
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I'm the third owner, bought it from my Mum in 1994. Prior to that it was a company car in London, I think The odometer broke at 143,000 miles and that was 4 years ago - so I figure it must have done getting on for at least 250-300k now Looks a bit s...
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Still quick off the mark, these cars are great. Has not let me down yet, after 135,000miles. Handles well, will get 30mpg normally. Highly recommended.

Bought it last August with 88500 miles. It's totally unmodified & came with service history. The Golf is an absolute hoot to drive & gives great economy. It has a couple of minor annnoyances...the door handles don't operate very well, the seats rock ...
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I have owned this car for 18 months and have had no problems other than the usual consumables (ie brake pads & discs,tyres).The car has now covered 190,000 miles and still performs extremely well and returns an average 29mpg according to the MAF comp...
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I have owned my Black Golf MK2 16v GTi with air con since new August 1 1989 (14 years and 3 months), 138k mileage The dealer caused the only problems I had originally. Unbelievably bad service that VW stripped them of dealership Junior salesman actu...
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I bought this car two years ago, with a very low mileage and full VW service history The reliability has been excellent; it has never broken down. Rear wheel bearings have been replaced and the nearside rear electric window-winding mechanism has f...
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Car is an absolute star, has been driven from Portsmouth to Newcastle non-stop, numerous trips to Birmingham from Portsmouth and the daily 15-mile commute to work every day in heavy traffic without a squeak Holds its own on the motorway, very nice s...
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Brilliant car. Had from new. Now over 13 year old and 130000 miles and still running strong. Only problems were automatic choke needed replacement a few a times, once befor car was a year old Also same ‘coughing problem’ as person with ...
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I've had this car for nearly two years now and have had wonderful reliable motoring, not bad as it's already done 140,000 miles However I’m having the coughing problem as described by some other people. My car coughs when it's cold though and ...
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Bought second hand car 4 weeks ago and what a nightmare its been. For the first few weeks it was great but then the weather started to get colder and I thought that was the reason why the car wouldn't start. One day it works and next it doesn’t. The ...
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A very reliable car that never broke down or had problems starting in the winter. Power steering made it easy to drive. Not very many mod cons inside, but solid to drive. Not the most econmical on petrol, being an automatic, however, it did have a ...
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The best and most reliable car I have ever owned, without a doubt. Still on original clutch, great economy and goes like a rocket! I wouldn't swap for a brand new Golf!

The greatest all round car the world has ever produced. 200K still going.

The fourth Golf I have owned. It is the oldest and possibly the best Nos. 1 and 2 were both Mk 2 Drivers - one auto one manual - both gave me two years each of almost trouble free motoring. No. 3 was a Mk 3 GTi 8 valve. Plenty of creature comforts ...
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My Dad gave me this car when he got a newer Vauxhall Carlton and he's wanted it back ever since! It's done 140k on mostly original parts (new cambelt 20k ago) and still feels 'tight'. I've done 10k in the 9 months I've had it's not complained once T...
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Now on 170K. Yearly service. No problems. The worst I can think to say is that the idle speed can be a bit unpredictable. Having read all the Mk 3 & 4 comments, I'm glad I never upgraded!

This is my 2nd 16v Golf. Luv em to bits but for the cutting out of the engine when I come up to junctions, lights etc Been to various tuning places, and explained my trouble but to no avail, costing a fortune, any ideas anyone would be grateful. Is ...
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Possible one of the most reliable Golf's ever built. Had it 3 years and all I've had to replace is tyres (obviously), expansion bottle (a whole £14.00). Now it needs a new clutch at 84k miles. Not bad I think for the age.

I've had my Golf for about 6mths and up to now have had very little trouble with it and have been amazed at how quick it can go Unfortunately I have just started having problems where the engine stalls when I slow down or stop, as soon as the clutch...
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1986 VW Golf GTi Mark 2, 1.8L, 8 valve purchased in 1991 Over 170000 miles now recorded, with the original clutch just having failed. 50+ mpg with ease, 0 to 60 mph in 8 seconds, climbs long 1 in 5 hill in fifth gear without any stress, and still ac...
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Quite simply the best car I've ever owned. 205000 miles, engine and gearbox never touched other than servicing. Original clutch, shocks etc. Body only minor rust. Do they still build them like this?

I have loved and looked after this car for 18 years, and she has never given me any problems. Probably because she has been regularly serviced and not driven by a girl racer! Sadly, my regular mechanic has retired and without him I'm lost! Can anyone...
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10 years old, not a rattle, not a bit of rust, runs sweet, everything works, need I say more!

I bought this car about 9 months ago for less than Ł500 with 160000 on the clock. It started misfiring when hot a short time later. After checking many things I found it to be a simple loose earth lead on the engine block. Since then it has run fant...
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I bought my Golf from a neighbour for £856 months ago. It had been standing for three months and I bought it in the dark On my first drive the next morning it filled with blue smoke and ground to a halt. The heaters, radio, horn, lights and rea...
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I bought this car with a very low mileage and full VW history 2 years ago Some fairly minor things have had to be repaired e.g. rear wheel bearings. The rear electric windows are rather dodgy However, the car itself is very sound, with minor rust sp...
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Mental, the car is a nutcase! 170000 miles, all original parts, 0-60 8.0sec. Zero to 100 impressive too. 100 to zero not quite so impressive but more on that later Lovely handling, so well balanced and forgiving. It can change direction very quickl...
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I was given my grandmother's aging 1100 Golf C a year ago (2003) when she moved into sheltered accommodation. She used it for running down to the shops and going to church. She also kept it in a garage every night, so in fantastic nick, considering ...
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I recently bought a LHD Automatic that has been imported from Germany last year It's in very good condition having only covered 57,000 Km. So far I'm quite happy with the car. No major work to be done, the rear washer doesn't work, and one seat tilt...
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I bought the car new in August 2005. After completing less than 1000 miles in it, I had to take it back to the dealer in early September because the car lacked power in the higher gears and had a very high fuel consumption (25mpg). Three weeks later ...
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I have always loved the MK1 and MK2 Golf, so when I had finally saved enough money, I went and bought my MK2 Golf. The cars bodywork was in great condition for a car, which was 11 years old at the time.
However, I had bought a bit of a dog and t...
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With regard all people with Golf Ryder that coughs and oil light flickers, ensure that you are using good grade oil as if not this can affect oil sensor which in effect makes engine go wild My Ryder is cutting out random factor have replaced fuel fi...
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