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ronthescone, North East
HATCHBACK (1992 - 1998)
2.0 GTi 3dr
PROS: Cheap to run ish. sailed through every mot barr 1 (exhaust bracket)...
CONS: not the 16v... more

peterfleminguk, East Midlands
HATCHBACK (1984 - 1992)
1.3 5dr
PROS: First car and had some style. Handles well and has character. Very reliable...
CONS: Was a bit rusty but no more than I would expect. Maybe less.... more

captainjim600, Scotland
HATCHBACK (1992 - 1998)
1.8 SE 5dr
PROS: 100 % reliable as long as you have it serviced every year. looks sporty comfortable car...
CONS: because its so heavy its not so quick off its mark... more

HHenry, South East
HATCHBACK (1997 - 2004)
1.8 T GTi 3dr
PROS: I have loved having the Golf and if we were not upgrading due to family,I...
CONS: Sometimes the computer warning lights come on and there is nothing wrong?!... more

scoobybabe, Wales
HATCHBACK (1992 - 1998)
1.8 GL 5dr
PROS: pretty nippy +nice to drive...
CONS: seats not comfy enough + to quick off the mark... more

mrratty, West Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1997 - 2004)
1.9 SE TDI 100 5dr Auto
PROS: Very good build quality and holds value....
CONS: Auto boxes are great while there working but if they go wrong a reconditioned one... more

joey6540, South West
HATCHBACK (1997 - 2004)
2.0 GTi 5dr
PROS: Great to drive,smooth and feels solid,feels like your getting alot of car for your money.highly...
CONS: Electric window failed me!feels slow low down,heavy car makes it slow on acceleration,interior light has... more

billybong, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (1984 - 1992)
1.8 GTi 5dr
PROS: Quick of the mark, flexible engine with loads of torque, a real pleasure to drive,...
CONS: A bit noisy and not much else realy as long as its a well maintained... more

weefailrey, Scotland
HATCHBACK (1992 - 1998)
2.0 GTi 3dr
PROS: car handles fine, good 2 drive...
CONS: fuel consumption isnt very good... more

daskworksdale, South East
HATCHBACK (1992 - 1998)
1.8 Driver 3dr
PROS: Solid drive. Good performance for Ins group. Safe. Aged well....
CONS: Electical issues as they age.... more

krisupfold, South West
HATCHBACK (1992 - 1998)
1.8 Driver 5dr
PROS: Good looking car, Very nice to drive with good all round vision & Handling. Pretty...
CONS: This car should come with front fog lights instead of pretend ones.... more

Jakeboy222, Scotland
HATCHBACK (1997 - 2004)
1.4 S 3dr
PROS: Looks Good - Subtle but Expensive, not showy - blue glow dials, seats are great,...
CONS: Not fast, but you can work within the engines limit every day very easily, great... more

broonoRFC, Scotland
HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.4 S 5dr
PROS: nice smooth runner, solid feel to it, totally reliable, real value for money, quick off...
CONS: heavier fuel consumption than the mark 4 version due to it being a heavier car... more

dinzi7879, North East
HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDS (1993 - 1998)
2.0 GTi Colour Concept 3dr
PROS: VW Golfs are just quality cars, i bought the GTI colour concept in yellow n...
CONS: For a 2.0 engine i think it lacks power... more

1goforit, North West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1997 - 2004)
1.9 GT TDI 130 3dr
PROS: shifts, comfy, fuel consumption...
CONS: expensive to service, clutch after 40000 miles, niggly rattles,... more