2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI review from UK and Ireland
"Great Car, poor customer care"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All four disc's within 5,000 miles became considerably scored. VW customer care were extremely unhelpful, somehow I managed to get have disc's and pads changed by a dealer. Be warned VW customer care will not want to assist.
Within the first 6,000 miles oil required topping up with 1 litre of Oil.
Due to a problem with the offside rear door the locking mechanism required replacement.
Persistent problem with the rear screen wash/wipe has resulted at times in restricted view out of the rear screen.
General comments?
Anybody taller than six feet may find driving position and the left knee (for RHD cars) hitting the dashboard this makes for uncomfortable long journeys.
Boot space is disappointing and could be better.
Very economical driving.
Great performance once you're out of first gear.
VW Customer care needs to ensure they understand the difference in Extended Service and Variable Service.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 TDI (130 BHP) Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20131 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 12th January, 2003 |