1983 Volkswagen Golf Mark 1 review from UK and Ireland
"A women magnet"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed new head gasket after 150,000 miles due to an oil leak.
New exhaust system @ 130,000 miles.
2 new shocks due to excessive pot holes on my road.
General comments?
Very good, clean car. Economical and cheap to run, and easy to keep clean (look really nice when polished). Still runs very sweetly. I myself service it every 3,500 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 240000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Mini |
| Date of Entry | 1st February, 2004 |