Faults:

The funny thing is nothing has gone wrong that has been outside of regular upkeep and repair for a car with this mileage.

I bought the car with a bad clutch and replaced it along with the CV axles. CV axles weren't bad, but at 60 dollars a piece for new, why not while I am in there.

At 250k miles I replaced ball joints and control arm bushings, along with wheel bearings.

Then at 269k I replaced the timing belt and water pump, along with the tensioner.

General Comments:

Overall this has been an amazing car; love the looks. It has been the cheapest car I have ever owned, not just because I do all my own work. The parts are cheap and easy to locate, and the repairs are easily done in less than a few hours at home. I am convinced that if you own a 2.0 manual trans car, that you can pretty much take care of it yourself with little knowledge of cars.

I have put 70k miles on the car in one year, and will keep driving it till it won't go any more.

Faults:

Old car, but a solid performer. Needs control arm bushing, and strut tower bearings and bushings. Otherwise, quiet, dependable, and solid.

General Comments:

Like the height adjustable seats and solid road feel on the highway. Cruises easily at 80, even though it is only a 115 HP engine.

The trunk has a ton of room, along with pockets on the sides to stash things, so they don't roll around.

Faults:

Front wheel bearings replaced in 2009, not too surprising with the mileage. Had to replace the wheel bearings again. Both sides. I think the wheel bearings are not made to previous standards.

Engine has been running good, and I faithfully change every 10,000 Km with synthetic, however I recently noticed that low growl of the turbo is missing when I put the foot down at 80 to 90 kmph. I have never experienced turbo problems, and don't know where to start. I'm hoping for 500,000, and I'm heading for Florida next week. Have I got time to solve this?

General Comments:

At 63 miles per imperial gallon /4.54 litres, I'm okay with my Jetta.

Faults:

Only things wrong were radiator that needed replacement, and a new battery, both of which I was aware of before purchase.

All major repairs done at 200,000km or before including timing belt, water pump, clutch, and all other major repairs, as well as minor fixes and fluid replacements.

General Comments:

The car not only was an amazing drive and a pleasure to look at, it also saved my life.

Comfy interior, classy exterior, great engine, and awesome safety. Was hit head on at about 60km, car took all the hit and saved me; miss her dearly.

Key to this and any VW, is to keep it regularly maintained, and find a small, local repair shop specializing in Euro cars. These guys give the best bang for buck on repairs and service, keeping costs low.