Faults:

Driver's side window got stuck and wouldn't go up; fixed with a bit of silicone spray.

A couple of bulbs have failed.

The car wasn't idling with the air con turned on. Eventually found out that it needed a new throttle body.

The carpets unfortunately seem to get wet at times; have yet to figure out where water is getting into the car.

General Comments:

Cheap to maintain and cheap to buy.

If you cannot afford to spend much on buying a car and you're looking for simple transport to get from point A to point B, and a car that you can easily maintain yourself at home, then I would definitely recommend a Citi Golf. Just make sure you get one with a working air conditioner.

Faults:

The waterpump failed after 171000km.

Body has dents.

General Comments:

The car has a lot of pulling power from 0-100Km in 9.2 seconds (is standard).

It gives me 18km per liter.

The interior is still like new.

Faults:

The turbo unit started malfunctioning at 30,000 km.

The dealer was unable to identify the fault until the turbo unit failed completely at 45,000 km.

This left me with uncertain power (i.e. major problems overtaking) for over a year.

The driver's window winder broke at 60,000 km early in December. The dealer took until the middle of January to get the part and repair it.

The front passenger window winder broke at 90,000 km.

The water pump broke at 125,000 km, and it took the dealer a week to repair it.

The car now has power "flutters", suggesting the turbo unit may be on the way out again.

General Comments:

This is a fun car to drive, but one of the less reliable cars I have owned.

Faults:

I was driving and the car suddenly just cut out. It won't start and the dash board lights don't go on when switching the car on. There was no noise or shutter when the car cut out. It didn't over heat, as I know it has done before when I am stuck in traffic. The engine seems fine. I think it might be an electrical problem, but can't really place where.

If anyone has had a similar problem, please tell me what you did to fix the problem, as I am wanting to sell the car, but can't do so when it won't start.

General Comments:

Car runs fine.

Over heats when in bumper to bumper traffic.

Uses a lot of oil.

Everything else seems to be fine.

Faults:

The clutch was replaced under warranty at 40000 km. At 210 000 km the clutch was replaced again and I also fitted a rebuilt gearbox at that stage.

General Comments:

One of the best cars I've ever owned. Reliable, extremely economical, and it was always a pleasure to drive. Dealer service was used throughout the life of the car and it was a pleasure dealing with the VW dealers.

Faults:

Cluth gives problem. stiff and tears through fire wall..

Water leakage at the rear window..

Noise comes through front windows when driving...

General Comments:

Dam quick.. can take most cars in pull off, in the same engine range aswell as some cars with higher engine capacity..

Standard bucket seats comfortable..

Handles pretty good.. but better now as I dropped the suspension..60mm front and 40mm back..

Fuel consumption not too bad considering the engine is in good condition..