2002 Volkswagen Bora SE review from UK and Ireland

Suspension bushes.

Wear on side bolster of the driver's seat.

Overall a quiet place to be.

Reasonable acceleration.

Beautifully illuminated dash.

Lots of toys, but why on earth is climate control missing? Just air con is penny pinching, as the basic Passat gets climate.

I have NO faith in VW dealers in prepping used cars. I collected mine two weeks after buying, no glovebox light (strange, did the previous seller nick it and sell it on eBay?), O/S mirror inoperble and rattling.

Got cruise control fitted a month after buying, only to be told that the rear suspension bushes were "separated" - MOT failure, WHY CHECK BUSHES when having cruise fitted? All fixed by supplying dealer though, but PLENTY of inconvenience.

Not a patch on the way Volvo hand over a used car, they're superb.

I will not buy another VW, especially as my wife bought a used Polo 2006 1.2 S and that was very badly prepared. After complaints, we eventually got all new seats, engine fixed and bodywork properly prepared.

VW dealers just get a used car, sling it on forecourt at an inflated price and HOPE you do not notice its MANY faults.

However, the 2 litre SE gives a good ride, but you do feel hemmed in, but it's quiet.

Strangely I get a funny grinding noise if I pull away with anything other than light revs.

My next car is a VOLVO for sure.