1999 Volkswagen Golf SE review from UK and Ireland
"Not as reliable as it should be"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering column (before I owned it) - don't know exactly what went wrong, but replaced under warranty.
Fan relay - engine fan and air-conditioning fans permanently running. Relay replaced under warranty.
Now have an intermittent starting problem that seems to be related to the immobiliser. Engine starts and dies straight away and it may take anything upto 10 - 15 attempts to get the car going. Sometimes goes for days without happening, but then comes back again. Anyone else experienced this? It seems to be getting worse so looks like another trip to the dealer! Warranty expired. Wife reluctant to drive car.
Oh...and drinks holder sticks!
General comments?
This car is a bit of a 'mobile sofa' - comfortable and rides well. But wallows and feels heavy on twisty roads.
It's quite good looking and feels solidly built although in this case it's all a bit of an illusion!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Caddy |
| Date of Entry | 5th June, 2002 |