2003 Volkswagen Golf SE review from UK and Ireland
"Nice car, shame about the build quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rattles!
Dashboard rattles, dealer cannot fix problem so they've decided to fit a new one.
Headlining rattles.
Centre console rattles.
Horn works intermittently and sticks on.
General comments?
Car is comfortable and quick, but seems thrown together rather than built properly. Interior is a bit gloomy, but is comfortable enough.
The seats are a bit hard for my liking.
Good economy and reasonable insurance costs add up to a good package, shame about the build quality as it's spoiling my enjoyment of the car.
Most of the faults are known to Volkswagen and their dealers, so why can't they have sorted them out on the production line?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 tdi Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6600 miles |
| Most recent distance | 9950 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Polo |
| Date of Entry | 14th March, 2004 |