2001 Volkswagen Golf GL review from North America

Back tail light blew.

Driver side door hinges loose - got to point of not able to close/open door.

Blower motor went out after 1 year.

Back breaks worn through under 20,000 miles.

Cabin dash lights come on and off randomly, more often off than on.

Horn operates only partly.

Spoiler torn up by city roads, had to be removed.

Back wheels slide when going around corner (tires are fine, however)

Other electrical/cpu problems:see below.

At this point I am throughly disgusted with VW. I grew up with a VW rabbit from the 70's. It is still running. This 2001 Golf GL is now at the dealership after all of the electricity went out then came back on while my husband was driving. After parking the car it didn't start again, only random flashing lights when the key was in the ignition and a ticking noise. Had to have it towed to the dealership. Of the above list the lights, wheels & horn problems have not be fixed. I have taken it in regarding these problems and was blown off by the dealership.

I have had a VERY hard time trying to get the dealership to run a diagnostic or actually look at the car. Every time I go to the dealership I get a run around about the 'warranty' not being owned by anyone (!?!) I will never buy a VW again.

The car has good pick up/response and handles well.