1999 Volkswagen Golf SE review from UK and Ireland
"This is a sound but unexciting car: time to change"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The child lock was jammed shut on rear door. Dealer denied responsibility and labour was costly to fix problem.
Some condensation in the car: haven't identified cause.
Scratches and chips show up on shallow non-metallic paint-job.
Both keys stopped working as remotes.
General comments?
The car is comfortable, but unexciting to drive apart from mid-range torque which surprises boy-racers.
Handling is not direct and wallows: the Focus is in a different class here.
The car feels heavy and safe and the interior is superior to most other cars in its class.
On the motorway the car cruises easily at 90 and still delivers incredible mpg: 50-60.
The two VW dealers have been arrogant and expensive. However, after 40k servicing, the car performed even better. The cost of a replacement key is £80 and was the only suggestion when the remote c-locking stopped working.
Search for New and Used Volkswagen Golfs available in the UK
Click here to advertise your car
Recommended reviews
|
| The Car is lovely, only its completely let down by Volkswagon |
|
| Nice car - shame it's so unreliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | TDI Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 14th November, 2004 |