2002 Volkswagen Golf GT TDi 130 review from UK and Ireland
"A quality piece of German engineering and design"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No problems to report.
General comments?
Overall a great car with just a couple of minor niggles.
Performance is excellent, engine pulls like a train from about 1800rpm in all 6 forward gears. It is also very economical, I average around 53-54 mpg in everyday use although I have had over 60 mpg on a long run.
Car handles fairly well, but does have a tendency to crash and thump a bit if a pothole or a very rough road surface is encountered.
Seats are comfy and driving position is good and I've done long journeys with no backache etc. Boot space is adequate, but I did have to purchase a Thule roof-rack for my bike.
My only real niggles with this car are the road noise and I also feel that the build quality is not as good as previous Volkswagens I have owned as there's a couple of rattles from behind the dash.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45600 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 307 |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2005 |