2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.0S review from UK and Ireland
"Never, ever, ever again would I have a VW"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Probably easier to list what has not gone wrong.
Front suspension failed - 2000 miles
Trip computer had to be reset 3000 miles
Drivers door lock broke 7000 miles
Passenger door lock broke 8000 miles
Water pump failed - car overheated
Air con failed had to be recharged
Seat came loose
Electric mirrors failed
Window lifters failed on drivers side
Knock from steering
New rear dampers needed
etc etc etc.
General comments?
Appalling build quality
Terrible service
Expensive
Not nice to drive
Left me stranded 3 times.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 250 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 9-3 |
| Date of Entry | 21st April, 2005 |