1992 Volkswagen Golf GTi review from UK and Ireland
"The hottest of the hot hatchbacks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Centralised door locking malfunctioned at 58,000 miles.
Tyres needed replacing at 64,000 miles and again at 89,000 miles.
Tailgate catch broke at 72,000 miles.
Rear brake light failed at 79,000 miles.
Engine started to leak oil at 84,000 miles.
General comments?
Despite the five mentioned problems, the Golf GTI withstood its high mileage very well and gave excellent reliability.
Engine performance and handling were both brilliant.
Comfort and space were also good.
Fuel bills were a bit on the high side.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 25th May, 2006 |