1988 Volkswagen Golf CL review from UK and Ireland
"Solid, dependable workhorse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear suspension bushes.
Exhaust manifold.
Small rust patches.
Water leak in the rear passenger footwell.
General comments?
Bought for £2000 and now owes me nothing.
Solid, cheap (40mpg), services are £25 parts only and totally reliable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 97150 miles |
| Most recent distance | 191564 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 24th November, 2000 |