2001 Volkswagen Golf TDI S review from UK and Ireland
"Disgraceful engineering. NOT SAFE"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All these faults are common (search the web)
broken fuel flap (actuator needed replaced)
boot open warning light due to leakiing back window wiper
brake light switch (several times). This results in no back brake lights with no dash warning!!
Rear axle bushings gone
front wishbones need replaced
broken electric window (£100 to get fixed)
airbag light on and off / on and off (£76 to get this checked by vw)
rear brake bulbs always blow
brake pad warning lights faulty (cut them off they are useless)
the car leaks water in heavy rain through drivers side door... enough said.
General comments?
VW are an absolute discrace. I have owned 4 mitsibushis and I have run up to 200, 000 miles on these cars with only an exhaust change and servicing costs. EVERYONE I have spoken to who have owned VW will never buy one again EVER.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 td Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Colt |
| Date of Entry | 24th September, 2006 |