Volkswagen Golf 1.9 GT TDi 130 Mk4 Review

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Volkswagen Golf 1.9 GT TDi 130 Mk4
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HeloErn's Review of Volkswagen Golf 1.9 GT TDi 130 Mk4

7th Jul 2009

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    10 years
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    4.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    1999
  • Doors
    five
  • Practicality
    4.5 stars
Good Points

Quality of finish. After more than ten years , no rust, and comfortable to drive. Good brakes.


Bad Points

Difficulty changing some bulbs particularly O/S rear flasher, and O/S front headlight dip. Checking battery water with one filler under fuse box strap.


General Comments

My Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Tdi 110ps imported and owned since Mar.'99 has now 81k. Both front windows have had plastic lifters replaced by metal but apart from that has been an economical reliable car.
Disappointingly it has recently developed intermittantly a drop in power usually when driving uphill or accelerating, and first gear is sometimes difficult to engage by going into third instead. While in Germany had engine checked by a VW dealer, but their scanner came up with 'kein fehler' (no fault), so I'm stuck with it until I find someone who can diagnose problem. The nearest VW dealer said they'd check but couldn't guarantee solving the problem!

Ernie

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Members' Comments onHeloErn's Review

  • Willbur1 on 10th Jul 2009

    The Problem with the acceleration sounds like the air flow meter which is a common fault on the MK4 golf. Ask the dealership to check.

  • HeloErn Rank: Lance Corporal on 21st Jul 2009

    Well, as I wrote before I did get a VW dealer to check and they came up with no fault. I'm hoping to locate an independant who can pinpoint the problem without having to change everything to solve it.