Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE Reviews

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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE
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Average Ratings for Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE

  • Performance2.9 stars
  • Practicality3.4 stars
  • Reliability2.5 stars
  • Value for Money2.4 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings2.7 stars
  • Overall Rating2.7 stars

49 Reviews For Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE

  • Guest 12th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    Greetings people i have had exactly the same problem with my Audi A3 1.6 Sport. I cant understand how a company like VW can get something so simple so wrong. I havent got a quote on getting it fixed but i know it is going to cost a bomb to get sorted. i do know Theres a company based in kent that sell a refurbished box with the bolts instead of the rivets so im exploring possibilities at the mo. i know if i can get it sorted it will run for ever and i dont really wanna part with the car as there damn good cars apart from this obvious problem.

  • Guest 1st Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Hi!

    I own a Seat Leon from 2004, manufactoring year 2003. I have never been happy with the way, the gearbox works on this car. The first 2 years everything was fine, but hereafter shifting gears between 1. and 2. started to become a struggle. Gearbox is fine at first, but after 20 miles, when the car has run warm, your are struggling with it. It feels as though you have to shove it in to gear, especially when shifting into 1. gear at a red light.

    Now the other day running at 5 miles an hour, c ...

  • cmorrison07511 18th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    We were recently left with virtually no brakes on our 2003 1.9 TDGTi Mk 4 Golf, that luckily did not cause a serious accident. On inspection we found the power steering pipe jubilee clips had eventually rubbed their way through the brake pipe exiting the brake master cylinder. Customer services at VW asked us to have the cause of damage confirmed at our local dealership, as they would look favourably at the repair costs if we were correct in our diagnosis. As it turned out the dealership owner s ...

  • Guest 12th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE is a nice second car fun to drive not had any problems .. touch wood only had 2 replace a fuse that cost 2 pounds and this car has 140000 on the clock!

  • Guest 17th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    5 months ago I upgtaded my 1.1 fiat punto (extremley reliable even if a terrible looking car) to a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE. It had 58k on the clock and so I immediantly changed the cam belt.
    However, I have a screeching noise occasionaly upon starting the engin, which my local garage seems to think could be the starter motor, and also is alot lot slower than I thouight it woudl be. All websites I have been on say the toop speed is 117mph, but mine tops out at 105mph and that is at around 5200rpm! ...

  • Guest 29th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    i like this Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE and i think it looks good

  • wikidzmon Rank: Major 7th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    We got a T-reg model of the Volkswagon Golf 1.6 SE recently and it had clocked 80k on the meter. Apart from the shift between 1st and 2nd gears being a little stiff it run very smoothly for other cars of that age still on the road. It handles like a dream, is very comfortable at pace and has plenty of space for a small family. I'd love to say the size of it makes it a great city car but seeing as i used up all my driving skills before i go to 'parking' i try to stick to the car parks but my sist ...

  • fionfeli 1st Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    My 1999 T reg Volkswagen Golf 1.6se drives like a dream, super smooth gearbox, super excelleration, quiet, super comfy seats with lumber support and fab stereo, what more could I want.

    After reading the above reviews and judging by the amount of VW`s on the roads, these faults amaze me, or am I just one of the lucky ones ?

  • Guest 15th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    I have had 2 VW mk4s, my first one was manual and it was fantastic it drove brilliant until my clutch slipped (Bad driving) and after I replaced it my Gear box blew while I was driving it, with my second one automatic it seems to be that the gear box is not going into gear and really irritating me as I should be at work.

  • Guest 8th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    The car should have 7 or 8 gear changes because 5 gear changes + (R) is not .... good

  • Guest 9th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    Bought from new and now has only clocked 27K miles. I am convinced my Golf 1.6SE has a wheel bearing or drive shaft problem plus a real rattle when you gently accelerate. This was my first and will be last VW. Had loads of Fords from new and was unlucky to have any real issues in first 70K to 90K miles.

  • sunny b 30th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    I hate my VW Golf and has been nothing but trouble 66k 1999 1.6se, gearbox diff breaking, alternator/battery air con clutch broken off on the motorway. I had the car for 5 months.

  • Guest 31st Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Have owned a 1.6SE 8V since new (1999). Very pleased with the experience, only one major problem in the whole time (water pump failed, requiring engine out and new timing belt). Recommended used buy! Only moving on as I want something a bit faster....

  • 012234 15th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Great 2nd hand buy. Make sure its 1 owner, full service history and if its 1000 cheaper than others on the market there's a reason! No you haven't bought a bargain if you can't afford a good one stick with an Astra or Focus.

  • bonbon88 13th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    I bought my VW Golf 1.6SE brand new in 2006, added optional extras such as glass roof and fog lights, and had to wait for 3 months for it to be delivered from Germany, as not many golfs have glass roofs. In the first 6 months the car drove well, but then the passenger side door locked itself and I had to take it to the dealer to get it sorted out (apparently the cable inside got stuck!) Then a year later there's noise from the clutch everytime I change gear, more so when I changed from 3rd to 4t ...

  • Guest 12th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    Looks Good and has all the bells and whistles but Volkswagen have not informed the public of what type of driving conditions the car is suited too.
    Do not purchase a Golf GT Sport Turbo Diesel if you drive short distances.
    The problem is that the filter for the diesel blocks up as the car needs to be driven at over 2000 RPM.
    When the filter is blocked the car drops power and then it has to be driven in Sport Mode which only has four gears and in drive mode it has six gears, so the fuel consumpti ...

  • Guest 12th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    My golf had this problem....my mechanic nor VW had a clue as to what the problem was!!!! They said it was this... then it was that, it really did my head in, for the simple fact I was getting billed for their trial and error. So, Basically.. the car failed its MOT for it brake travel, when the engine revs went down so did the brake travel. Now OK. I think this has probably save me a few quid.

  • Guest 9th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Bought my golf 1.6 se about 3 months ago and just recently the gearbox has packed up costing me in totally about 900 pounds. Why should any gearbox pack up on 60,000 miles. Does anybody know whether this is a common fault?

  • michelle23 8th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Seems as though lots of people having the same problems as i did, my partner has a mk 3 golf and constantly cuts out however if any body is having the same problem it could be that relay 30 (i think) needs replacing - well it seems to have cured the problem (touch wood).
    The problem that i have at the moment is my central locking on the drivers side has completely gone, i can't even lock this door anymore from this side - has anyone else had this problem, if so is it expensive to repair and wha ...

  • ShouldaboughtHonda 22nd Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    Got a 2001 VW Golf 1.6 SE automatic and this is a truly awful car. Changing from Japanese to VW was a big mistake. The engine sounds like a diesel, and I feel is underpowered & thirsty. The biggest problem is reliability and build quality; nothing seems to last and is incredibly expensive to replace. Numerous sensors have been replaced, the rear filled with water, the rear coil spring snapped and several other annoyingly minor faults that just shouldn't happen in this day and age. This car i ...