Faults:

Carburetor failing on idle - replaced support.

4 speed gearbox synchronisers went - replaced with a 5 speed gearbox.

Water through the door panels.

Elevators from front windows replaced.

Normal wear and tear.

General Comments:

Amazing!

I always liked the mk2 Golf. When the chance came for buying one for 150€, I couldn't resist! It's austere, but practical, economical and great to drive.

Also, I love the repeated comments from girls "oh, what a cute car!"

Extremely well built, everything runs like it should.

Amazingly cheap to run - I spent a total of 140€ on repairs, with all of the above!

It's not a high performance, late model car, but somehow it makes you feel superior in traffic!

I really recommend the Golf MK2, since it is undoubtedly becoming an economical, reliable and practical classic car.

A classic specialist told me that these cars will become the "new Vespas" in terms of fashion.

I like it so much I'm buying a second one, but a 1.6!

If you're reading this, buy one before the price rises - you definitely won't regret it!

Faults:

Steering ball joint went bad.

CV joints went bad.

Rear wheel bearing went bad.

Track rod end went bad.

After only a few months, the compression was getting worse and it became hard to start.

Probably blew the head gasket because before I sold it, because it started to leak oil all over the engine compartment.

General Comments:

VERY easy on the fuel always; measured 0,45 litres/10km no matter how I drove it (without trailer).

Hauling a trailer it got 0,65 litres/10km.

Acceleration was pretty good for only having 54 HP.

Noisy if driven at normal highway speed (110km/h).

This car was in bad shape, but I got it cheap, and used it for about 6 months until the winter came.

Faults:

Not much went wrong actually. I replaced all the rear braking system and a new steering rack.

General Comments:

Well, I wish VW built cars like these again. I mean, this car is so reliable, and having a 1.6TD, it is really fast when the turbo kicks in and also very economical. It returns 60 MPG in urban conditions - driven carefully.

Although mine was bought in a not very pleasant state, the solid German quality is still there when compared with my previous Peugeot.

Being a GTD, it looks much like a GTi from the outside with the same kit etc... it also sits 5 people quite comfortably.

Remember it is an old diesel, so it is very noisy, but much more reliable than what they are building today.

Handling; I cannot say it is better than my previous Peugeot, because it is not, and not as comfortable either, but much more reliable and better built for sure.

I would recommend this car, because it was built to last forever, and if taken care of, it will out last you.

Faults:

Handbrake needed tightening.

Rear pads changed.

Brake light bulbs blown a few times.

MFI don't work.

General servicing.

General Comments:

Bought the car after my Honda died. Paid £200 for it and was expecting to keep it for 6 months, but being so reliable, I've had it nearly 2 years. Had the MK1 GTi before, which I loved. Find the MK2 more comfortable, and with PAS, electrics etc (all still work) easier to live with, but not quite as fun and go kart like as the MK1.

Has the 2nd gear crunch. Know it's common so didn't put me off buying it.

Burns a bit of oil, but as long as it's topped up it's fine. Super reliable and never failed to start.

Engine is great with lots of torque, and pretty quick.

Simple to work on. Almost indestructible and I would definitely buy another one. Getting rarer now as well. Wish all cars were made like this.

Fantastic.