9th Jul 2015, 22:12
"after all its completely Volkswagen built." Take a look on this site at the Passat 2000-2001. VW are rubbish. It is all motoring press hype, as the owners' reviews on this site prove, + VW Golf gearboxes from around the year 2000 will self destruct, although most have been repaired by now. German reliability, not!
26th Apr 2012, 14:11
I have lots of problems with my Skoda 1.4 2000.
Repetitive power steering problems, even when parts replaced.
Engine revs on its own and cuts out when I touch the accelerator, leaky doors, had to replace the water pump, steering rack, lots of water coming in through the floor, constantly fixing problems with it.
It's a nice comfy ride when it works, and gets good MPG.