4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
60,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

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problem #1

Oct 232007

(reported on)

Golf GLS 1.8t

  • Manual transmission
  • 60,000 miles

The plastic coating on much of the interior scratches very easily (bumping it with your fingernail). Having spoken with a couple dealer mechanics and a number of independent shops, you will want to make sure that you do not buy a Brazilian made MK4 Golf (1999-2004) as there are a number of quality issues that have arisen as these vehicles age. I was told that you can identify these cars by the leading 3 letters of the VIN, specifically "9BW". YMMV (Your mileage may vary).

- max86, St. Paul, MN, US