Table 1 shows eight common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the emission control (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (two problems).
Check engine light on constantly, failed oxygen sensor twice. Door lock literally fell out of door and left hole, was replaced. Stereo display faded over life of car (3. 5yrs) until now unreadable. Cannot be fixed must be replaced. Car not under warranty anymore. Read details...
Coolant leaked due to water pump failure. Yh Read details...
The serpentine belt cracked. Yh Read details...