1999 Volkswagen Golf Review

1999 Volkswagen Golf is a Hatchback 2-dr style car measuring 163.30 in length and 56.70 in height. Made in Germany, 1999 Volkswagen Golf has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 14,900 with just total of 7 recalls in the past 1999 Volkswagen Golf. It’s seating 5 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V and uses 34 - 42 of gasoline in the city and 34 - 42 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf
Trims Available: 5
Location: GERMANY
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $14,900 USD
MPG: 22 - 24 City / 28 - 31 HWY
Tires: 195/65R15
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Volkswagen Golf 1999 Trims

1999 Volkswagen Golf GL TDI

Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 34 - 42 City / 45 - 49 HWY

1999 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 24 City / 28 - 31 HWY

1999 Volkswagen Golf Wolfsburg Edition

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR

1999 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 24 City / 28 - 31 HWY

1999 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI

Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 34 - 42 City / 45 - 49 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 3VWFB81H0XM212828
  • WVWBA31J7XW487364
  • WVWBC31J1XW417546
  • WVWBA31J1XW365003
  • WVWBA31J1XW357449
  • WVWBA31J2XW717523
  • WVWBC31J6XW358042
  • WVWBA31J1XW612049
  • 3VWCA81H5XM262209
  • WVWBC31J0XW596078
  • WVWBA31J3XW591138
  • WVWBA31J6XW437278

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 03V155000 started on /Date(1050984000000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L VR6 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE PUBLISHED ON THE LABEL FOR TIRES OF THE SIZE 205/50 R15 86H IS 0.1 BAR (1.45 PSI) TOO LOW. IT SHOULD BE 2.5 BAR (36.3 PSI). THE LABEL RECOMMENDS 2.4 BAR (34.8 PSI = 35 PSI).

Consequence: UNDER INFLATED TIRES CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING, AND DRIVING WITH SUBSTANTIALLY UNDER INFLATED TIRES PUTS THE CONSUMER AT RISK FOR A CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS, OR A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL IF THE OWNER WISHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VW AT 1-800-893-5298.

Recall 05V154000 started on /Date(1113883200000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND DOUBLE-LAYER FUEL TANKS, TENSION ON THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP SUPPLY NIPPLE TO CRACK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LEAK.

Consequence: LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE FOR TENSION, AND INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP SUPPLY NIPPLE FOR CRACKING. IF NECESSARY THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 07V063000 started on /Date(1171947600000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Consequence: THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 09E012000 started on /Date(1239076800000-0400)/.

Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Recall 09E025000 started on /Date(1242014400000-0400)/.

Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Recall 14E007000 started on /Date(1394168400000-0500)/.

Summary: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Recall 99V022000 started on /Date(918190800000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOUND ABSORBING MAT ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF THE B-PILLAR SIDE TRIM PANEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. SURFACE AND EDGES OF THE MAT COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. IT COULD IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO THE EXHAUST GAS OF THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER IGNITER IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE FRONT OR SIDE COLLISION.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE MATTING MATERIALS FROM INSIDE THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE.

FAQ

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If you consider used 1999 Volkswagen Golf look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1999 Volkswagen Golf’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 34 - 42 miles, which is higher then 1998 Volkswagen Golf.

The 1999 Volkswagen Golf is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1999 Volkswagen Golf so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1999 Volkswagen Golf is lower than $8,098.

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34 - 42 City / 45 - 49 HWY
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