Carsieve VW Golf IV 1.6, 100 PS, 5-speed automatic (1998–2000)
- Power
- 100 PS (74 kW)
- Engine codes
- –
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
- Production years
- 1998–2000
- Running cost per month
- €452
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Median price
- €2,400
- Reliability
- 2/5
- DIY
- 3/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide VW Golf 4 (1997-2006): known problems and buying guide
Check the manual gearbox build date, the VR6 timing chain and the TDI timing belt before you pay. Window regulators also fail.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VR6 and R32 timing chain | VR6 and R32 (3.2 V6) | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Oil use and crankcase freeze | 1.4 petrol (crankcase, built up to early 2002) and 2.0 petrol (oil use) | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Window regulators | Power windows, all engines | Not stated | 120 to 220 EUR per side for the carrier (Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Windows: test every window up and down, including any automatic function. A bad result is a window that does not move, moves slowly or drops.
- VR6 and R32 chain: ask for proof of timing chain work on a VR6 or R32. A bad result is no record on a car with high mileage.
- Oil: on a 1.4 or 2.0 petrol, check the oil level after the test drive and ask about top-ups between services. A bad result is oil that is low between services.
- Crankcase: on a 1.4 built up to early 2002, ask whether the January 2003 heated crankcase ventilation work was done. A bad result is no record.
Running costs
| Operational | €263 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €91 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €98 |
| Total per month | €452 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €35 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 238
- 25th percentile
- €1,800
- Median price
- €2,400
- 75th percentile
- €3,200
- Median mileage
- 166,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2000
- Dealer share
- 24%
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Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | – | – |
| 2004 | 4 | – | – |
| 2003 | 28 | €2,500 | 170,000 km |
| 2002 | 46 | €2,700 | 150,000 km |
| 2001 | 36 | €2,300 | 153,500 km |
| 2000 | 39 | €2,300 | 179,000 km |
| 1999 | 47 | €1,990 | 179,000 km |
| 1998 | 37 | €2,400 | 174,600 km |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 238 | €2,400 | €1,800 – €3,200 | 166,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 238 | €2,400 | €1,800 – €3,200 | 166,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 2 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf 1.6 Trendline Automatik | 100 PS | 1998–1999 | €452 |
| Golf 1.6 Trendline Automatik | 100 PS | 1999–2000 | €452 |