Carsieve VW Golf IV 1.9 TDI, 90 PS, 5-speed manual, all-wheel drive (1998–2000)
- Power
- 90 PS (66 kW)
- Engine codes
- –
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Production years
- 1998–2000
- Running cost per month
- €404
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Median price
- €1,500
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual gearbox rivets | 5-speed manual on 1.4, 1.6 and 1.9 SDI, built up to July 2001 | Not stated | 800 to 1,400 EUR (Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
| TDI pump-injector units | 1.9 TDI pump-injector | Not stated | 500 to 1,100 EUR (Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
| TDI timing belt | 1.9 TDI | Not stated | 400 to 650 EUR with water pump (Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
| Clutch on manual cars | Manual gearbox, TDI in particular | Not stated | 450 to 950 EUR (Germany, year not stated) | 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
- Gearbox: check the build date. On a 1.4, 1.6 or 1.9 SDI manual car built up to July 2001, ask for proof that the gearbox has had its rivet work or a rebuild. A bad result is no proof.
- Pump-injector: on a 1.9 TDI, ask for injector or pump-injector records. A bad result is no records on a high-mileage car.
- Clutch: on a manual car, ask when the clutch was last replaced. A bad result is no record on a car with high mileage.
- Timing belt: on a 1.9 TDI, ask for proof that the timing belt and water pump were changed by 80,000 to 90,000 km. A bad result is no proof.
- 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.
Running costs
| Operational | €180 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €103 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €121 |
| Total per month | €404 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €28 |
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
- 66
- 25th percentile
- €800
- Median price
- €1,500
- 75th percentile
- €2,100
- Median mileage
- 270,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2000
- Dealer share
- 9.1%
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Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | – | – |
| 2003 | 1 | – | – |
| 2002 | 4 | – | – |
| 2001 | 10 | €1,900 | 262,000 km |
| 2000 | 19 | €1,500 | 320,000 km |
| 1999 | 22 | €1,250 | 256,000 km |
| 1998 | 7 | €999 | 274,726 km |
| 1997 | 2 | – | – |
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 | 66 | €1,500 | €800 – €2,100 | 270,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 66 | €1,500 | €800 – €2,100 | 270,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 14 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Body | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf 1.9 TDI 4MOTION | 90 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 1998–2000 | €404 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Trendline 4MOTION | 90 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 1998–2000 | €404 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Comfortline 4MOTION | 90 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 1998–2000 | €404 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Highline 4MOTION | 90 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 1998 | €404 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI 4MOTION | 90 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 1998–2000 | €404 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Trendline 4MOTION | 90 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 1998–2000 | €404 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Comfortline 4MOTION | 90 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 1998–2000 | €404 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Highline 4MOTION | 90 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 1998 | €404 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Colour Concept 4MOTION | 90 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 1999–2000 | €410 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Colour Concept 4MOTION | 90 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 1999–2000 | €410 |
| Golf Variant 1.9 TDI 4MOTION | 90 PS | Estate | 5 | 1999–2000 | €408 |
| Golf Variant 1.9 TDI Trendline 4MOTION | 90 PS | Estate | 5 | 1999–2000 | €408 |
| Golf Variant 1.9 TDI Comfortline 4MOTION | 90 PS | Estate | 5 | 1999–2000 | €408 |
| Golf Variant 1.9 TDI Highline 4MOTION | 90 PS | Estate | 5 | 1999–2000 | €408 |