Bought one of these today in auction as I was 100% sure they were pretty bullet proof.

It was immaculate, 2000 (V reg), full VW service history, 10 months tax and MOT for £500.
It drove through the auctions lovely, was nice and quiet, no warning lights etc.

Wouldn't start after I switched it off, after it warmed up it started misfiring on one cylinder and it overheated.
This was before I even got it out the carpark.

I've stuck it back in the auction, if it don't sell I will have to scrap it.

Gutted