Hello peoples im Reehan 17 from West Sussex and passed my test yesterday 29/12/09 1st time

Basically im after a mk4 Golf 1.4 - 1.6 for my 1st car and just wanted to get more info on the the mk4 before i go and buy one such as common faults and things to look out for
any help will be appreciated and cant wait to start modding Euro Babyyyy!
also ive got Max of £1800 to spend anymore my dad will beat me!!! am i likely to find a decent one at that price?
Thanks
R-Kay