dude look for a 1.8n/a its not fast but its still a golf. speed isnt everything. (although it would be preferable) but no matter what it is your going to be getting shafted by insurance companies around that power.
im paying less than a grand all mods declared and every optional extra on my insurance(windscreen, unlimited break down, hire car ect ect ect) and ive just turned 20. incredible what difference the extra 25 bhp makes to insurance costs, mine over doubles on a 1.8t.