Looks like Andy has got you pretty well covered. I don't know that much about the MK3s. Although, I would want that to come down in price a bit. It isn't an estate, has no tow bar, it is the standard trim and it is 2002. I would want it around the 1200 - 1300 mark - but it is on eBay, so it will go for more than its 'true' value.
I wouldn't buy from eBay, get an idea of what you want, go to Auto-trader, Piston Heads, Motors Today or look locally and you should find something cheaper and better than that.
Alternativly, I would be tempted to put a little more into the pot and get something really high spec like a Ghia, estate and younger (£2100?).
Quoting: philoldsmobile
Oh, here's one for you, who released the first common rail diesel engine (in 1997)?
I would go with Hyandai or Toyota.