please help golf not verywell starting problems

[bretclowes]

hi i have got a 1999 golf mk4 1.4 16v s. t reg its done 56,000 miles and im the second owner

i have a few problems that need sorting if u can please help

i have starting problems with my golf sometimes it will only start after a few attempts sometimes it starts but the revs drop as if its gonna cut out then it jumsp back up and then sometimes is fine ill drive to the shops then wen i try start it up agen it wont start for a few attempts.

i get smoke coming out of my exhaust wen i change gear or pull off its like a whit smoke

it uses a lot of moil and wen i say a lot i mean alot i could put four litres in and after a week or two it could be gone.

amd my fuel consumption is teribble. please could anyone help i need this fixed
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