MK4- Golf 1.6 Stalling in reverse and battery dying

[craftybunny]

Hi my Golf 1.6 - mileage 130k, 2003 model stalls every time in reverse if a lot of gas is not pushed. And every time the car stalls, its almost impossible to start it again and usually after couple of times turning the key the battery goes flat.

When the car is in first gear and reverse it seems to need a lot more gas than you would normally imagine.

I am thinking the battery needs replacing but I also have a feeling that something else is wrong with the car as well. Any advice?