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Could be a couple of different things. Bad Tranny, Linkage could be screwed up, Faulty, worn or fractured clutch. Try double clutching. Press the clutch fully once and then release and do the same again and try to put the car into first gear.

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Q: Why can't I shift into first gear in my 2000 vw jetta standard transmission?
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