clutch pedal is stiff and doesnt move very far, little help?

[Adam Tempest]

hi, just bought a 6n polo(1996) and the clutch pedal is close to the floor and pretty firm. it bites almost immediatly but isnt exactly the most comfortable to use. im going to gues this is eaither clutch getting close to its life or a case of adjusting??? any help or advice would be awesome

thanks in advance, Bucks