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Is the DSG on my Golf going to last?

I'm coming to the end of a motability lease on this vehicle, which I like very much. I am considering buying it if the price is acceptable, but am a bit dubious about the long term reliability of the 7 spd DSG gearbox, and would welcome any relevant comments please. My annual mileage is around the 5-6k mark.

Asked on 9 August 2012 by Centaur

Answered by Honest John
Here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/golf-vi-2...d But please realise that people tend to scream more loudly about faults with VWs because they expect too much.

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