Why is my Volkswagen Golf making a tapping noise when I press the clutch pedal?

i have just bought an 06-plate Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GT, and when the engine gets warm there is a loud ticking/tapping noise which gets louder when I press the clutch in. Should the engine be this noisy?

Should my Meriva's clutch make a noise when depressed?

I have a Vauxhall Meriva 1.7CDTi. When I depress the clutch slightly I hear a small noise. Is that normal?

Audi A1 - how much should a new clutch and DMF cost?

I own a 2010 Audi A1 diesel. During a recent service, I was told it needs a new clutch and dual-mass flywheel. I have been experiencing recently that sometimes when shifting gears it gets stiff, or sometimes...

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