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Buying a used Golf - what should I be aware of?

I am looking for a used hatchback. I have found a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 1.6 TDI BlueMotion with 76,000 on the clock for £8500. I do a reasonable number of long journeys and am not too worried about particulate filter. Are there any issues with this model's diesel engine or anything else I should be aware of?

Asked on 23 June 2014 by Pam Kent

Answered by Honest John

Don't do it. Bad engine. Lots of problems. And this one close to all the problems coming in at once: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/golf-vi-2...d

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