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Why won't my Volkswagen Passat start?

My 2007 Volkswagen Passat sometimes won't start. I've had new glow plugs fitted, but it still won't go. Any ideas?

Asked on 10 November 2016 by RayRay

Answered by Honest John
Might be an airleak into the fuel system before the fuel gets to the injectors.
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