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Volkswagen Golf Estate (2009 - 2013)
reviewed by Anonymous on 17 July 2019
SE 1.6 TDI (105ps) DSG 5dr Auto Estate
reviewed by Peter Hilsdon on 13 July 2019
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Overall rating
4
How it drives
4
Fuel economy
4
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
1
Cost of maintenance and repairs
2
Experience at the dealership
5
How practical it is
2
How you rate the manufacturer
2
Overall reliability
Great Car Engine. But let down by Emission Problems Scandal, and The DSG DQ200 7 Speed Dry Clutch.
Great Car Engine. VW Golf Mk 6 1.6 TDI 2011 at 94000 miles
But let down by Emission Problems Scandal, and The DSG DQ200 7 Speed Dry Clutch.
The Gear Selector display next to the Clock Symbol has just now become to display a
Flashing Spanner with whatever Gear is selected.
Repair Required Replace Twin Clutch and Repair the Mechatronic.
After Repairing the Clutch And Mechatronic unit you will be looking at a bill of around £2500.
this is a common fault with this Auto Box
I had mine repaired by
Auto Trans (Gloucester) Ltd
Severnside Trading Estate
Gloucester
GL2 5HS
13/07/2019
Forgot to mention I have had too replace three spring so far on this car :-( should have made them a lot stronger.
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About this car
Price | £18,600–£25,260 |
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Road Tax | B–F |
MPG | 44.8–67.3 mpg |
Real MPG | 84.1% |