Are Used Volkswagen Golf reliable?

The VW Golf’s reliability rating comes in higher than the Golf GTI ranking. Golf ranks 4.0 out of a total of 5 points – which makes it above average on the reliability scale. Golfs rank 24th out of the 36 compact cars reported. The Golf GTI ranks only 34th out of a total 36 models compared in the compact car category.

Why is my FSI not working on my Volkswagen Golf?

Read Measuring Value Blocks (MVB). There is a vacuum capsule on the cars right of the inlet manifold and these can snap their operating arm or the diaphragm inside can fail so the flap does not move and the potentiometer at the other end does not see it move and this feeds back to the ECU as an error.

Are there any problems with the Volkswagen Golf?

Check out our Volkswagen Golf overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Golf.

When did the exhaust light come on on my VW Golf?

Mrs Hythan has a VW Golf Mk5 1.6 FSi, 2004. Exhaust emissions light came on shortly after buying it, about 4 months ago. The following faults came up when run through diagnostics; Now, all these faults were cleared, and the light extinguished. Apart from the car feeling pretty slow, there are no mechanical symptoms noticed at all.

Is there a problem with the NoX sensor on a VW Golf?

The diagnostics were run again and this time only one fault came back; The cost of this part, is £326.38!! And looking online, it appears that VW have a very common problem with this sensor.

Is the Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI good?

My 2005 Golf 1.6 FSI usually goes very well and is smooth. On other occasions it is noisier with a rougher engine note and lacks power. This often happens on the same day – it can be fine in the morning, then I park it for a few hours and then start it again and it can be bad again.

Check out our Volkswagen Golf overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Golf.

Is the Volkswagen Golf hatchback a good car?

But it’s comfortable even with imperfect road surfaces, much more comfortable and refined compared to the Honda Civic (2007) I had before. The 1.6 FSI engine is adequate overall but not mind blowingly quick. What’s it like to park?

Is it worth buying a used VW Golf?

Before buying a used Golf find a good independent service specialist and you’ll save heaps on servicing and repairs. It’s also worth having a VW specialist go over any potential purchase to give you an independent report of the condition of the car. A good driving car let down by some fairly serious mechanical flaws.