Common faults: Volkswagen
Typical faults on Volkswagen models from our workshop experience.
Volkswagen
Typical faults on Volkswagen models from our workshop experience.
Common Faults of VW T5 2.5 TDI
VW Transporter T5 2.5 TDI (AXD/AXE/BNZ/BPC, 2003-2009)
From our experience: injectors, crankshaft bearings, turbo, timing belt and oil leaks on VW T5 2.5 TDI (AXD/AXE/BNZ/BPC) - symptoms, causes and advice.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Golf 5 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 5 1.6 FSI (BAG/BLF/BLP) (2003-2008)
From our experience: common faults of the Golf 5 1.6 FSI engine - timing chain, carbon buildup on valves, coil packs, thermostat, high-pressure fuel pump and electrics.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Touran 1T 1.6 TDI
VW Touran 1T 1.6 TDI (CAYB/CAYC, 2010-2015)
From our experience with Touran 1.6 TDI models, these are the faults we see most often on CAYB and CAYC engines past 150,000 km. Injectors, DPF, EGR and dual-mass flywheel.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Touran 2.0 TDI
VW Touran 1T 2.0 TDI (BKD/BMM/CBDB, 2003-2015)
From our workshop experience, these are the faults that most often affect the VW Touran 1T with the 2.0 TDI engine, from camshaft wear to DPF issues.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Polo 6R 1.2 TSI
VW Polo 6R 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB) (2009-2014)
From our experience with the Polo 6R 1.2 TSI - timing chain, water pump, coil packs and turbo. What breaks and what to watch for.
Read more →Common Faults of VW T5 2.0 TDI
VW T5 Transporter 2.0 TDI (CAAA/CAAB/CAAC, 2009-2015)
From our workshop experience with the VW T5 2.0 TDI (CAAA/CAAB/CAAC): EGR cooler, injectors, DPF, dual-mass flywheel and what to check before buying a van.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Polo 9N 1.2
VW Polo 9N 1.2 (AWY/AZQ/BME/BZG, 2001-2009)
From our experience: timing chain, ignition coils, instrument cluster, power steering pump and suspension on the VW Polo 9N 1.2 (AWY/AZQ/BME, 2001-2009).
Read more →Common Faults of Golf 6 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 6 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB, 2009-2013)
From our workshop experience: timing chain, oil consumption, water pump and other frequent faults on the Golf 6 with the 1.2 TSI CBZB engine.
Read more →Common Faults of Golf 6 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 6 1.4 TSI (CAXA/CAXC, 2008-2013)
From our workshop experience: timing chain, water pump, turbo wastegate and other common faults on the Golf 6 with the 1.4 TSI CAXA engine.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Golf 7 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 7 2.0 TDI (CRBC/CRLB/DFGA/CUNA, 2012-2020)
From our workshop experience, the most common Golf 7 2.0 TDI (EA288) faults: DPF, AdBlue, turbo, EGR, dual-mass flywheel, timing belt and injectors in one place.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (CBAB/CBBB/CFFB, 2008-2017)
From our workshop experience, the most common VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI faults - frameless windows, oil pump drive, DSG issues and weak points of this model.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Golf 6 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 6 2.0 TDI (CBAB/CFFB/CBDC, 2008-2013)
From our workshop: oil pump hex drive, injectors, DPF, turbo, EGR and dual-mass flywheel on the Golf 6 2.0 TDI (CBAB/CFFB, 2008-2013) - symptoms and advice.
Read more →Common Faults of Golf 5 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 5 2.0 TDI (BKD/AZV/BMM, 2003-2008)
From our workshop: oil pump drive, cylinder head, injectors, turbo, DPF and dual-mass flywheel on the Golf 5 2.0 TDI (BKD/AZV/BMM) - symptoms and advice.
Read more →Common Faults of Golf 5 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 5 1.9 TDI (BKC/BXE)
From our workshop experience: dual-mass flywheel, EGR, PD injectors, turbo, window regulators and other common faults on the VW Golf 5 1.9 TDI (BKC/BXE).
Read more →Common Faults on the VW Golf 6 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 6 1.6 TDI (CAYC)
From our workshop experience: EGR, DPF, timing belt, injectors, dual-mass flywheel and oil pump drive on the VW Golf 6 1.6 TDI (CAYC, 2008-2013).
Read more →Common Faults of VW Golf 7 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 7 1.4 TSI (CMBA/CZCA/CHPA/CZDA, 2012-2020)
From our workshop experience - what breaks most often on the Golf 7 1.4 TSI (EA211), from the water pump to DQ200 mechatronics and carbon buildup.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Polo 6R 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 6R 1.6 TDI (CAYC/CAYB/CLNB, 2009-2014)
From our workshop experience: EGR, DPF, timing belt, water pump, injectors and rear axle on the VW Polo 6R 1.6 TDI (CAYC/CLNB, 2009-2014) - symptoms and advice.
Read more →Common Faults of Golf 5 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 5 1.4 TSI (BMY/BLG/CAVD/BLG, 2005-2008)
From our shop experience: timing chain, high-pressure fuel pump, carbon build-up and what else fails on the Golf 5 with the 1.4 TSI engine.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Sharan 7M 1.9 TDI
VW Sharan 7M 1.9 TDI PD (ANU/AUY/BVK, 2000-2010)
From our experience in Banja Luka: dual-mass flywheel, EGR, swirl flaps, PD injectors and turbo - what breaks on VW Sharan 7M 1.9 TDI and what to watch when buying.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Passat B8 2.0 TDI
VW Passat B8 2.0 TDI (CRLB/DFGA, 2014-2019)
From our experience in Banja Luka: AdBlue errors, EGR cooler, water pump, DSG7 and other faults on the VW Passat B8 2.0 TDI (EA288, 2014-2019).
Read more →Common Faults of VW T5 1.9 TDI
VW T5 Transporter 1.9 TDI (AXB/AXC/BRR/BRS, 2003-2009)
From our experience with the VW T5 1.9 TDI (AXB, AXC, BRR, BRS): dual-mass flywheel, EGR, turbo, glow plugs and what to check before buying.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Caddy 2K 1.9 TDI
VW Caddy 2K 1.9 TDI (BJB/BLS/BXE, 2004-2010)
VW Caddy 2K 1.9 TDI common faults across BJB, BLS and BXE engine codes. What breaks most often on this workhorse and what to check before buying a used one.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Tiguan 5N 2.0 TDI
VW Tiguan 5N 2.0 TDI (BKD/CBAB/CFFB/CFGB) (2007-2016)
VW Tiguan 5N 2.0 TDI common faults: balance shaft module, intake manifold flaps, Haldex coupling, EGR and DPF. What to check before buying a used one.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Golf 7 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 7 1.6 TDI (CLHA/CRKB/DGTE, 2012-2020)
From our shop experience - what most often fails on the Golf 7 1.6 TDI (EA288), what to watch for when buying, and how to extend engine life.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Golf 4 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 4 1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/AGR/ASV/ATD/ASZ, 1997-2004)
VW Golf 4 1.9 TDI common faults across ALH, AHF, AGR and PD engine variants. What still breaks, what to inspect when buying, and which version is most reliable.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Passat B7 2.0 TDI
VW Passat B7 2.0 TDI (CFFB/CBAB, 2010-2015)
VW Passat B7 2.0 TDI (CFFB/CBAB) common faults: DPF, EGR, balance shaft module, DSG mechatronic unit and oil consumption. Pre-purchase checklist included.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Touran 1T 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1T 1.9 TDI (BKC/BXE/BLS, 2003-2010)
From our experience with the Touran 1T 1.9 TDI: which faults show up most often, the difference between BKC and BXE/BLS engines and what to check before buying.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Passat B5.5 1.9 TDI
VW Passat B5.5 1.9 TDI (AVF/AWX/AVB, 2000-2005)
From our workshop experience - what most often causes problems on the Passat B5.5 with the 1.9 TDI engine (AVF, AWX, AVB) and what to watch for when buying.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Polo 9N 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 9N 1.4 TDI (AMF/BNV/BMS/BNM, 2001-2009)
VW Polo 9N 1.4 TDI - the typical faults this small diesel is known for: PD injectors, vacuum pump, dual-mass flywheel, EGR, turbo and sensitive electronics.
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