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 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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