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I like the way this guy talks. He talks like a robot from the year 3030 sent back in time to teach VW shoppers and owners how to maintain their car properly
I have had my mk6 for 6 years now. Started with 36k on the clock, now at 122k. Car runs strong, only one major problem so far. I've had one coil pack go, a valve on top of the manifold (cant remember the name but a $30 fix), intake manifold went after 4k (old style had carbon build up issues that are now resolved) but was fixed under warranty, my driver side seat heater isnt as strong as it used to be and my right rear caliper seized up. Other than that,basic maintenance is all that's needed for mine. I dont drive her gently, put good gas in, keep up with oil changes and levels and it's been so nice having this car. I thought about getting a mk7 but I just love this thing so much. Plus, the last of the actual German GTIs!
This man is reading the list of things I’ve fixed or replaced on my Passat. I have a tfsi so I didn’t replace a timing chain tensioner because it has a belt but everything else is accurate.
This is super helpful and clear. I just had a coil pack go out on my Mk6 GTI, so I was looking for other common issues. The previous owner has replaced/dealt with about half of these problems (luckily in a timely manner), and it's nice to get a clear list of other things to look out for and inspect going forward. Thanks!
I have a late 2010 GTI 6 speed manual with 172K kms on the clock. Just changed the clutch for the first time. I did the timing chain back in late 2018 when it had 139K on the clock as a precaution. Replaced the coil packs at 166K after 2 failed within a week. I replaced the shocks and springs recently because they were just worn. Besides that the car has been trouble free and fun to drive.
@@hectoryanez1152 Here you go, this is the list of parts and prices. I had a damage Camshaft Bridge so had to replace it. All sourced from Volkswagen dealership. Part Description Part Number Price (ex VAT) Camshaft Bridge 06H-103-144-K €142.22 Timing Chain Tensioner 06K-109-467-K €40.84 Lower Timing Cover 06H-109-210-AG €86.43 Sealant D174003M2 €24.61 Crankshaft Pulley Bolt WHT-001-760 €5.36 Engine Bracket Bolt x 3 N10701501 €10.21 Engine Mount Bolt x 2 N10552402 €7.26 Camshaft Timing Chain 06H-109-158BE €63.66 Side Rail (Tensioner) 06H-109-509Q €12.51 Side Rail (Idle) 06H-109-469AP €7.93 Top Rail 06H-109-469T €7.29 Bridge Bolt N91096701 €0.29
Fellow gti owners, especially in mk6, as he said. The timing chain for 2013 and earlier will probably go bad sooner rather than later. If you have 100k miles or less, and if your timing chain skips there is a 10 year or 100k mile extended warranty and you can get it fixed for free. I had my 2011 gti for 2 weeks and learned about this warranty and got it fixed for free. There's also one for the water pump. So if your car hasn't reached 10 years or 100k miles and either happens call your local dealership.
Clear throat: Thermostat Tensioner Brake pads Tires Psv valve Mechatronics Other than that... Nothing What you need to buy Pops and Bang remapping Performance filter Downpipe Cold air intake Stage 2+
Missed one thing actually.. If it has a sunroof the drains need to be cleaned regularly. Myself and a friend of mine never realized this and no one ever told us. Our cars both reeked of mildew by the time we figured out what was wrong.
I have MKIV, MKVI and MKVII models in my driveway. Each with some shared issues and unique issues. I think your list is pretty spot on for potential problems and or expected repairs based on both mileage and known design issues. I'm at 140k and I am about to go in for my first walnut blast and turbo replacement. I bought the car new, keep it meticulously maintained and had all of the recalls/service advisements performed (timing belt tensioner, water pump, etc.) Yes, I am putting $3k into a car with 136k miles, but it is worth it to me as I enjoy driving the car and hope to get another 100k out of it. The only other major repair done was the valve gasket reseal which I did myself. I also rebuilt the vacuum pump and replaced all of the rings/gaskets on the upper timing cover while I was at it. $150 in parts...6 hours of my labor. No big deal. Again, solid review and anybody considering purchasing these cars would benefit from the checklist you provided. At the very least, great questions to ask the seller or to have you mechanic check for. Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it! I’ve had a MK5 GTI and Rabbit and a MK7 GTI. This MK6 is my parents but knew it’d be helpful to make a video on this one too. Enjoy your cars, I’m sure if you’ve been the only owner and took care of then you’ll be in good shape!
I bought new 2012 VW Golf GTI, have had a regular oil change, air intake manifold(warranty part) replaced at 59000km (6 year-old) and now at 99778km over 8 years. Now, EPC and engine light check flashing on dash board and the car engine shakes(fixing in progress). I think it's a reliable car to compare to any car in term years of use.
1. Coil packs getting loose. Replaced with R8 coils and NGK iridium BKR7EIX 2. Car did not start at times. The fuel control module and fuel pump replaced. 3. Water pump leaked and plastic flange cracked. Replaced pump. 4. Noticed slightly higher oil consumption and rougher idle with oil seepage on the engine. Replaced PCV assy. idle is smooth now. oil to be monitored. 5. A/c fan motor not working. Fan coils replaced. Now Fine. 6. suspensions starting to creak on r/h side over humps. bushes and suspension may require replacement 7. Getting ECS light at 2300 rpm on 6th gear. Suspect throttle body dirty or faulty solenoid. Car is stage 2 tuned and it could be a fault in tune. 8. Upgraded intercooler to Forge intercooler. power delivery is smoother now. 9. Foul smell in cabin with air-con on. Replaced cabin filter. The one with activated charcoal lasts longer and keeps the bad smell away longer.
Great informative video for anyone interested in picking up an used GTI MK6. I have a little over 110K in my 2013 VW GTI which is my daily and since then I've added a ton load of modifications and is currently at Stage 2. The only biggest issue I've had so far was carbon build-up. My car would misfire constantly and run horribly. Although pricey to clean the valves cleaned-up, the car runs almost like the day I got it at the dealership lot.
I bought a 2010 Audi A3 2.0t DSG Sportback about a month ago. I knew many of the quirks and have installed the following, Graf metal waterpunp, R8 coils, RS7 plugs, O2 sensors, PCV system, and changed the oil with Liqu-Moly, Dsg fluid with Petronas. I love these cars! Just do research and if these things are too much to handle pass.
Pretty good video , coming from Someone who has worked solely on VW at the dealership for 5+ years also Audi “similar vehicles in most cases like an A3/TT is basically a Jetta/golf/beetle...” and currently at an independent/performance VW/Audi shop totalling at 10+ years in the industry. The only thing to critique on that was said in this video is about the Evaporative Purge valve/solenoid . It looks rather easy(like 20 minutes tops to replace) however this part requires removal of the intake manifold to be changed in and out. You can replace this without removing the intake , I’ve done it myself , but also I have been doing this for a long time and have small tricks I’ve learned over the time. But as per the repair manual from Volkswagen themselves, if you were to follow it step by step you would have to remove you intake manifold completely to gain access the the underside of the manifold to be able to properly remove and replace the valve. This also would give you a time to clean your intake valves and what not. You also will have to reseal/rebuild your injectors whenever you remove said manifold from your engine , this is just how it is designed. That being said very good video and he is pretty spot on with all the repetitive and most common failures related to the power train of this engine and vehicle specifically. This info can also be used in many other VW/Audi sub-models rather than just the GTI
Thanks for the tip! As you can tell I’m very much a driveway mechanic, not a pro, and I’ve only replaced about half of these things personally. Good to hear from a professional that this list is a good one!
Hey mate, I’m currently constantly getting the po171 code. Iv replaced the o2 and fuel filter but I just noticed some oil around the hose from the pcv to the intake. I popped it off and saw a small pool on oil at both connections. Is this normal or should it be relatively dry?
In about 6 months I'm looking at buying one off my friend never own a European car so should be interesting he fixed most of the issues but the timing chain I'm abit concerned tho it has 180k on the clock so I'll keep an eye on that he's got a 09 model
Hi, I got a 112k kilometers mk6 Gti, It's my everyday car and it's a great car. I got some problems with it like intake manifold, some valves that needed to be replaced... But I still love my Gti and I hope that I can run another 112k with it! Greetings from Belgium
Well, I've had mine for over 10 years and over 80,000 miles, and the only problems I have had have been a cracked manifold and a few water pumps, all of which VW paid for. When I had the manifold replaced, I had them clean out any carbon buildup, so that actually saved a few hundred bucks. The water pump is the most worrying issue, as I would not want to have that go in Death Valley. Each time VW swore that they now had a better pump, and so far, the 4th pump seems to be the charm (knock on wood). Other than that, nothing else (knocking on more wood). The car drives pretty much the same as when it was new, and the paint, except where it has a few nicks, looks brand new despite being parked outside for the past 5 years. Compared the the cars I grew up with in the 1960s and 70's, this car would have been considered a reliability wonder. BTW, I think part of the German car reliability problems lie with our crappy roads. These cars are developed and tested primarily for the German car market, where they drive on smooth well-maintained roads, while we drive ours on rutted paths. You can't tell me that all those jarring potholes aren't shaking a few bits loose.
Oh, and as far as prices go, here in the U.S. the medium price is around $12,500, or about 50% of the original price. Prices in fact are holding steady and maybe rising. They are the last German-built GTIs here.
5 years with my mk6 and I’m finally getting rid of it. Literally had 7/10 problems on your list. Some of them multiple times. I’m god damn over it. Switching over to a CT200h. Goodbye GTi. Never again.
1. Not only tensioner, you should replace timing chain as well with newer version, which is about same as on Mk7. 2. Carbon build up is problem with almost all direct injected engines. And that is not problem on relatively low mileage cars, under 200.000kms (125.000miles). 3. Intake manifold doesn't broke every week, and it is not so expensive. I just turned 158.000kms without any problems. 4. Coil packs are also inexpensive, and it is not only problem on TSI engines. In 100k miles I just once has problem with one coil pack. To avoid coil pack issues, replace spark plugs every 30.000kms (20.000miles) 5. I have no problem with WG. Maybe on very high mileage cars. 6. I had no problems at all with PCV, but I am installed oil catch can, because PCV is prone to failure wich can cause rear main seal leak. 7. I had no problems at all with DV, even with stage 2 remap. This is common fault with BorgWarner KKK K03 turbos on Mk5, but my Euro GTI has IHI RHF5, which has little bit different DV. 8. I had no problems with waterpump. When it starts to leak, I would change it. It is little bit hard to change it. 9. EVAP valve once throw error code, I was cleared it, and no problems at all. 10. I have no problems with fuel pump control module, probably because I don't drive low on fuel. High current draw can lead to fuel pump modoule melt. 11. Rust is not a problem at all with Mk6. Sometimes you need to wash your car. 12. Clutch is prone to slipping on stage 2 remap, thats absolutely true. Overall I am very satisfied as owner, suprisingly low amount of issues. You are forgot to say that TSI engines like to drink some oil. That amount is about 1-2qts in 6000 miles, depending on driving style and engine shape. There is some cases that cars has serious oil consumption... 1l at 1000km. If your engine consume more than 1l at 2000km, you probably need to open your engine and replace pistons and rings before it damages cylinder liners. To avoid oil consumption increase, use best oil, change it on 5000miles and put only premium fuel with cleaning additives and your GTI will appreciate it.
Great video! My '13 GTI with 101k on it today has had (2) carbon build up and (3) the intake manifold cleaned and replaced around 70k. I think I had a bad sensor rather than a problem with the flap control on the intake manifold though. They seemed to move fine with the arm that pushes them when I had it out. (4) happened earlier around 60k I think, and it was just one pack replaced. (6) is happening now, but I started noticing oil dripping out of the throttle body around 90k. And lastly (9) happened only at like 20k. The fun of owning a GTI trumps these issues I think.
Wow! I drive a q50 with 184,000 miles and want a Golf R (new). Only problems I've had was the alternator @ 175,00 and a battery and now it drinks oil. I want a VW but can't find any long term high mileage reviews that's state the issues clearly. Thank you Great info!
mine has 43k miles , so far had the water pump replaced because of the recall (had a cel on), ac has a leak and that's about it plan on changing the ignition coils myself also spark plugs at 60k miles. i keep the car maintained up to date and hope for few problems but who knows. i love driving it, its an amazing car, fun to drive too great video will keep in mind for all of those mentioned things 😬
I literally just bought a 2010 mk6 gti with the 2.0 tsi it has 130k miles and runs perfectly. I'm horrified at reading about the timing tensioner. With my car having thos many miles and running perfectly, is there a good chance mine has been fixed or okay?
@@lynndunlap10 u should definitely check wether this has been changed. I called the dealership I bought my MK6 from and they confirmed it had been changed. if yours hasn't you should definitely get it replaced
@@lynndunlap10 Your car is at a mileage where the timing chain will be stretched to the maximum allowable limit soon so just address it when you do the timing chain job. You will get a check engine light for that.
If the timing chain jumps and the valves are hit by the pistons it does not mean you need a new cylinder head. It just means you need to get the head cleaned and the fitted with new intake valves with guides and seals plus obviously new timing chains and tensioners.
If I'd known of these issues, I may have bought a Ford st instead of my gti mk6. That said, so far, I've only had a low oil level warning indication.....so far. I enjoy driving my gti in town and a lot more on country roads. After watching your video, I'm inclined to driving the car far more kindly than I had in mind. Thanks for the upload.
Keep in mind that “common” doesn’t mean they’ll happen on all cars! Keep up with maintenance and have a bit of money on hand in case something does go wrong, and enjoy the car. They really are super fun cars. Though I’m not as well versed, I’d be surprised if the ST didn’t have a list of things that go wrong just like the GTI
@@CashedOutCars hahah, well, besides the rust, turbo failure, and evap., I have had to deal with all of those failures--lol within a 30k mile period. I did the tensioner as preventative maintenance. But I still love my MkII A3! It's a quick and sporty little hatchback.
That’s another good one that has plagued VWs for a LONG time. I thought they fixed it or at least made it better by the MK6, but I see it’s still happening. Thanks for pointing it out!
I put 110,000 miles on a new 2013 VW GTI. It didn’t have a single issue. I purchased another 2013 VW GTI with 111,000 miles. Within 2 months of owning it I had to change the fuel pump, fuel filter, and a camshaft position sensor that went bad.
Hy, i need a little help. Recently i bought a 2010 mk6 gti 211 hp. When i raise my leg of the gas pedal theres a metalic sound, i would describe it like a chain grinding on a metal plate. My question is the tensioner gonna give up soon?
I had my golf mk6 2010 (non-GTI) since 2019. Issues that I had were failure of mechatronic (DSG), and water pump. Chain tensioner was replaced by a previous owner.
I have gotten to 102k miles on my 2012 GTI with 0 mechanical issues. Radio went out for user error reasons but otherwise, it hasn't left me stranded. Even when I plowed it into a ditch. Pulled itself out and drove just fine.
I have dash lights coming off and on, sometimes it’s ABS sometimes it’s just check engine and airbag and or steering. What are the odds it’s a bad battery? I tested 100 charged on it but sometimes when I’m waiting in line at a drive thru or in traffic it just stops working such as no speedometer reading, gas gauge is all tweaked and when stepping on the gas it just revs up to 2k but doesn’t move. Would a abs module do this? Could this be a wiring problem? Please give insight of any kind please. Thanks!
mine , and probably lots too , The water pump failed due to a leak from the cover of the timing chain , the ruber located there failed and leaks oil ,that oil travels straight to the top of water pump damaging the plastic of the waterpump ,so if you ever fix that ensure there its no leaking before change it , if the oil remains will be happening again very soon ,,,,watch out for that too enjoy that car
A way to clean the intake valve chambers is to take a handful of zip-ties with the block part of the zip tie cut off of them, put them in a drill and spin them in the intake ports.. back yard tip that works well!
I dont have a GT1 but i have a beetle tutbo 2012 with the same engine and everythung you saud is correct. Just about every problem you mentioned occurred with my car as well. This is a good video
Before i bought vw everybody told ne that vw is very reliable car and never stop on road😀. But after i bought vw i have seen tons of videos and information about tons of manufacturing faults in this car🙃
I own a 2013 2dr manual MK6 GTI. I add fuel a cleaner (various brands) to the tank once a month. Usually the first tank. Been doing it since purchase new in 2012. I would be surprised if I have carbon build-up. Currently has 93k miles and runs just as strong as the day it was purchased.
Carbon buildup occurs in direct injection engines because the fuel is not sprayed over the valves. I don't see how fuel cleaner would do anything if it never touches the surfaces that need cleaning in the first place.
I've literally owned my 2011 GTI for a little over a week and I can already say this is correct. Here's the timeline for the 11 days I've owned it. Day 1: Coils Day 2: Nothing Day 3: Carbon Build-Up Day 4: PCV Valve Day 5: Wastegate Day 6: Nothing Day 7: Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve Day 8: Nothing Day 9: Nothing Day 10: Nothing Day 11: Fuel Pump
Reading all these comments makes me realize how poorly Volkswagen vehicles age. When a Toyota or Honda hits 100k miles, it's common knowledge that these vehicles will go well past north of 200k miles. How many modern Volkswagens do you know of that have even done 200k miles or will ever hit that mark?
I had a 2012 GTI that got totaled in a car accident, that i had an oil leak at the cam seal at about 50k miles and my fuel pump went out at 36k miles and leaking raw fuel from the fuel rail at about 70k miles. I was the original owner and bought it brand new.
I disagree. I'm sure the MK7 is better in many ways but the MK6 is better looking. Way better looking. I have 83k on my MK6 (2013) stick and the only problems I've had is with the coil packs and waterpump. And that's it. Runs great, looks great, drives great and is that killer CSGM color. LOVE MY GTI!
Hi all. Buying a 2012 GTI this week with only 20k miles on the clock...has been cherished by one original owner. Anything I should be looking for apart from the regular services/dsg service?
You can keep up to date with it by performing regular DSG services on them, which is a fluid flush and a few other things. It can be done at home if you’re mechanically skilled and up for it. If yours failed, determine what failed and look at the cost of parts, labor and time to fix it and make a decision based on that. Good luck!
I do enjoy my MK6 golf GTI but within the first 3 months of ownership I've had the shadow monza wheels refurbished which ended up being new centre caps and locking wheel nuts. The PCV valve changed, the intake manifold changed, the water pump changed and also the sump changed due to rot. The car has only done 69,000 miles. Now from this video I hear about the timing chain so I better check that aha. Time to hand my mechanic some more cash.
You should also mention the elctrical part failure like the air recirculation flap motor inside the left hand side glove box. And the fuel line rattle sound in cabin. That's the another two annoying noise issue i am currently facing expect the noise of n80 purge value. Ahah
Very cool video and explanations, was looking at Buying a GTI and one mentioned problem with the EVAP Purge Valve, helps a lot to know what the problems might be
Haha that's something I didn't even consider as common, but it's happened on my MK5 and this MK6 so I probably should have added it to the list! Good eye
From a fellow MK6 GTI owner, this is an awesome vid! Subscribed! Your GTI is super clean! I also have a CW GTI that is way more used than yours is at nearly 168,000 miles. I have done many things on this list since the beginning of 2020 (spark plugs, ignition coils, PCV valve, timing chain and tensioner. It is a pain in the butt to own sometimes, but I love the driving experience I get out of this car. I plan on hanging on to mine for a long time.
Top! Does anyone have a fix for reear right n left check brakelight error but the lights work.... I have an obd and have been breaking g my head to fix this....
Hi! This video was really helpful! Although I need some advice about my 2012 GTI. The car is powerful, and drives very very good! I’m at 135k miles. I had my PCV go bad and since it’s been replaced the car has been doing a very strange thing. At about 4-5k rpm I get a nasty rattle and a biggg ploof of black smoke. Only while at high rpm. Anyone have an idea of what that would be?
Hello i am gona buy one tomorow but the seller is saying thats the car is consumimg more oil than normal whats do you thing i dont know if it is easy fix what do you think the car is low milage
That's a very common problem with the 2.0TSI, it usually is a piston ring problem. It's not a particularly easy fix. These cars do consume more oil than most, but if it's a real lot I'd be wary of it.
Amazing video! I ADORE driving my MK6 GTI, but it has been very expensive to maintain and I've experienced almost all of the known issues including wet seats due to water coming in from the backlights to leaky turbo. It currently has 146k miles on it. I just replaced the turbo because it was leaking ($3k), and a month later, the dealer is telling me it also needs a new engine, which would be another $4k. My question is: It's known that the MK6 has turbo issues (that has been replaced), but are there any engine issues? What is the probability that if I invest in a new engine, it will actually not have problems later again because of the turbo? Or should I just move on to the next MK?
There’s always a chance that an engine will eventually have problems, even when all the preventative maintenance is done. However, if you keep up with it those chances of problems go down significantly. I had a MK7 that also had problems, so it’s a matter of keeping up with it and also a bit of luck. Good luck!
Hi I have an MK6 that I bought new in December of 2011 I have 74568 miles in my car! The only problems I had so far is the water pump,the intake manifold and the HPFP that’s about it and I guess I was lucky all those things were replaced by VW free of charge! Every thing else it’s good! My car has been very well maintained stock and it’s been a blast to drive! Still puts a smile in my face every time I drive it! A lot of people complain about this cars because they modify them and don’t give the maintenance required! If you take care of it it will give you many years of pleasure!
Recently bought my 2010 auto gti w 141,000 miles for 8500 stock and had to put another 2,000 into it at VW but have never had the check engine light on and it drives great, this is my 2nd gti and decided to not get a clutch cuz last one had to many issues so I can say these cars can go forever if you take proper care and maintain them enough just stay vigilant
I used to drive a Ford Fusion, but after the transmission on that thing went out of the window, I’ve been searching and I found the GTI and I can’t understand how much I like this car. Even with all these failures, would you still recommend the car? I’m going to test drive a 2011 GTI today and so I just wonder if it’s worth buying.
You’re welcome! That’s about $9,000 USD, which here is a bit high unless it’s in excellent condition. The market may be different there though. If it’s been well maintained they’re great cars
Just finding your channel by chance, I'm shopping for a MK6 for my younger brother, but a long time ago I remember watching your longboard videos!! I knew you looked familiar 😂
Be mindful if you have alternator problems like a no charge at idle situation don’t jump the gun on the alternator check your main panel fuse where alternator harness goes to
Hey dude I already have a mk6 but was wondering what your wheel specs are? (diameter, width, offset) and tyre specs? Do you have lowering springs or stock suspension? Your wheel setup looks absolutely amazing
@@lytheus69 The wheels them selves are called watkins glen's and their pretty expensive for stock wheels form VW. I have them as well but bought them off of someone.
2010 GTI owner. Everything is failing on this thing. Replaced the engine after owning for a month and a year later one thing at a time is breaking. I suspect the alternator is what brought me here. If you like throwing money away but a major drug habit is just not for you- get a GTI.You'll be broke before you know it.
Very good Info for new gti buyer. Have you official address this issues with VW directly, this can help to resolve the issue for the next generation gti
Hey. I want to buy a Mk6 gti from 2011 with 156.000 km on it. What should i Look for when I go see the car? I don’t want to get scammed or buy a car that is not working properly.
Hey, I have had my 2011 GTI 2 door Manual for almost a year now and it's been great. It has 210000km on it (I know) and the only problem I've had with it was a diverter valve failure which made me lose ALL my boost pressure, thankfully it was an easy fix. I'm currently saving up my money to get the timing tensioner replaced because I'm not skilled enough nor have the tools to do it myself, but overall this is the best car I've ever owned. Looking to getting it tuned along with the tensioner replacement to bump that performance up. Recently I have been hearing a very slight vacuum noise but I have no coolant or oil leaks so I'm not sure what to make of that. Little bit of rust underneath the door handles and my doors but it's covered under Volkswagen's extended corrosion Warranty.
i have a 2016 vw GTI 77k miles. No problems up until this year. It’s turning into a money pit. My gas mileage has been HORRIFIC and unexplainable driving worse than a v8. My EPC light keeps coming on . I’ve changed the coils , spark plugs, filters . My car last month out of no where wouldn’t turn on and was completely broken down, Germaine auto specialist mechanic stated it was “ carbon in the valves ….” New fuel injectors, fuel pump good… I don’t know where else to turn. If you have heard of these things or have any ideas of what could be going on . Thank you
Had a 2012 went through 3 water pumps and 3 imf in one year. burned up 2 quarts of oil a week, with no oil leaks. I had to trade it in but wish I wouldve gotten a mk7 gti
@@CashedOutCars Yeah it was stock but who knows what the people did to it that had it before me. I didn't abuse it either I loved that car. TBH though that dsg is a really geeat transmission. Never skipped a beat
I just got a 14 golf gti. And everyone is like there are expensive to fix. I’m downsizing from a 06 f250 6.0 2k was just for the parts not including labor.
@@CashedOutCars hpop heads injectors turbos trans headstuds egr cooler stc and dummy plugs. You can look up 6.0 powerstroke common issues and you’ll see. Cost normally about 10k just to keep the motor from blowing up
@@CashedOutCars me personally had over 20k in receipts to my truck but that’s all to get it from blowing up and she made 600hp and over 1000ft lbs of torque. Sadly the shorter list is what I didn’t have to replace
I have an issue with mine that i didnt check yet.. when i'm enginebraking, the car sounds like its leaking exhaust.. the burbling sound when off throttle comes as a "leaky exhaust sound" but on throttle, exhaust is not making any leaky sounds... Anyone out there with the same problem?
If you just want a blow off valve for the noise I’d recommend looking at a diverter valve spacer or aftermarket intake. This way you’ll get tons of turbo and blow off noise without losing performance going to a blow off valve over a factory diverter valve
Hi, I’ve got a mk6 gti that will randomly pop up an EPC light on dash before it rough idles to stall. Do you know the problem? I’ve replaced the coil packs, fuel filter and cleaned fuel injectors but still have the issue.
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Well explained
I like the way this guy talks. He talks like a robot from the year 3030 sent back in time to teach VW shoppers and owners how to maintain their car properly
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I think he's a Canadian
Oh stop it.
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Literally why i subscribed
I have had my mk6 for 6 years now. Started with 36k on the clock, now at 122k. Car runs strong, only one major problem so far. I've had one coil pack go, a valve on top of the manifold (cant remember the name but a $30 fix), intake manifold went after 4k (old style had carbon build up issues that are now resolved) but was fixed under warranty, my driver side seat heater isnt as strong as it used to be and my right rear caliper seized up. Other than that,basic maintenance is all that's needed for mine. I dont drive her gently, put good gas in, keep up with oil changes and levels and it's been so nice having this car. I thought about getting a mk7 but I just love this thing so much. Plus, the last of the actual German GTIs!
I'm glad you've had a relatively good experience! Enjoy it and thanks for your comment!
This man is reading the list of things I’ve fixed or replaced on my Passat. I have a tfsi so I didn’t replace a timing chain tensioner because it has a belt but everything else is accurate.
This is super helpful and clear. I just had a coil pack go out on my Mk6 GTI, so I was looking for other common issues. The previous owner has replaced/dealt with about half of these problems (luckily in a timely manner), and it's nice to get a clear list of other things to look out for and inspect going forward. Thanks!
I’m glad this helped you out! Best of luck checking your car over, I hope you don’t find many issues with it!
I have a late 2010 GTI 6 speed manual with 172K kms on the clock. Just changed the clutch for the first time. I did the timing chain back in late 2018 when it had 139K on the clock as a precaution. Replaced the coil packs at 166K after 2 failed within a week. I replaced the shocks and springs recently because they were just worn. Besides that the car has been trouble free and fun to drive.
Sounds like you're on top of the problems, that's how you need to be with these! Enjoy it!
How much you pay for the timing Chain it is expensive? I’m about to do that thanks 🙏
@@hectoryanez1152
Here you go, this is the list of parts and prices. I had a damage Camshaft Bridge so had to replace it. All sourced from Volkswagen dealership.
Part Description Part Number Price (ex VAT)
Camshaft Bridge 06H-103-144-K €142.22
Timing Chain Tensioner 06K-109-467-K €40.84
Lower Timing Cover 06H-109-210-AG €86.43
Sealant D174003M2 €24.61
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt WHT-001-760 €5.36
Engine Bracket Bolt x 3 N10701501 €10.21
Engine Mount Bolt x 2 N10552402 €7.26
Camshaft Timing Chain 06H-109-158BE €63.66
Side Rail (Tensioner) 06H-109-509Q €12.51
Side Rail (Idle) 06H-109-469AP €7.93
Top Rail 06H-109-469T €7.29
Bridge Bolt N91096701 €0.29
@ thank you sir
Fellow gti owners, especially in mk6, as he said. The timing chain for 2013 and earlier will probably go bad sooner rather than later. If you have 100k miles or less, and if your timing chain skips there is a 10 year or 100k mile extended warranty and you can get it fixed for free. I had my 2011 gti for 2 weeks and learned about this warranty and got it fixed for free. There's also one for the water pump. So if your car hasn't reached 10 years or 100k miles and either happens call your local dealership.
Is this in UK? Also, when you mean by 10yrs, if I have a 60 plate would that mean 10 years has passed since it is 2021?
Was gonna buy 12 gti 87k miles last Saturday til I found out timing tensioner and chain warranty expired 2 months ago!! Afraid to buy the car now
@@busterlouie6176 did you?
Clear throat:
Thermostat
Tensioner
Brake pads
Tires
Psv valve
Mechatronics
Other than that... Nothing
What you need to buy
Pops and Bang remapping
Performance filter
Downpipe
Cold air intake
Stage 2+
Pretty much!
Missed one thing actually.. If it has a sunroof the drains need to be cleaned regularly. Myself and a friend of mine never realized this and no one ever told us. Our cars both reeked of mildew by the time we figured out what was wrong.
I have MKIV, MKVI and MKVII models in my driveway. Each with some shared issues and unique issues.
I think your list is pretty spot on for potential problems and or expected repairs based on both mileage and known design issues.
I'm at 140k and I am about to go in for my first walnut blast and turbo replacement. I bought the car new, keep it meticulously maintained and had all of the recalls/service advisements performed (timing belt tensioner, water pump, etc.)
Yes, I am putting $3k into a car with 136k miles, but it is worth it to me as I enjoy driving the car and hope to get another 100k out of it.
The only other major repair done was the valve gasket reseal which I did myself. I also rebuilt the vacuum pump and replaced all of the rings/gaskets on the upper timing cover while I was at it. $150 in parts...6 hours of my labor. No big deal.
Again, solid review and anybody considering purchasing these cars would benefit from the checklist you provided. At the very least, great questions to ask the seller or to have you mechanic check for. Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it! I’ve had a MK5 GTI and Rabbit and a MK7 GTI. This MK6 is my parents but knew it’d be helpful to make a video on this one too. Enjoy your cars, I’m sure if you’ve been the only owner and took care of then you’ll be in good shape!
I bought new 2012 VW Golf GTI, have had a regular oil change, air intake manifold(warranty part) replaced at 59000km (6 year-old) and now at 99778km over 8 years. Now, EPC and engine light check flashing on dash board and the car engine shakes(fixing in progress). I think it's a reliable car to compare to any car in term years of use.
1. Coil packs getting loose. Replaced with R8 coils and NGK iridium BKR7EIX
2. Car did not start at times. The fuel control module and fuel pump replaced.
3. Water pump leaked and plastic flange cracked. Replaced pump.
4. Noticed slightly higher oil consumption and rougher idle with oil seepage on the engine. Replaced PCV assy. idle is smooth now. oil to be monitored.
5. A/c fan motor not working. Fan coils replaced. Now Fine.
6. suspensions starting to creak on r/h side over humps. bushes and suspension may require replacement
7. Getting ECS light at 2300 rpm on 6th gear. Suspect throttle body dirty or faulty solenoid. Car is stage 2 tuned and it could be a fault in tune.
8. Upgraded intercooler to Forge intercooler. power delivery is smoother now.
9. Foul smell in cabin with air-con on. Replaced cabin filter. The one with activated charcoal lasts longer and keeps the bad smell away longer.
Great informative video for anyone interested in picking up an used GTI MK6. I have a little over 110K in my 2013 VW GTI which is my daily and since then I've added a ton load of modifications and is currently at Stage 2. The only biggest issue I've had so far was carbon build-up. My car would misfire constantly and run horribly. Although pricey to clean the valves cleaned-up, the car runs almost like the day I got it at the dealership lot.
I bought a 2010 Audi A3 2.0t DSG Sportback about a month ago. I knew many of the quirks and have installed the following, Graf metal waterpunp, R8 coils, RS7 plugs, O2 sensors, PCV system, and changed the oil with Liqu-Moly, Dsg fluid with Petronas. I love these cars! Just do research and if these things are too much to handle pass.
Sounds like you've done most of the preventative stuff! Enjoy it!
Pretty good video , coming from
Someone who has worked solely on VW at the dealership for 5+ years also Audi “similar vehicles in most cases like an A3/TT is basically a Jetta/golf/beetle...” and currently at an independent/performance VW/Audi shop totalling at 10+ years in the industry. The only thing to critique on that was said in this video is about the Evaporative Purge valve/solenoid . It looks rather easy(like 20 minutes tops to replace) however this part requires removal of the intake manifold to be changed in and out. You can replace this without removing the intake , I’ve done it myself , but also I have been doing this for a long time and have small tricks I’ve learned over the time. But as per the repair manual from Volkswagen themselves, if you were to follow it step by step you would have to remove you intake manifold completely to gain access the the underside of the manifold to be able to properly remove and replace the valve. This also would give you a time to clean your intake valves and what not. You also will have to reseal/rebuild your injectors whenever you remove said manifold from your engine , this is just how it is designed. That being said very good video and he is pretty spot on with all the repetitive and most common failures related to the power train of this engine and vehicle specifically. This info can also be used in many other VW/Audi sub-models rather than just the GTI
Thanks for the tip! As you can tell I’m very much a driveway mechanic, not a pro, and I’ve only replaced about half of these things personally. Good to hear from a professional that this list is a good one!
Hey mate, I’m currently constantly getting the po171 code.
Iv replaced the o2 and fuel filter but I just noticed some oil around the hose from the pcv to the intake.
I popped it off and saw a small pool on oil at both connections.
Is this normal or should it be relatively dry?
In about 6 months I'm looking at buying one off my friend never own a European car so should be interesting he fixed most of the issues but the timing chain I'm abit concerned tho it has 180k on the clock so I'll keep an eye on that he's got a 09 model
Great Video, i love how seemless it is and how much technical info you gave, sounds like you know your stuff
Hi, I got a 112k kilometers mk6 Gti, It's my everyday car and it's a great car. I got some problems with it like intake manifold, some valves that needed to be replaced... But I still love my Gti and I hope that I can run another 112k with it! Greetings from Belgium
How much did you pay for it?
I have a 2010 gti with 103,000 km on it and I feel like she is not giving ms the power she should be able to make.
@@yannzter Maybe try a power bench test but you probably get used by the power of your car. Try another car to compare.
@@quebeclima2006 the reason is bcshes chipped stage oneapr and she's given more power in the past... Thabks for the the quick response
Had the same problem with my Mk6 GTI and it’s at 107k miles
Well, I've had mine for over 10 years and over 80,000 miles, and the only problems I have had have been a cracked manifold and a few water pumps, all of which VW paid for. When I had the manifold replaced, I had them clean out any carbon buildup, so that actually saved a few hundred bucks. The water pump is the most worrying issue, as I would not want to have that go in Death Valley. Each time VW swore that they now had a better pump, and so far, the 4th pump seems to be the charm (knock on wood). Other than that, nothing else (knocking on more wood). The car drives pretty much the same as when it was new, and the paint, except where it has a few nicks, looks brand new despite being parked outside for the past 5 years.
Compared the the cars I grew up with in the 1960s and 70's, this car would have been considered a reliability wonder.
BTW, I think part of the German car reliability problems lie with our crappy roads. These cars are developed and tested primarily for the German car market, where they drive on smooth well-maintained roads, while we drive ours on rutted paths. You can't tell me that all those jarring potholes aren't shaking a few bits loose.
Oh, and as far as prices go, here in the U.S. the medium price is around $12,500, or about 50% of the original price. Prices in fact are holding steady and maybe rising. They are the last German-built GTIs here.
5 years with my mk6 and I’m finally getting rid of it. Literally had 7/10 problems on your list. Some of them multiple times. I’m god damn over it. Switching over to a CT200h. Goodbye GTi. Never again.
1. Not only tensioner, you should replace timing chain as well with newer version, which is about same as on Mk7.
2. Carbon build up is problem with almost all direct injected engines. And that is not problem on relatively low mileage cars, under 200.000kms (125.000miles).
3. Intake manifold doesn't broke every week, and it is not so expensive. I just turned 158.000kms without any problems.
4. Coil packs are also inexpensive, and it is not only problem on TSI engines. In 100k miles I just once has problem with one coil pack. To avoid coil pack issues, replace spark plugs every 30.000kms (20.000miles)
5. I have no problem with WG. Maybe on very high mileage cars.
6. I had no problems at all with PCV, but I am installed oil catch can, because PCV is prone to failure wich can cause rear main seal leak.
7. I had no problems at all with DV, even with stage 2 remap. This is common fault with BorgWarner KKK K03 turbos on Mk5, but my Euro GTI has IHI RHF5, which has little bit different DV.
8. I had no problems with waterpump. When it starts to leak, I would change it. It is little bit hard to change it.
9. EVAP valve once throw error code, I was cleared it, and no problems at all.
10. I have no problems with fuel pump control module, probably because I don't drive low on fuel. High current draw can lead to fuel pump modoule melt.
11. Rust is not a problem at all with Mk6. Sometimes you need to wash your car.
12. Clutch is prone to slipping on stage 2 remap, thats absolutely true.
Overall I am very satisfied as owner, suprisingly low amount of issues. You are forgot to say that TSI engines like to drink some oil. That amount is about 1-2qts in 6000 miles, depending on driving style and engine shape. There is some cases that cars has serious oil consumption... 1l at 1000km. If your engine consume more than 1l at 2000km, you probably need to open your engine and replace pistons and rings before it damages cylinder liners. To avoid oil consumption increase, use best oil, change it on 5000miles and put only premium fuel with cleaning additives and your GTI will appreciate it.
Great video! My '13 GTI with 101k on it today has had (2) carbon build up and (3) the intake manifold cleaned and replaced around 70k. I think I had a bad sensor rather than a problem with the flap control on the intake manifold though. They seemed to move fine with the arm that pushes them when I had it out. (4) happened earlier around 60k I think, and it was just one pack replaced. (6) is happening now, but I started noticing oil dripping out of the throttle body around 90k. And lastly (9) happened only at like 20k. The fun of owning a GTI trumps these issues I think.
I am working on one at the shop it runs great no miss no boost leaks. We changed the purge valve already now its reading crankshaft pksitioning sensor
Wow! I drive a q50 with 184,000 miles and want a Golf R (new). Only problems I've had was the alternator @ 175,00 and a battery and now it drinks oil. I want a VW but can't find any long term high mileage reviews that's state the issues clearly. Thank you Great info!
You're welcome, best of luck in your search!
good video, only thing is with the purge valve to get to the other side the breather is connected to the inlet manifold has to come off to get to it.
Was thinking bout getting one, but you made my mind. Very informative video. Thx fam
Glad I could help, they are great cars but do have these known issues / common problems. Enjoy whatever you get!
As someone who has owned JDM cars all my life, THIS IS TOO MANY PROBLEMS!
mine has 43k miles ,
so far had the water pump replaced because of the recall (had a cel on), ac has a leak and that's about it
plan on changing the ignition coils myself also spark plugs at 60k miles.
i keep the car maintained up to date and hope for few problems but who knows.
i love driving it, its an amazing car, fun to drive too
great video will keep in mind for all of those mentioned things
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Finally some new Volkswagen content! How’s your experience been with the MK6 GTI?
I literally just bought a 2010 mk6 gti with the 2.0 tsi it has 130k miles and runs perfectly. I'm horrified at reading about the timing tensioner. With my car having thos many miles and running perfectly, is there a good chance mine has been fixed or okay?
@@lynndunlap10 u should definitely check wether this has been changed. I called the dealership I bought my MK6 from and they confirmed it had been changed. if yours hasn't you should definitely get it replaced
Got thermostat issues and intake manifold runner control as well.
@@lynndunlap10 I had mine checked when I bought a euroean shop can for you .
@@lynndunlap10 Your car is at a mileage where the timing chain will be stretched to the maximum allowable limit soon so just address it when you do the timing chain job. You will get a check engine light for that.
I liked the fact that you went straight to the point. Subbed
If the timing chain jumps and the valves are hit by the pistons it does not mean you need a new cylinder head. It just means you need to get the head cleaned and the fitted with new intake valves with guides and seals plus obviously new timing chains and tensioners.
I've been looking at one for 11k with 69k miles. Still deciding if I should go for it but this video definitely helped
What year is it?
@@CashedOutCars 2012 3 door
If I'd known of these issues, I may have bought a Ford st instead of my gti mk6. That said, so far, I've only had a low oil level warning indication.....so far. I enjoy driving my gti in town and a lot more on country roads. After watching your video, I'm inclined to driving the car far more kindly than I had in mind. Thanks for the upload.
Oops, I meant to say Ford focus ST.
Keep in mind that “common” doesn’t mean they’ll happen on all cars! Keep up with maintenance and have a bit of money on hand in case something does go wrong, and enjoy the car. They really are super fun cars. Though I’m not as well versed, I’d be surprised if the ST didn’t have a list of things that go wrong just like the GTI
@@countrytownriding2295 every car has there issues. ford focus st have engine problems as well. no i not bashing them either
@@CashedOutCars hahah, well, besides the rust, turbo failure, and evap., I have had to deal with all of those failures--lol within a 30k mile period. I did the tensioner as preventative maintenance. But I still love my MkII A3! It's a quick and sporty little hatchback.
How has it been with ur MK6? Any of these issues pop up? Still driving it like you should?
One thing you forgot to mention is the headliner. Mine is sagging from the back and have yet to replace it. 😂
That’s another good one that has plagued VWs for a LONG time. I thought they fixed it or at least made it better by the MK6, but I see it’s still happening. Thanks for pointing it out!
Mine just flops everywhere
Exactly this
Mine is too 😂🤦🏾♂️
Great job. Clear and well spoken, easy to understand. Excellent content very informative. Thank you!
I can dig it, very on piont because I've done everything he listed multiple times for my VW Dealership in MD
I put 110,000 miles on a new 2013 VW GTI. It didn’t have a single issue. I purchased another 2013 VW GTI with 111,000 miles. Within 2 months of owning it I had to change the fuel pump, fuel filter, and a camshaft position sensor that went bad.
Knowing the maintenance history is huge! Best of luck with your car!
That’s the problem you weren’t the previous owner on the second one and it wasn’t maintained as well as you maintain your vehicles
Hy, i need a little help. Recently i bought a 2010 mk6 gti 211 hp. When i raise my leg of the gas pedal theres a metalic sound, i would describe it like a chain grinding on a metal plate. My question is the tensioner gonna give up soon?
Looking into buying one soon, over 100k miles though. so this video is coming in handy when what to look for or over when getting this car !
I own one for about 6 months now, had no problem with it whatsoever, 195k kilometers atm
I had my golf mk6 2010 (non-GTI) since 2019. Issues that I had were failure of mechatronic (DSG), and water pump. Chain tensioner was replaced by a previous owner.
I have gotten to 102k miles on my 2012 GTI with 0 mechanical issues. Radio went out for user error reasons but otherwise, it hasn't left me stranded. Even when I plowed it into a ditch. Pulled itself out and drove just fine.
My MK 6 is 08/13 built. So it should have the tensioner revised, right?
I have dash lights coming off and on, sometimes it’s ABS sometimes it’s just check engine and airbag and or steering. What are the odds it’s a bad battery? I tested 100 charged on it but sometimes when I’m waiting in line at a drive thru or in traffic it just stops working such as no speedometer reading, gas gauge is all tweaked and when stepping on the gas it just revs up to 2k but doesn’t move. Would a abs module do this? Could this be a wiring problem? Please give insight of any kind please. Thanks!
mine , and probably lots too , The water pump failed due to a leak from the cover of the timing chain , the ruber located there failed and leaks oil ,that oil travels straight to the top of water pump damaging the plastic of the waterpump ,so if you ever fix that ensure there its no leaking before change it , if the oil remains will be happening again very soon ,,,,watch out for that too
enjoy that car
A way to clean the intake valve chambers is to take a handful of zip-ties with the block part of the zip tie cut off of them, put them in a drill and spin them in the intake ports.. back yard tip that works well!
I dont have a GT1 but i have a beetle tutbo 2012 with the same engine and everythung you saud is correct. Just about every problem you mentioned occurred with my car as well. This is a good video
Before i bought vw everybody told ne that vw is very reliable car and never stop on road😀. But after i bought vw i have seen tons of videos and information about tons of manufacturing faults in this car🙃
Also if coil pack or packs go out swap all 4 along with the sparks depending how long you’ve had the sparks for.
I own a 2013 2dr manual MK6 GTI. I add fuel a cleaner (various brands) to the tank once a month. Usually the first tank. Been doing it since purchase new in 2012. I would be surprised if I have carbon build-up. Currently has 93k miles and runs just as strong as the day it was purchased.
Carbon buildup occurs in direct injection engines because the fuel is not sprayed over the valves. I don't see how fuel cleaner would do anything if it never touches the surfaces that need cleaning in the first place.
@@marco1173 The cleaner does hit the surfaces it needs to clean. If gas is hitting the surface so is the fuel cleaner.
@@bettersteps That's the point. The gas doesn't touch the valves where the build up occurs.
I've literally owned my 2011 GTI for a little over a week and I can already say this is correct.
Here's the timeline for the 11 days I've owned it.
Day 1: Coils
Day 2: Nothing
Day 3: Carbon Build-Up
Day 4: PCV Valve
Day 5: Wastegate
Day 6: Nothing
Day 7: Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve
Day 8: Nothing
Day 9: Nothing
Day 10: Nothing
Day 11: Fuel Pump
Great video mate thanks very much
Glad you enjoyed it!
vw says a handful of zipties, ziptied todether ( almost like a needler) is there prefered tool to clean the carbon build up on the intake.
Reading all these comments makes me realize how poorly Volkswagen vehicles age. When a Toyota or Honda hits 100k miles, it's common knowledge that these vehicles will go well past north of 200k miles. How many modern Volkswagens do you know of that have even done 200k miles or will ever hit that mark?
I had a 2012 GTI that got totaled in a car accident, that i had an oil leak at the cam seal at about 50k miles and my fuel pump went out at 36k miles and leaking raw fuel from the fuel rail at about 70k miles. I was the original owner and bought it brand new.
Common problems when owning an MK6: MK7 envy
@Bryce Czirr hahaha I forgot I even said this.
@Bryce Czirr except the booty. Can’t beat a mk6 booty
@Bryce Czirr but its very flat. Doesn’t jut out at all, wing doesn’t come out as far.
I own a MK6 Golf R and I think it looks way better than the MK7. Both good looking cars though. Now the MK5 I hate lol
I disagree. I'm sure the MK7 is better in many ways but the MK6 is better looking. Way better looking. I have 83k on my MK6 (2013) stick and the only problems I've had is with the coil packs and waterpump. And that's it. Runs great, looks great, drives great and is that killer CSGM color. LOVE MY GTI!
Thanks for the super informative video! Looking at MK6 now and it's very helpful.
Good luck in your search!
Excellent video thanks :)
You are welcome!
Hi all. Buying a 2012 GTI this week with only 20k miles on the clock...has been cherished by one original owner.
Anything I should be looking for apart from the regular services/dsg service?
How’d it go?
do you still have this 2013 gti?
Thank you so much greAt video I want to ask you if my dsg failed do you recommend to build it or buy used one and how to prevent the failure
You can keep up to date with it by performing regular DSG services on them, which is a fluid flush and a few other things. It can be done at home if you’re mechanically skilled and up for it. If yours failed, determine what failed and look at the cost of parts, labor and time to fix it and make a decision based on that. Good luck!
CashedOutCars thank you sir
Thank you for sharing these information 🙏
I do enjoy my MK6 golf GTI but within the first 3 months of ownership I've had the shadow monza wheels refurbished which ended up being new centre caps and locking wheel nuts. The PCV valve changed, the intake manifold changed, the water pump changed and also the sump changed due to rot. The car has only done 69,000 miles. Now from this video I hear about the timing chain so I better check that aha. Time to hand my mechanic some more cash.
So far how is it, have you experienced more problems?
You should also mention the elctrical part failure like the air recirculation flap motor inside the left hand side glove box.
And the fuel line rattle sound in cabin.
That's the another two annoying noise issue i am currently facing expect the noise of n80 purge value.
Ahah
Those are good points, I had the recirculating flap failure on my MK5
Very cool video and explanations, was looking at Buying a GTI and one mentioned problem with the EVAP Purge Valve, helps a lot to know what the problems might be
Good to see the felt liner doesn't like to stay attached to the left of ur hood too haha
Haha that's something I didn't even consider as common, but it's happened on my MK5 and this MK6 so I probably should have added it to the list! Good eye
Thank you for this video, my diverter valve was broken.
You're welcome, glad you got it diagnosed and hopefully fixed!
I have a code U1030, is that the intake manifold flap or manifold sensor related issue ? Input greatly appreciated.
If you Google it it will give you the answer!!! I did it!!! 👍
Awesome video. Amazingly informative
I have this car and I thought you were talking about all my problems I’ve had on mine. Haha
I guess that means it’s a good list! So far we’ve only had a few on this one so far, I hope it stays that way
I have also had all these problems 😂
@@sergiov8198 so have i lol
My car has 134,000 miles by now. It's been an endless money pit. It's burning a ridiculous amount of oil.
From a fellow MK6 GTI owner, this is an awesome vid! Subscribed! Your GTI is super clean! I also have a CW GTI that is way more used than yours is at nearly 168,000 miles.
I have done many things on this list since the beginning of 2020 (spark plugs, ignition coils, PCV valve, timing chain and tensioner. It is a pain in the butt to own sometimes, but I love the driving experience I get out of this car. I plan on hanging on to mine for a long time.
They’re super fun cars for sure! Thanks for the comment, enjoy yours!
Top! Does anyone have a fix for reear right n left check brakelight error but the lights work.... I have an obd and have been breaking g my head to fix this....
Hi! This video was really helpful! Although I need some advice about my 2012 GTI.
The car is powerful, and drives very very good! I’m at 135k miles.
I had my PCV go bad and since it’s been replaced the car has been doing a very strange thing. At about 4-5k rpm I get a nasty rattle and a biggg ploof of black smoke. Only while at high rpm. Anyone have an idea of what that would be?
Ever figure that business out?
@@Isaiahsucre it resolved itself with a tune up. It was just poor air/fuel mix
Very informative, good job
Hello i am gona buy one tomorow but the seller is saying thats the car is consumimg more oil than normal whats do you thing i dont know if it is easy fix what do you think the car is low milage
That's a very common problem with the 2.0TSI, it usually is a piston ring problem. It's not a particularly easy fix. These cars do consume more oil than most, but if it's a real lot I'd be wary of it.
Amazing video! I ADORE driving my MK6 GTI, but it has been very expensive to maintain and I've experienced almost all of the known issues including wet seats due to water coming in from the backlights to leaky turbo. It currently has 146k miles on it. I just replaced the turbo because it was leaking ($3k), and a month later, the dealer is telling me it also needs a new engine, which would be another $4k. My question is: It's known that the MK6 has turbo issues (that has been replaced), but are there any engine issues? What is the probability that if I invest in a new engine, it will actually not have problems later again because of the turbo? Or should I just move on to the next MK?
There’s always a chance that an engine will eventually have problems, even when all the preventative maintenance is done. However, if you keep up with it those chances of problems go down significantly. I had a MK7 that also had problems, so it’s a matter of keeping up with it and also a bit of luck. Good luck!
Hi I have an MK6 that I bought new in December of 2011 I have 74568 miles in my car! The only problems I had so far is the water pump,the intake manifold and the HPFP that’s about it and I guess I was lucky all those things were replaced by VW free of charge! Every thing else it’s good! My car has been very well maintained stock and it’s been a blast to drive! Still puts a smile in my face every time I drive it! A lot of people complain about this cars because they modify them and don’t give the maintenance required! If you take care of it it will give you many years of pleasure!
Recently bought my 2010 auto gti w 141,000 miles for 8500 stock and had to put another 2,000 into it at VW but have never had the check engine light on and it drives great, this is my 2nd gti and decided to not get a clutch cuz last one had to many issues so I can say these cars can go forever if you take proper care and maintain them enough just stay vigilant
So true. Thanks for this.
Hi I need your assistance what causes coolant to boil after driving at a high speed is it normal?
It’s not normal for it to boil over and steam in your engine bay
Good info my dude. Much appreciated.
very informative, thanks for sharing. does anyone know if these issues are prevalent on the mk6 Jetta GLI?
I’m glad this helped you! Yes the motor stuff will be pretty much identical, most everything else will be very similar too. Good luck!
I used to drive a Ford Fusion, but after the transmission on that thing went out of the window, I’ve been searching and I found the GTI and I can’t understand how much I like this car. Even with all these failures, would you still recommend the car? I’m going to test drive a 2011 GTI today and so I just wonder if it’s worth buying.
They're certainly fun cars, but there are slightly more reliable ones out there. If you don't mind a bit of extra maintenance you'll love a GTI
Just bought one with 174k on it. It’s a 2010 and this video is going to come to good use in the near future I hope 🤞
That’s in km
Nice! Hopefully you don't have any of these problems, but if you do, this is here for you!
Thanks for amazing video, do you think that this car now for around 8k euros and 100k miles on clock is a good buy or i should avoid it?
You’re welcome! That’s about $9,000 USD, which here is a bit high unless it’s in excellent condition. The market may be different there though. If it’s been well maintained they’re great cars
@@CashedOutCars thanks for reply, i think i will avoid it since my mehcanic said that it had lots of problems. Shame cuz i really dig the car
Just finding your channel by chance, I'm shopping for a MK6 for my younger brother, but a long time ago I remember watching your longboard videos!! I knew you looked familiar 😂
Be mindful if you have alternator problems like a no charge at idle situation don’t jump the gun on the alternator check your main panel fuse where alternator harness goes to
Very informative. Thanks for posting
Glad it was helpful!
Hey dude I already have a mk6 but was wondering what your wheel specs are? (diameter, width, offset) and tyre specs? Do you have lowering springs or stock suspension? Your wheel setup looks absolutely amazing
Thanks man! The wheels, suspension and tires are actually stock, the car is a 2014 GTI Wolfsburg edition
@@CashedOutCars hahaha wow! crazy that that's what has come out of the factory! thanks for the info mate
@@lytheus69 The wheels them selves are called watkins glen's and their pretty expensive for stock wheels form VW. I have them as well but bought them off of someone.
Great vid!
I have a fresh AzR intake hose problem on my Volkswagen GTI 2011 problem. Please help I love my car.
2010 GTI owner. Everything is failing on this thing. Replaced the engine after owning for a month and a year later one thing at a time is breaking. I suspect the alternator is what brought me here. If you like throwing money away but a major drug habit is just not for you- get a GTI.You'll be broke before you know it.
Very good Info for new gti buyer. Have you official address this issues with VW directly, this can help to resolve the issue for the next generation gti
Hey. I want to buy a Mk6 gti from 2011 with 156.000 km on it. What should i Look for when I go see the car? I don’t want to get scammed or buy a car that is not working properly.
Don’t buy it save more and get one with low kms
Hey, I have had my 2011 GTI 2 door Manual for almost a year now and it's been great. It has 210000km on it (I know) and the only problem I've had with it was a diverter valve failure which made me lose ALL my boost pressure, thankfully it was an easy fix. I'm currently saving up my money to get the timing tensioner replaced because I'm not skilled enough nor have the tools to do it myself, but overall this is the best car I've ever owned. Looking to getting it tuned along with the tensioner replacement to bump that performance up. Recently I have been hearing a very slight vacuum noise but I have no coolant or oil leaks so I'm not sure what to make of that. Little bit of rust underneath the door handles and my doors but it's covered under Volkswagen's extended corrosion Warranty.
Nice, they’re great cars and it sounds like you’re keeping up with it. I replaced the diverter valve on my MK5 when I had it. Enjoy it!
Videos like this will make you wanna stick to your VW MK1
I just got my 2009 gti let's see what happens first thing I noticed it was low on cooling . I may have to check the water pump
Definetly check the water pump and top it off in the meantime. Good luck!
i have a 2016 vw GTI 77k miles. No problems up until this year. It’s turning into a money pit. My gas mileage has been HORRIFIC and unexplainable driving worse than a v8. My EPC light keeps coming on . I’ve changed the coils , spark plugs, filters . My car last month out of no where wouldn’t turn on and was completely broken down, Germaine auto specialist mechanic stated it was “ carbon in the valves ….” New fuel injectors, fuel pump good… I don’t know where else to turn. If you have heard of these things or have any ideas of what could be going on . Thank you
Had a 2012 went through 3 water pumps and 3 imf in one year. burned up 2 quarts of oil a week, with no oil leaks. I had to trade it in but wish I wouldve gotten a mk7 gti
Sheesh that's crazy, that's worse than most!
@@CashedOutCars Yeah it was stock but who knows what the people did to it that had it before me. I didn't abuse it either I loved that car. TBH though that dsg is a really geeat transmission. Never skipped a beat
Would this be a good first car diy?
They're great cars, but do you require a good bit of maintenance and care
Best video I've seen period.. 👏 👌
I just got a 14 golf gti. And everyone is like there are expensive to fix. I’m downsizing from a 06 f250 6.0 2k was just for the parts not including labor.
What did you have to replace?
@@CashedOutCars hpop heads injectors turbos trans headstuds egr cooler stc and dummy plugs. You can look up 6.0 powerstroke common issues and you’ll see. Cost normally about 10k just to keep the motor from blowing up
@@CashedOutCars me personally had over 20k in receipts to my truck but that’s all to get it from blowing up and she made 600hp and over 1000ft lbs of torque. Sadly the shorter list is what I didn’t have to replace
Man that’s crazy, hopefully you’re happy with the switch!
I have an issue with mine that i didnt check yet.. when i'm enginebraking, the car sounds like its leaking exhaust.. the burbling sound when off throttle comes as a "leaky exhaust sound" but on throttle, exhaust is not making any leaky sounds... Anyone out there with the same problem?
Great vid thanks for that
I would like to ask u i want to intsall blow off turbo is it save for the turbo
If you just want a blow off valve for the noise I’d recommend looking at a diverter valve spacer or aftermarket intake. This way you’ll get tons of turbo and blow off noise without losing performance going to a blow off valve over a factory diverter valve
Hi, I’ve got a mk6 gti that will randomly pop up an EPC light on dash before it rough idles to stall. Do you know the problem? I’ve replaced the coil packs, fuel filter and cleaned fuel injectors but still have the issue.
Maybe PCV system. Did you replace all plugs and coils?
+1 on checking the PCV system, if you can scan it that'd help determine the problem