Hi Matt, Just watched the video with the family, kids screaming "there's our car" anxiety levels were high watching this even though we no longer own the car still felt like my car was being reviewed. I had bought the car (CA09HHC) for my wife after the birth of our daughter it was the replacement to her previous car MK5 GTi also DSG fortunately no issue with that one. Got the car from Keystone cars in Ringwood about 10/15 mins from Bournemouth, back then car had 74k miles already. it had a horrible head unit with a parrot Bluetooth hence the aftermarket radio. when the issue started beginning of the year it wasn't consistently happening so when I took the car to VAG Technik my local VW specialist it would behave and not throw up any issue but they tried the DSG service hence you see it was serviced this year but to no avail. they advised taking it to a CAL Trans in Denton and they confirmed Mechatronic issue. The numbers quoted (like £2000) for repair did not make sense as we were also aware of the oil leak that required attention so we decided to trade it in, which we did for a Sportage. Oh the Mrs likes Classic FM 😁
VWs do not sound like quality cars at all the more I learn about them and the more stories I hear. My Toyota 4Runner has over 225,000 miles in it and is 24 years old. It might now actually be starting to bite the dust? But it had a commendable run if it does finally die. No reason for cars to have such issues under 200k miles and being less than 20 years old.
I bought a brand new Skoda Kodiaq Edition model in 2017 when the Kodiaq was just released and the mechatronic unit failed with only 400 miles on the clock….just saying!!
I'm not sure how old you are, but I'm 43. My late farther was a dealer and I can relate to everything you do, including your passion for cars and the trade. Your knowledge and attention to detail is admirable and I only wish I was brave enough to earn a living selling cars, but I do not think I could work with Joe public. Keep up the good work! Mike
If I were living in UK, I definitely was going to buy a car from you! It's hard to find a dealer who is doing it not only for the money but also for the love of cars, I'm from Bulgaria and here every dealer is a scammer (false milleage, hidden damage and so on). Keep up the good work, I love your videos
Exactly, whenever I start looking for a new car, I remind myself about all the hassle I have to go through to find a decent one. Would have been nice if there was a car dealer like Matt, here in Bulgaria.
@@awesomnality I'm searching for a new car for a long time, I'm trying to stay away from the cheapest ones, because as Matt said - Buy cheap, buy twice and still I can't find a decent one.. I went to look cars that had oil leaks, they were in repair shop without fronts, space between the parts and so on... I think to import one from Germany now and not to deal anymore with the bulgarian's "тарикати"
@@Fursty53 Maybe you could find someone who has access to mostly private "dealer" auction sites in Denmark, Netherlands or other western EU countries. We had much better luck getting a car this way. What we'd do is to offer 1k eur on top of bid winning price for bidding persons time and transport costs which were around 400eur for a spot on the trailer. This was a quite some time ago so now it could be around 1.5k eur but still way better than whole mess you get yourself into driving through half the country and back to meet some looser trying to pass scrap as "well preserved, one driver, totally not a taxi" kind of car :D
Я, още един българин фен на канала! 🙌🏼 И аз съм на това мнение. Аз живея в Англия, но за съжаление съм на поне 3 часа път от Мат. Но съм си мислил същото нещо - ако си търся кола, която той предлага, със сигурност бих си купил от него.
Decent used gearbox will set you back £500. New flywheel around £250. 4 hours labour to swap the lot. Under a grand to sort that lot. Personally I'd have got the mechatronic unit reconditioned for around £400 and very likely that's all it really needed. It drove fine up to 4th gear so flywheel likely perfectly serviceable. Mechatronics unit swap is only a couple of hours work. No need for gearbox removal. The 'stuck in 2nd gear you experienced was just limp mode for the gearbox. It allows 2nd and Reverse so you can get home when it detects a fault. You spent crazy money! Couple of hundred quid on a set of facelift rear LED tail light and it's all good.
I currently have an 85,000 mile 2013 GTI , bought brand new. No engine/trans/elec/computer problems at all. Had to replace an ignition coil, a sunroof drain, and now the interior roof is sagging. That's it. Reliable, fun car.
I've a 2010 GT 160 mk6 one with 1.4 twincharger 3 door manual. Very similar to gti other than engine, it's a manual and it's only 88k miles and i'm 2nd owner. I had to do timing chain (bad job if that jumps a tooth so get that done), ignition coils. I put on nice brigestone potenza, replaced front disc's and pads, wheel alignment, very high end Sony headunit with JL amp and sub. LED tailights, R spoiler, cat back system and various other bits, remap to 200HP. I love the wee car. It cost me less that his GTi including all the mods I put on my car (not sound system) and i've had it nearly 4 years. The paint is peeling though. Great wee car.
Mad that it needed that work after 2 gearbox services. VAG technic is potentially a firm in the East Midlands. If it is them, they’re a couple of Slovakian guys who specialise in big Audi/VW repairs/re-builds. Really knowledgeable guys and great videos to watch, plus I’ve been learning Slovakian, so I know when they’re swearing! Nice one Matt.
Well Matt..... as a long term GTI fan (not fanatic) I was looking forward to this vid. I have been a subscriber to your channel for a while now and relish your in-depth analysis of cars and life in general. This Ep was, as always full of useful insights to the world of motoring. What sold it to me however was, "Oeh, Jeremy Vine, we don't want that do we"... brilliant! I'd drive up to your showroom from London just on that!!!
Do you know what? I run a reaction channel on youtube, but im also into cars and especially used cars! Stumbled across your channel on one of the corsa videos, and i like your style! This is like top gear for the common person! Well done on these awesome videos! Subbed! Gonna dive in now 😁
@@HighPeakAutosHi Matt, just a quick question, when you’re judging how much thread there is by touch, is there any specific method you use? Bit of a noob here when it comes to stuff like that. Content is just brilliant. Keep up the fantastic work!
14 year old 6 speed manual still going strong. Got the 211 HP model with adaptive suspension. Led tail & headlights. Looks amazing, drives very well. 👍
If you don’t do the maintenance on the DSG they have issues, you have to change the filter & fluid at a maximum of 40k miles and more like 30-35k miles if your TCU is tuned (which changes everything btw) the DQ250 and DQ500 DSG is a beautiful work of art, but they get hot so keeping good oil in them is super important if you want them to last. Mine is at 190k with a stage ll TCU tune from 034 Motorsport and it’s working flawlessly.
This gen GTI has a wet clutch 6-speed DSG. The technology was still fairly new, and problems were common. However, the 7-speed dry clutch version from the same period is even worse. The dry clutches can't handle normal city driving and wear quickly, causing all kinds of problems and jerkiness along the way.
Perhaps we can make preorders here? I would fancy something very sensible. Like a mid 2000’s 7-series with the engine, gearbox and electrics sorted + matching tires. No rust please. I have a whole grand to spend.
I agree. I think the next time I'm looking for a used car, High Peak autos will be my first choice, just because of how well the cars get looked after. Only problem is it's quite a way from the North East where I live.
This is a relatively early DSG. First in the golf GTI in 2006 and known to be complex and quite problematic like most dual clutch automatics. You would expect a new clutch at about 100k miles. The mechatronic unit in your car is 14 years old. That's why it's much safer to go manual at this age. Not because its less likely to break although that is probably true as well but if it does break its a lot cheaper. Like most complex things designed to improve fuel economy and emissions the durability was not the top priority here.
I have a 2009 2.0 TDI Golf Estate, 115k on the clock. I service it once a year and it has never missed a beat, a real workhorse. Thanks for the vid Matt
Haha, love the comment about GTI fans, here are some of my thoughts. The aftermarket headunit keeps coming on in reverse because on the stock headunit it would come on and display your parking distance sensors visually but obviously this isnt present on the aftermarket unit. I was also screaming timing chain, timing chain at one point! The engine is great in this car but the engine light was probably on because the intake runner flaps are faulty and the intake mainfold needs replacing. The light can be reset but it will come back on again after a couple of weeks. Keep up the great work and the realities of trading cars!
Hi Matt, I've got to say you're a braver man than me the moment they said the DSG gearbox was buggered I would have legged it for the hills good luck with a sale cheers Phil from Newark
Radio coming on in reverse reminds me of the time I bought a Vauxhall Monaro. I was driving it home up the M1 when a tree & bench light came up on the dashboard with an alarm signal. I couldn't stop on the motorway and I was in a contraflow so I carried on to the next junction or services. The speed dropped and I became a mobile chicane. Then there was a horrible scraping noise and I was pulling my hair out. Once I was able to stop I checked the car over thinking that the exhaust had dropped off but, no it hadn't. I restarted the car and the light went out but the scraping noise was still there. Turned out to be the radio that wasn't tuned in to anything. When I got home, I did some digging in the manual .... When travelling over 50 miles, the "Take a Break" light will come on followed by an alarm. If ignored, it would turn the radio on getting progressively louder as the speed gets slower. I couldn't find how to turn it off so I took it straight back and bought something else.
Interesting indeed! And a cautionary tale as well. I've always had a small urge for a Mk 5 or 6 Golf GTI with the DSG (as I don't care for manuals), but this was the best reason so far to stay far away from one. So well maintained, and yet.... Anyway, thanks for the vid! Great work as always.
VWs just don't sound like very good products. Unreliable, needlessly complex, and expensive to repair. I keep seeing the same story all along these comments.
@@baronvonjo1929 newer VW's don't seem to have the pedigree of pre 2006 VWs.. back in the day you could by a 1.9 Passat or Skoda Octavia and it would run forever
Had my first Golf Gti in 1981, Mk1 convertible. Had two Mk2s a Mk 3 and a finally a VR6. All from new kept for a couple of years and run for about 60k miles. never had a problem with any of them. More recently had a 2018 tsi from new and di 20k in that and never even had a service due before the two year lease was up. All I did was fill it with petrol, refill the washer bottle and check tyre pressures. great cars all of them. I'd never get one with a DSG box though or a ten year old one.
I serviced my Skoda Octavia religiously, including the DSG. Clutch and flywheel failed at around 80k so it shows even maintaining them properly counts for nothing 😢
these videos are like crack so addictive! when you said can you guess I literally was shouting at my screen “BOTH”😂 spend more on fixing it than what you paid getting it MAD!! just shows your passion for cars fare play 👏🏼
Always nice when you find joy in your car. What a nice trade in. The original number plates, present and correct bottle opener, and radio tuned to Classic FM tell me everything I need to know. The previous owner was clearly a good sort.
Great video. Feel like I need to comment to defend the GTI! My GTI Mk6 has been perfect, I love the DSG gearbox. Mines the 35 edition though, so a different engine to the standard GTIs but it’s a great car to drive!
We bought a 2010 MK5 Jetta Wolfsburg with the DSG 5 years ago with 112k miles. Paid $4900. New timing belt but No DSG service history. Now has 140k, still shifts strong though the car was never abused. My mechanic advised to leave the gearbox alone at this point. 6 months after we purchased, VW pretty much rebodied the car under warranty for some light corrosion on the wings, boot and near number plate on back. Replaced everything other than 2 doors and the roof with a perfect paint match….under warranty. Other than mostly maintenance, the car has been the best value I’ve ever spent on a car.
@@ln5747 dunno man….afraid I’d be opening a huge can of worms. My wife drives it now and refuses to part with it. If it dies…her hand will be forced. Maybe when I get my new car and she takes my Volvo….then we can play God.🤣
@@jeadie2273 its more likely to die if not serviced. Some mechanics seem to claim that if it's not been serviced it's best not to then service it as it can upset it. I find that hard to believe and usually question their motives. They are certainly not sealed for life. I'd absolutely be servicing it.
I said to your question.....both! Always liked the Golf GTI. Saying that a manual maybe the best option after hearing about DSG issues then this video.
My Mk6 TDi golf has the DSG... it's faulty since I brought it 7 yrs ago, It will only work 'automatically' in S mode once it warmed up... till then it will only work manually! It's a software fault in the ECU , VW wanted £1250 to put it right! I've lived with it because I'm cheap , Been told the 6 speed it much stronger than them 7 speed they used in the 1.6
Having recently got hold of a 10 Yr old Scirocco GTS.... (based on the Mk6 Golf) I thought you're in that for 4k to fix 😂... But I'm glad you've put a well sorted car out there... Admirable 👍🏻
Modern VAG. Just nothing but issues from Day 1 on the 07 Polo we bought new. Main Dealer were indifferent to it and us, VW were actively terrible at customer service: water pump was leaking from new, noticed after a few weeks. Work done under warranty but VW wouldn't pay for a new cambelt & tensioner because the warranty only covered parts directly damaged. They wouldn't budge, and I had to pay £130 to get my wife's 3 week old car back from the warranty repair. From then on it was just constant issues - ABS sensors were basically a service item, window motors failed, central locking that wouldn't, constantly blowing bulbs, and the ECU would periodically forget what it was supposed to do and need an on/off reset. Thankfully someone t-boned it just before the warranty expired and got rid of the problem for me.
Great video Matt, as always. I do have a soft spot for the GTIs, currently got one in Mk5 Polo guise. I’d be concerned that there’s no service history for the chain… these are known to have weak tensioners that allow the chain to jump, which is made worse as the chain begins to ‘stretch’ over time. Might be worth looking a little deeper if you want to avoid it rearing it’s head during your 6 month liability period.
Just to add a little balance, our last 5 cars have all been DSG or S-Tronic and not only have they been perfect but they are awesome and wouldn’t ever buy anything else 💯%👌
I just bought a gti mk6 and i noticed when i shift from P to D the gearbox takes like 4-5 seconds for the car to start moving, is that normal with this transmission?? I had a chevy before and it would instantly move when i let go the brake
Your vids always make me smile. They’re so grounding because you always overspend and that is almost always the case with cars. People think they can buy a car not maintain it then sell it for profit. Great vids dude 👍
Hi matt, good luck selling the golf. One of these days you meant get a car you haven't to spend to much , from marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless
I bought a mk6 2l TDI in the summer for £6500 on 69000 currently on 76000 and no issues so far. Full VW history and hopefully it will keep going for a few years yet as it's a great car... hopefully the fact it's a manual will help.
Same car on 110k miles. The main issue with higher mileage golfs is the suspension issues. Bushes shocks tob mounts springs alll are worn out and need replacing
@@Ben-uy3qe nah not even we had one aswell and it went strong up to 300k miles then it just needed so much work it wasnt worth keeping so we upgraded to a new tiguan with 2L tdi and now we have a 2020 top spec vw troc with 1.5tsi
Ahh.. I couldn't help but let out a giggle when you asked to guess what was the issue and I guessed "Both" just before you said. Have been watching you for close to 2 years I think and I have been an admirer. In the market looking for a 2nd car for the missus, a petrol automatic. Keeping an eye on your website for the same. Keep up the great vids Matt!
I have a 5 year old mk 7.5 and it’s brilliant..like you preach Matt..keep em serviced..having said that the mk6 was plagued with problems so I understand your opinion 💯( previous car was. 2015 disco sport..so many problems I sold it after 11 months..previous owner used it as a town car and basically f$@ked it.)
Having had many vw,s through our family, golf mk4,s mk6 R, passats,T32,s i can tell you honestly they are money pits even when serviced regularly.Clutches, tandem pumps, callipers, dsg faults, egr related issues etc etc.Yes they have a reliability record but they are far from bullet proof.
I genuinely respect your hustle Matt. My dad (although we don’t have the best of relationships) has his own garage much like you and he shares the same passion as you for cars, just wish he had the same passion for his family! Anyway, I really enjoy watching your videos because you’re so thorough and so honest, not just with us but with yourself. And that to me is very commendable. I currently daily a 430d, but when it comes to upgrade time I’ll pay you guys a visit in Romiley, I’m only in Manchester ! Thanks for the great video
I’m sure we all feel your pain ! As Passat DSG owner I hope mine doesn’t go wrong, although being a 2017 model perhaps later ones are better? Fingers crossed!
I think the reason that radio turns on in reverse is because with the original stereo, a parking sensor diagram would be displayed and for it to be displayed, the head unit needs power.
I'm in my 60s now, but when l was 18, l got a job in what you could call the sharp end of the motor trade. My boss was seldom there and left me to deal with selling cars and dealing with the many come backs. I would get threatened a lot from angry customers. We basically sold without the integrity you have. I got out after a few years, and even after 40 years away, l miss it still. The daily buzz was great, probably because l love cars. I sometimes wish l had stayed in the trade. Watching your videos relives that for me. Keep up the good work.
I had a GTI mk 2 a few years ago and it was a brilliant car and was sorry I sold it the old ones had no modern stuff to go wrong modern technology isn't always the best thing to have.
Great video Matt, I've never had a VW of any kind due to woes from friends who have owned them, your video confirms i never will own one. keep spending on the entertaining content.
I've never understood these 'a dealer friend wanted to know if I would like' videos. Surely other dealers will only want to get rid of lemons. Anything good they would want to keep as stock themselves?!
Both! Both! Yup... Great vid Matt and we knew it from the start.... This is a money pit! Glad you took one for the team. With all the software, fragile electronics, DSG etc, it's just not affordable to own and drive an older Golf GTI. Yes, a II or III GTI maybe, but not the recent stuff (and I do, too, prefer the Mark VI to the newer models).
I’m Welsh but when it comes to buying cars from Wales especially in West Wales Anglesey/Gwynedd I will steer clear. It’s in their nature to run a car they can’t afford and to not think twice about selling it on with a cumulative of problems to the next victim. Money is tight in these areas which exacerbates such traits.
I must have lucked out pal. Mines from Powys, bought in Salford and has lasted 6 years and 150k miles with no issues. Mind you it is a Honda. All I do is stick it on my ramps and service every 8k miles and she's happy. Unlike the missus...
So frustrating because I always thought these had everything, space, design (interior), pace etc. maybe just get a manual one, if there are any left for sale! A really interesting video again and I’m sorry for your loss, Matt 😮! I’m also sorry I couldn’t help but giggle at the radio thing at the end of the video 🤭! But as ever, someone is going to get a fully sorted and well maintained car!
The manuals have a weak clutch release bearing which gets noisy and the clutches themselves are weak - at least they struggle to cope with a re-mapped engine, which the older generation vw's had no trouble with. To be honest there's about half a dozen high cost common failures on the mk6 platform.
I did the same on my kawasaki zx9r motorcycle! Mine was cosmetics! I spent £2000 making it look excellent and it it's still only worth more or less what I paid for it! Lol! Silly me! 😂😊
I own a 2013. Best car I've ever owned. Love everything about it. Too bad you didn't get the manual. Fun factor is through the roof. Alway use good gas and remember to add a fuel cleaner once month.
Our octavia 2014 dsg stranded us last summer on vacation. Also a gearbox fault 120000 miles. Ours just went out of gear when pulling away from a traffic light. It is regularly serviced every half year 15000 miles. Or maybe even more often I don’t really know
@@HighPeakAutos yeah very sad for the rest is is a super nice car to drive. My father drives it every other day 150 kms/93miles to and from work on the highway
This is why I've always kept the warranty going with Audi on my TTS, she's only done 26k miles (5.5 years) but I'm paranoid that the Stronic box will blow up.
I’ve done 212,000 in my DSG Touran without any problems, but I’ve changed the DSG oil and filter every 35-40k without fail. If the DSG on this one was first serviced at 85k (and by freeze framing through the service book there’s no sign of any ticks next to the DSG service box) it’s certainly not been serviced properly.
I’ve got a Mk6 R. Manual, 3 door… it’s quite brilliant! Also well looked after and not fecked around with. Monza alloys would really set it off… just a thought 😃
Oh Matt, Matt, Matt, we all love these videos but im sure like most, we feel your pain. On the brightside, you have saved another car and whoever buys it should have some good motoring, fingers crossed for some good profit soon 😊
Matt...Have you thought of getting a OBD scanner? Scan cars when picking them up see any potential fault codes - perhaps lessen the surprise of the "I've massively overspent"
The air box in the front is messed up.. I literally took mine off today to change to an after market one.. if you want the OEM whole air box with the filter let me know mate
My MK7 2.0 6 speed Golf DSG on 110K and still silky smooth.Only expenses were usual wear and tear.More problems with the earlier dsgs; particularly the 7 speeds are rubbish.
Never understood how VW and especially the Golf got a reputation for being well built cars. Their interiors are full of poor quality materials and plastics and they aren't mechanically reliable either.
It’s quite surprising that VW have such a good reputation! I honestly don’t think I’ve heard one positive comment about DSG gearboxes! Cosmetically they are very good but mechanically 🤷🏻♂️ this kind of track record would destroy most car manufacturers. Great video though Matt👏🏻👍🏻
Had one their crap they have a really annoying pause sometimes when for example slowing down for a roundabout then accelerating it seems to get confused what gear you want and you could have your foot to the floor then pause and zoom really odd and it was brand new on lease hated it for two years
Because they aren't as unreliable as the reputation proceeds. They make millions of these things, they are insanely strong. The guys who tune them can get double their rated torque which is 700nm. Secondly, you only hear about the bad ones. There are a few bad eggs. The previous first DSG they made was trash. This one the DQ250 of the mk6 is not bad at all but as soon as 1 goes wrong it's painted with the same brush. Case in point I've had one for 10 years with no issues. And I know many that have been equally as reliable.
@@wadenorton35you can forgive the clutch. How many clutches last much over 100k miles? The mechantronic unit less so. That should last. That said the car was designed to provide good performance and economy and durability, not last 14 years without a fault. Biggest issue is the sheer cost to fix them
My MK7 auto Golf DSG has been in the garage since August as they are unable to find a refurbed replacement. Full price from VW is £5000. The DQ200 gearbox is problematic as it happens - there is an almost exact same model next to mine it where it’s parked up with the SAME problem. I’ve bought a Lexus IS 250 as a replacement….
Volkswagen's (add Ford and Hyundai to that list also) implementation of DSG is a combination of a good ideas + engineering and cheap quality parts. Rather than engineering the unit to a price, it was built to a price. Hence why all these gearboxes are all so fragile.
Matt PLEEEEZEteam up with geoff and Lee and do a roadtrip challenge . Ps, you never disappoint when you do the final breakdown of costs. Also, my daughter got a mk 7 golf diesel ,it drives ok but starti g to get a lot of niggles that i wouldnt expect . Leaks from everywhere!!
I don't think the clutch and flywheel would need changing. Most likely would have been just the mech unit which I think you can get refurbished now for a lot less money aswell. Over 3k for that I think they had you over abit there.
I’m an avid golf GTI enthusiast and owned 3 mk5s, and the main thing I can say is never never buy a DSG. Just save the hassle and stick with a manual. These are great cars if you go for the manual and service them correctly
Another good video Matt, Keep up the good work. Love them as you give a honest opinion. I personally think the Golf's are a great daily. My brothers 13 plate GTD was an amazing car. Even considered buying one as my next car, but probably a GTI. I had an issue with my Focus Powershift gear box. It did the same thing. But it only happened intermittingly. Quite hesitant at times. So we traded it in. This has put me off autos. Didn't think you would have such issue with the DSG gearbox tho. Meant to brilliant. I think you will break even with that car. Lovely example.
My MK7 auto Golf’s DSG has been in the garage since August as they are unable to find a refurbed replacement. Full price from VW is £5000. The DQ200 gearbox is problematic as it happens - there is an almost exact same model next to mine it where it’s parked up with the SAME problem. I’ve bought a Lexus IS 250 as a replacement….
Our octavia 2014 dsg stranded us last summer on vacation. Also a gearbox fault 190000km(120000 miles). Ours just went out of gear when pulling away from a traffic light it is regularly serviced about every 15000 miles
I’ve had a few Golfs over the years and I love the DSG gearbox, I prefer it to all gearboxes Mercedes made, maybe apart from the classic 5 speed auto in the E-Class, when it’s paired with a six cylinder engine. I had to spend over £600 to get the DSG repaired in my MK5 several years ago, but it was worth it. That gearbox is quicker, more economical and of course, more comfortable than driving a hideous manual. I almost bought an MK7 Golf with the newer DSG before their prices had gone up to a ridiculous level and I’d only consider a Golf or Passat now with one of these. I quite enjoyed the comfort and steering column-based 7G Plus in my 2013 E-Class, but it was nowhere as smooth as the much older DSG in the MK5, which the MK6 would also have, I think.
I had a Skoda superb, 67 plate, 2.0 tdi with Dsg. Only 26k on the clock; had similar faults with the gearbox on 2 occasions, plus water leak and a couple of other bits, I just give it back in the end. Only had it a year. Bought from Skoda dealer too! Back on BMW’s
I don't like DCTs at all. I own one but I wish I didn't, they just seem primed to fail at some point. Mine works ok most of the time, but they can be so inconsistent in how they behave. Mine is a supposedly reliable Kia and even they are well known in Kia forums for 1st gear judders from very early on. Can't wait to get back into a torque converter or CVT box again.
I had 2 VWs. The mk1 1.3 CL was superb. So reliable. Then I bought a GTI MK2. Gearbox problems. Used to get smell of neat fuel in cabin with sunroof open. Odd.
Mecatronic failure is my instant thought when someone says dsg fault when it’s been serviced and looked after. Unfortunately may aswell do clutch packs and a flywheel if your pulling the box apart
Expensive repair but on the plus side it’s a fast Golf with black wheels, there’s probably a couple of g’s ❄️ down the side of the seat if you look hard enough.
Hi Matt, Just watched the video with the family, kids screaming "there's our car" anxiety levels were high watching this even though we no longer own the car still felt like my car was being reviewed. I had bought the car (CA09HHC) for my wife after the birth of our daughter it was the replacement to her previous car MK5 GTi also DSG fortunately no issue with that one. Got the car from Keystone cars in Ringwood about 10/15 mins from Bournemouth, back then car had 74k miles already. it had a horrible head unit with a parrot Bluetooth hence the aftermarket radio. when the issue started beginning of the year it wasn't consistently happening so when I took the car to VAG Technik my local VW specialist it would behave and not throw up any issue but they tried the DSG service hence you see it was serviced this year but to no avail. they advised taking it to a CAL Trans in Denton and they confirmed Mechatronic issue. The numbers quoted (like £2000) for repair did not make sense as we were also aware of the oil leak that required attention so we decided to trade it in, which we did for a Sportage. Oh the Mrs likes Classic FM 😁
VWs do not sound like quality cars at all the more I learn about them and the more stories I hear. My Toyota 4Runner has over 225,000 miles in it and is 24 years old. It might now actually be starting to bite the dust? But it had a commendable run if it does finally die. No reason for cars to have such issues under 200k miles and being less than 20 years old.
13:55 we was doing ever so well then 😂
Can’t believe your balls deep into vw dog gti !
Why not just trade on in the first place ?
I have previously fixed Mechatronic for £900 on mk6 GTi DSG 🫣
I bought a brand new Skoda Kodiaq Edition model in 2017 when the Kodiaq was just released and the mechatronic unit failed with only 400 miles on the clock….just saying!!
The best videos start with:
There's some money in this✅
And end with:
I've massively overspent✅
Another great video Matt!
Could see that "both" coming a mile off. Good presentation skills
You mean ..” the usual videos “ ? 😆
that's definitely a tshirt
He gets lots of views, so there's always the money from RUclips
I'm not sure how old you are, but I'm 43. My late farther was a dealer and I can relate to everything you do, including your passion for cars and the trade. Your knowledge and attention to detail is admirable and I only wish I was brave enough to earn a living selling cars, but I do not think I could work with Joe public. Keep up the good work! Mike
@@padrekazMaybe he meant his name was Mike...like he signed off his name at the end
His name is Joe he said it. Mike is the Author of this channel High Peak Autos@@Ben-4660
@@padrekazand father
Some people need to get a life. So sad you have to correct other people on their spellings!
It’s quite obvious he put his own name at the end.
After I posted this that's what came to my head. Sorry my bad didn't mean to be mean.
If I were living in UK, I definitely was going to buy a car from you! It's hard to find a dealer who is doing it not only for the money but also for the love of cars, I'm from Bulgaria and here every dealer is a scammer (false milleage, hidden damage and so on). Keep up the good work, I love your videos
Exactly, whenever I start looking for a new car, I remind myself about all the hassle I have to go through to find a decent one. Would have been nice if there was a car dealer like Matt, here in Bulgaria.
@@awesomnality tell me when such a dude appears, so I might return, if I don't completely lose mi mind
@@awesomnality I'm searching for a new car for a long time, I'm trying to stay away from the cheapest ones, because as Matt said - Buy cheap, buy twice and still I can't find a decent one.. I went to look cars that had oil leaks, they were in repair shop without fronts, space between the parts and so on... I think to import one from Germany now and not to deal anymore with the bulgarian's "тарикати"
@@Fursty53 Maybe you could find someone who has access to mostly private "dealer" auction sites in Denmark, Netherlands or other western EU countries. We had much better luck getting a car this way. What we'd do is to offer 1k eur on top of bid winning price for bidding persons time and transport costs which were around 400eur for a spot on the trailer. This was a quite some time ago so now it could be around 1.5k eur but still way better than whole mess you get yourself into driving through half the country and back to meet some looser trying to pass scrap as "well preserved, one driver, totally not a taxi" kind of car :D
Я, още един българин фен на канала! 🙌🏼 И аз съм на това мнение. Аз живея в Англия, но за съжаление съм на поне 3 часа път от Мат. Но съм си мислил същото нещо - ако си търся кола, която той предлага, със сигурност бих си купил от него.
I've done about 200K miles with VW DSGs and never had the slightest problem.
Decent used gearbox will set you back £500. New flywheel around £250. 4 hours labour to swap the lot. Under a grand to sort that lot. Personally I'd have got the mechatronic unit reconditioned for around £400 and very likely that's all it really needed. It drove fine up to 4th gear so flywheel likely perfectly serviceable. Mechatronics unit swap is only a couple of hours work. No need for gearbox removal. The 'stuck in 2nd gear you experienced was just limp mode for the gearbox. It allows 2nd and Reverse so you can get home when it detects a fault. You spent crazy money! Couple of hundred quid on a set of facelift rear LED tail light and it's all good.
Agreed. Way more spent than it needed.
I currently have an 85,000 mile 2013 GTI , bought brand new. No engine/trans/elec/computer problems at all. Had to replace an ignition coil, a sunroof drain, and now the interior roof is sagging. That's it. Reliable, fun car.
I've a 2010 GT 160 mk6 one with 1.4 twincharger 3 door manual. Very similar to gti other than engine, it's a manual and it's only 88k miles and i'm 2nd owner. I had to do timing chain (bad job if that jumps a tooth so get that done), ignition coils. I put on nice brigestone potenza, replaced front disc's and pads, wheel alignment, very high end Sony headunit with JL amp and sub. LED tailights, R spoiler, cat back system and various other bits, remap to 200HP. I love the wee car. It cost me less that his GTi including all the mods I put on my car (not sound system) and i've had it nearly 4 years. The paint is peeling though. Great wee car.
Mad that it needed that work after 2 gearbox services.
VAG technic is potentially a firm in the East Midlands. If it is them, they’re a couple of Slovakian guys who specialise in big Audi/VW repairs/re-builds. Really knowledgeable guys and great videos to watch, plus I’ve been learning Slovakian, so I know when they’re swearing!
Nice one Matt.
The last gearbox service looked more like a last ditch attempt to fix the fault to me.
No smutty innuendo?
Well Matt..... as a long term GTI fan (not fanatic) I was looking forward to this vid.
I have been a subscriber to your channel for a while now and relish your in-depth analysis of cars and life in general.
This Ep was, as always full of useful insights to the world of motoring.
What sold it to me however was, "Oeh, Jeremy Vine, we don't want that do we"... brilliant!
I'd drive up to your showroom from London just on that!!!
Do you know what? I run a reaction channel on youtube, but im also into cars and especially used cars!
Stumbled across your channel on one of the corsa videos, and i like your style! This is like top gear for the common person!
Well done on these awesome videos! Subbed! Gonna dive in now 😁
you know I love this channel you never fail to
entertain,and tell me what car to avoid,well done matt
Thanks!
@@HighPeakAutosHi Matt, just a quick question, when you’re judging how much thread there is by touch, is there any specific method you use? Bit of a noob here when it comes to stuff like that. Content is just brilliant. Keep up the fantastic work!
14 year old 6 speed manual still going strong. Got the 211 HP model with adaptive suspension. Led tail & headlights. Looks amazing, drives very well. 👍
You should add to the Merch store a key fob that says .... I've Massively Overspent 😂😂😂
And charge £399 for it, so we can also say …. “I’ve massively overspent”
If you don’t do the maintenance on the DSG they have issues, you have to change the filter & fluid at a maximum of 40k miles and more like 30-35k miles if your TCU is tuned (which changes everything btw) the DQ250 and DQ500 DSG is a beautiful work of art, but they get hot so keeping good oil in them is super important if you want them to last. Mine is at 190k with a stage ll TCU tune from 034 Motorsport and it’s working flawlessly.
This gen GTI has a wet clutch 6-speed DSG. The technology was still fairly new, and problems were common. However, the 7-speed dry clutch version from the same period is even worse. The dry clutches can't handle normal city driving and wear quickly, causing all kinds of problems and jerkiness along the way.
I'm seriously considering getting my next car from High Peak Autos. I will be asking for a video made of the car I like beforehand though. 😁
Perhaps we can make preorders here? I would fancy something very sensible. Like a mid 2000’s 7-series with the engine, gearbox and electrics sorted + matching tires. No rust please. I have a whole grand to spend.
You’ll get a peach for that sort of money,..
I agree. I think the next time I'm looking for a used car, High Peak autos will be my first choice, just because of how well the cars get looked after. Only problem is it's quite a way from the North East where I live.
You cannot go wrong, if you buy a car from Matt you on a winner
Look for the "Massively Overspent" section
This is a relatively early DSG. First in the golf GTI in 2006 and known to be complex and quite problematic like most dual clutch automatics. You would expect a new clutch at about 100k miles. The mechatronic unit in your car is 14 years old. That's why it's much safer to go manual at this age. Not because its less likely to break although that is probably true as well but if it does break its a lot cheaper. Like most complex things designed to improve fuel economy and emissions the durability was not the top priority here.
First dsg was mk4 r32 in mainland Europe. But yes your points are correct
@@bmorris5863your wrong dude, it was an 2003 Audi TT 3.2
@@shane6115 Google is free.
@@shane6115 many news article incorrectly say it's the Audi TT. One second of research you'll find its the mk4 r32.
@@bmorris5863. You’re correct 👍, the 8 speed torque converter ZF gearbox is the best on the market now, smooth quick gear changes and reliable.
I have a 2009 2.0 TDI Golf Estate, 115k on the clock. I service it once a year and it has never missed a beat, a real workhorse. Thanks for the vid Matt
Haha, love the comment about GTI fans, here are some of my thoughts. The aftermarket headunit keeps coming on in reverse because on the stock headunit it would come on and display your parking distance sensors visually but obviously this isnt present on the aftermarket unit. I was also screaming timing chain, timing chain at one point! The engine is great in this car but the engine light was probably on because the intake runner flaps are faulty and the intake mainfold needs replacing. The light can be reset but it will come back on again after a couple of weeks. Keep up the great work and the realities of trading cars!
Hi Matt, I've got to say you're a braver man than me the moment they said the DSG gearbox was buggered I would have legged it for the hills good luck with a sale cheers Phil from Newark
Radio coming on in reverse reminds me of the time I bought a Vauxhall Monaro.
I was driving it home up the M1 when a tree & bench light came up on the dashboard with an alarm signal. I couldn't stop on the motorway and I was in a contraflow so I carried on to the next junction or services. The speed dropped and I became a mobile chicane. Then there was a horrible scraping noise and I was pulling my hair out.
Once I was able to stop I checked the car over thinking that the exhaust had dropped off but, no it hadn't. I restarted the car and the light went out but the scraping noise was still there. Turned out to be the radio that wasn't tuned in to anything.
When I got home, I did some digging in the manual .... When travelling over 50 miles, the "Take a Break" light will come on followed by an alarm. If ignored, it would turn the radio on getting progressively louder as the speed gets slower. I couldn't find how to turn it off so I took it straight back and bought something else.
Typical Holden rubbish....ha..ha
Interesting indeed! And a cautionary tale as well. I've always had a small urge for a Mk 5 or 6 Golf GTI with the DSG (as I don't care for manuals), but this was the best reason so far to stay far away from one. So well maintained, and yet.... Anyway, thanks for the vid! Great work as always.
i had a mk6 gti for a few years and it cost me a small fortune in repairs including a full engine rebuild at 50k miles
I had a mk5 and the abs unit failed
VWs just don't sound like very good products. Unreliable, needlessly complex, and expensive to repair. I keep seeing the same story all along these comments.
@@baronvonjo1929on the older models. Mk7 is when they sort themselves out. Minus the coolant leaks
@@baronvonjo1929 newer VW's don't seem to have the pedigree of pre 2006 VWs.. back in the day you could by a 1.9 Passat or Skoda Octavia and it would run forever
Had my first Golf Gti in 1981, Mk1 convertible. Had two Mk2s a Mk 3 and a finally a VR6. All from new kept for a couple of years and run for about 60k miles. never had a problem with any of them. More recently had a 2018 tsi from new and di 20k in that and never even had a service due before the two year lease was up. All I did was fill it with petrol, refill the washer bottle and check tyre pressures. great cars all of them.
I'd never get one with a DSG box though or a ten year old one.
I serviced my Skoda Octavia religiously, including the DSG. Clutch and flywheel failed at around 80k so it shows even maintaining them properly counts for nothing 😢
Well it is a clutch after all. I replaced the clutch & flywheel on my manual.....
Nice car, good choice, I love the GTI, sure you will get electrical issues but cheap and plentyfull parts available.
not that cheap when he spent 4k on it...
these videos are like crack so addictive! when you said can you guess I literally was shouting at my screen “BOTH”😂 spend more on fixing it than what you paid getting it MAD!! just shows your passion for cars fare play 👏🏼
Always nice when you find joy in your car.
What a nice trade in. The original number plates, present and correct bottle opener, and radio tuned to Classic FM tell me everything I need to know. The previous owner was clearly a good sort.
those wheels on the car are the pretoria wheels. they're off the mk7/7.5 golf r and come from factory in that grey colour
Great video. Feel like I need to comment to defend the GTI! My GTI Mk6 has been perfect, I love the DSG gearbox. Mines the 35 edition though, so a different engine to the standard GTIs but it’s a great car to drive!
We bought a 2010 MK5 Jetta Wolfsburg with the DSG 5 years ago with 112k miles. Paid $4900. New timing belt but No DSG service history. Now has 140k, still shifts strong though the car was never abused. My mechanic advised to leave the gearbox alone at this point. 6 months after we purchased, VW pretty much rebodied the car under warranty for some light corrosion on the wings, boot and near number plate on back. Replaced everything other than 2 doors and the roof with a perfect paint match….under warranty. Other than mostly maintenance, the car has been the best value I’ve ever spent on a car.
Meh I'd be having the DSG serviced.
@@ln5747 dunno man….afraid I’d be opening a huge can of worms. My wife drives it now and refuses to part with it. If it dies…her hand will be forced. Maybe when I get my new car and she takes my Volvo….then we can play God.🤣
@@jeadie2273 its more likely to die if not serviced. Some mechanics seem to claim that if it's not been serviced it's best not to then service it as it can upset it. I find that hard to believe and usually question their motives. They are certainly not sealed for life. I'd absolutely be servicing it.
I said to your question.....both! Always liked the Golf GTI. Saying that a manual maybe the best option after hearing about DSG issues then this video.
My Mk6 TDi golf has the DSG... it's faulty since I brought it 7 yrs ago, It will only work 'automatically' in S mode once it warmed up... till then it will only work manually! It's a software fault in the ECU , VW wanted £1250 to put it right! I've lived with it because I'm cheap , Been told the 6 speed it much stronger than them 7 speed they used in the 1.6
Yep. The 7 speed 1.6 has a dry clutch where most of the problems occur.👍👍
Having recently got hold of a 10 Yr old
Scirocco GTS....
(based on the Mk6 Golf)
I thought you're in that for 4k to fix 😂...
But I'm glad you've put a well sorted car out there... Admirable 👍🏻
Modern VAG. Just nothing but issues from Day 1 on the 07 Polo we bought new. Main Dealer were indifferent to it and us, VW were actively terrible at customer service: water pump was leaking from new, noticed after a few weeks. Work done under warranty but VW wouldn't pay for a new cambelt & tensioner because the warranty only covered parts directly damaged. They wouldn't budge, and I had to pay £130 to get my wife's 3 week old car back from the warranty repair. From then on it was just constant issues - ABS sensors were basically a service item, window motors failed, central locking that wouldn't, constantly blowing bulbs, and the ECU would periodically forget what it was supposed to do and need an on/off reset.
Thankfully someone t-boned it just before the warranty expired and got rid of the problem for me.
Great video Matt, as always. I do have a soft spot for the GTIs, currently got one in Mk5 Polo guise. I’d be concerned that there’s no service history for the chain… these are known to have weak tensioners that allow the chain to jump, which is made worse as the chain begins to ‘stretch’ over time. Might be worth looking a little deeper if you want to avoid it rearing it’s head during your 6 month liability period.
Thanks Matt!!!!! Always a great day when you pop up in my notifications ❤
Thanks for watching
Just to add a little balance, our last 5 cars have all been DSG or S-Tronic and not only have they been perfect but they are awesome and wouldn’t ever buy anything else 💯%👌
I just bought a gti mk6 and i noticed when i shift from P to D the gearbox takes like 4-5 seconds for the car to start moving, is that normal with this transmission?? I had a chevy before and it would instantly move when i let go the brake
You are an honest decent guy... when i need my next car I will be looking you up. Reputation is everything.
Your vids always make me smile. They’re so grounding because you always overspend and that is almost always the case with cars. People think they can buy a car not maintain it then sell it for profit. Great vids dude 👍
Hi matt, good luck selling the golf. One of these days you meant get a car you haven't to spend to much , from marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless
I bought a mk6 2l TDI in the summer for £6500 on 69000 currently on 76000 and no issues so far. Full VW history and hopefully it will keep going for a few years yet as it's a great car... hopefully the fact it's a manual will help.
its a vw itll last you 300k miles especially since its a diesel
Same car on 110k miles. The main issue with higher mileage golfs is the suspension issues. Bushes shocks tob mounts springs alll are worn out and need replacing
My mk6 2.0 TDI is just under 140k. I’d probs say they are good for about 200k miles then it’s expensive replacement parts
@@Ben-uy3qe nah not even we had one aswell and it went strong up to 300k miles then it just needed so much work it wasnt worth keeping so we upgraded to a new tiguan with 2L tdi and now we have a 2020 top spec vw troc with 1.5tsi
With the same money In continental europe you would get one with 200.000 km :)
Ahh.. I couldn't help but let out a giggle when you asked to guess what was the issue and I guessed "Both" just before you said.
Have been watching you for close to 2 years I think and I have been an admirer. In the market looking for a 2nd car for the missus, a petrol automatic. Keeping an eye on your website for the same.
Keep up the great vids Matt!
I have a 5 year old mk 7.5 and it’s brilliant..like you preach Matt..keep em serviced..having said that the mk6 was plagued with problems so I understand your opinion 💯( previous car was. 2015 disco sport..so many problems I sold it after 11 months..previous owner used it as a town car and basically f$@ked it.)
Having had many vw,s through our family, golf mk4,s mk6 R, passats,T32,s i can tell you honestly they are money pits even when serviced regularly.Clutches, tandem pumps, callipers, dsg faults, egr related issues etc etc.Yes they have a reliability record but they are far from bullet proof.
I genuinely respect your hustle Matt. My dad (although we don’t have the best of relationships) has his own garage much like you and he shares the same passion as you for cars, just wish he had the same passion for his family! Anyway, I really enjoy watching your videos because you’re so thorough and so honest, not just with us but with yourself. And that to me is very commendable. I currently daily a 430d, but when it comes to upgrade time I’ll pay you guys a visit in Romiley, I’m only in Manchester ! Thanks for the great video
I’m sure we all feel your pain ! As Passat DSG owner I hope mine doesn’t go wrong, although being a 2017 model perhaps later ones are better? Fingers crossed!
Graphite alloys on a silver GTI look great in my view. Those alloys look in pretty decent nick too (Pretoria's from the Mk7 I think )
Good video iv allways being put off golfs since my cousin had one he had nothing but problems.
I think the reason that radio turns on in reverse is because with the original stereo, a parking sensor diagram would be displayed and for it to be displayed, the head unit needs power.
I'm in my 60s now, but when l was 18, l got a job in what you could call the sharp end of the motor trade. My boss was seldom there and left me to deal with selling cars and dealing with the many come backs. I would get threatened a lot from angry customers.
We basically sold without the integrity you have. I got out after a few years, and even after 40 years away, l miss it still. The daily buzz was great, probably because l love cars. I sometimes wish l had stayed in the trade. Watching your videos relives that for me. Keep up the good work.
I had a GTI mk 2 a few years ago and it was a brilliant car and was sorry I sold it the old ones had no modern stuff to go wrong modern technology isn't always the best thing to have.
Great video Matt, I've never had a VW of any kind due to woes from friends who have owned them, your video confirms i never will own one. keep spending on the entertaining content.
VW cars are terrible
I've never understood these 'a dealer friend wanted to know if I would like' videos. Surely other dealers will only want to get rid of lemons. Anything good they would want to keep as stock themselves?!
You are a very honorable dealer, i think most would buy 2nd hand/ remanufactured unit for half that price.
Good point, why not?
Where is the garage that leaves the steering wheel "straight as a die" after tracking?
They are a rare breed!
4 wheel laser alignment,
@@jondonnelly3 ....is no guarantee they centred the steering wheel beforehand.
Both! Both!
Yup...
Great vid Matt and we knew it from the start.... This is a money pit! Glad you took one for the team.
With all the software, fragile electronics, DSG etc, it's just not affordable to own and drive an older Golf GTI. Yes, a II or III GTI maybe, but not the recent stuff (and I do, too, prefer the Mark VI to the newer models).
On the topic of golfs, has the red low miler sold at last?
Look at his website and find out
It's gone from the website. Wonder what was it's fate?
@@broadpete most likely sold then
Maybe an idea to use a OBD scanner when you test these cars? Like the ELM scanner, even these scanners can tell you a lot about possible issues.
Im addicted to these 'I bought a cheap' videos haha!! My favourite 😍
Haha they end up expensive after Matts finished with them
Great video Matt I think it’s hit and miss tbh with these my son similar gearbox on a leon it’s done 175,000 still smooth as silk
I’m Welsh but when it comes to buying cars from Wales especially in West Wales Anglesey/Gwynedd I will steer clear. It’s in their nature to run a car they can’t afford and to not think twice about selling it on with a cumulative of problems to the next victim. Money is tight in these areas which exacerbates such traits.
I must have lucked out pal. Mines from Powys, bought in Salford and has lasted 6 years and 150k miles with no issues. Mind you it is a Honda. All I do is stick it on my ramps and service every 8k miles and she's happy. Unlike the missus...
So frustrating because I always thought these had everything, space, design (interior), pace etc. maybe just get a manual one, if there are any left for sale! A really interesting video again and I’m sorry for your loss, Matt 😮! I’m also sorry I couldn’t help but giggle at the radio thing at the end of the video 🤭! But as ever, someone is going to get a fully sorted and well maintained car!
The manuals have a weak clutch release bearing which gets noisy and the clutches themselves are weak - at least they struggle to cope with a re-mapped engine, which the older generation vw's had no trouble with. To be honest there's about half a dozen high cost common failures on the mk6 platform.
I did the same on my kawasaki zx9r motorcycle! Mine was cosmetics! I spent £2000 making it look excellent and it it's still only worth more or less what I paid for it! Lol! Silly me! 😂😊
Eff me can we all give Matt a hug what a kick in the plumbs when he says that double on the gear box almost made me spew.
Wait a second, a car with a KNOWN tire brand? I am shocked!
gearbox is shot to bits but at least the tyres match!!
Indeed. Wheels look wrong though.
I own a 2013. Best car I've ever owned. Love everything about it.
Too bad you didn't get the manual. Fun factor is through the roof.
Alway use good gas and remember to add a fuel cleaner once month.
That car is great now you've sorted it. Someone is going to be glad of the work you've done.
Another cracking video.
Our octavia 2014 dsg stranded us last summer on vacation. Also a gearbox fault 120000 miles. Ours just went out of gear when pulling away from a traffic light. It is regularly serviced every half year 15000 miles. Or maybe even more often I don’t really know
Sadly I’m not surprised
@@HighPeakAutos yeah very sad for the rest is is a super nice car to drive. My father drives it every other day 150 kms/93miles to and from work on the highway
This is why I've always kept the warranty going with Audi on my TTS, she's only done 26k miles (5.5 years) but I'm paranoid that the Stronic box will blow up.
As long as you service the gearbox and haldex with the correct oil at the correct intervals you should be fine
Thats what I keep telling myself 🫣@@FK2VtecTurbo
@@FK2VtecTurbo A colleague had the DSG gearbox replaced 3 times under warranty. He made sure he got rid of it before the warranty expired.
@@FK2VtecTurbo it still will give trouble. They are terrible for going wrong as I am sure you know. Shame
I’ve done 212,000 in my DSG Touran without any problems, but I’ve changed the DSG oil and filter every 35-40k without fail. If the DSG on this one was first serviced at 85k (and by freeze framing through the service book there’s no sign of any ticks next to the DSG service box) it’s certainly not been serviced properly.
I’ve got a Mk6 R. Manual, 3 door… it’s quite brilliant! Also well looked after and not fecked around with. Monza alloys would really set it off… just a thought 😃
These do rust, especially around the sills, but this one looks quite clean.
If they are built like the Mk 5, they rust from the inside out, so the small bits on the sills might point to something bigger underneath.
@@JonoConstantini Well, the Mk6 was a facelift Mk5, rather than a new model, so I imagine that is how they go.
Oh Matt, Matt, Matt, we all love these videos but im sure like most, we feel your pain. On the brightside, you have saved another car and whoever buys it should have some good motoring, fingers crossed for some good profit soon 😊
I think Marcus Aurelius has a chapter on how to be stoical after buying a dodgy over-priced chariot.
Matt...Have you thought of getting a OBD scanner? Scan cars when picking them up see any potential fault codes - perhaps lessen the surprise of the "I've massively overspent"
I'm a big fan of German cars and golfs especially, but they're very complex and over complicated to anywhere else.
The air box in the front is messed up.. I literally took mine off today to change to an after market one.. if you want the OEM whole air box with the filter let me know mate
You know when it says “I’ve massively overspent” in the title, it’s probably a good video
My MK7 2.0 6 speed Golf DSG on 110K and still silky smooth.Only expenses were usual wear and tear.More problems with the earlier dsgs; particularly the 7 speeds are rubbish.
Never understood how VW and especially the Golf got a reputation for being well built cars. Their interiors are full of poor quality materials and plastics and they aren't mechanically reliable either.
It’s a lovely car Matt. You might want to keep it as your daily runner.
It’s quite surprising that VW have such a good reputation! I honestly don’t think I’ve heard one positive comment about DSG gearboxes! Cosmetically they are very good but mechanically 🤷🏻♂️ this kind of track record would destroy most car manufacturers. Great video though Matt👏🏻👍🏻
Totally agree with you, wouldn't touch any of these twin clutch sudo auto's with a stick. Alfa's version just as bad.
Had one their crap they have a really annoying pause sometimes when for example slowing down for a roundabout then accelerating it seems to get confused what gear you want and you could have your foot to the floor then pause and zoom really odd and it was brand new on lease hated it for two years
Because they aren't as unreliable as the reputation proceeds. They make millions of these things, they are insanely strong. The guys who tune them can get double their rated torque which is 700nm. Secondly, you only hear about the bad ones. There are a few bad eggs. The previous first DSG they made was trash. This one the DQ250 of the mk6 is not bad at all but as soon as 1 goes wrong it's painted with the same brush. Case in point I've had one for 10 years with no issues. And I know many that have been equally as reliable.
@@wadenorton35 DQ250 is the first DSG box though, right? The 6 speed wet clutch.
@@wadenorton35you can forgive the clutch. How many clutches last much over 100k miles? The mechantronic unit less so. That should last. That said the car was designed to provide good performance and economy and durability, not last 14 years without a fault. Biggest issue is the sheer cost to fix them
My MK7 auto Golf DSG has been in the garage since August as they are unable to find a refurbed replacement. Full price from VW is £5000. The DQ200 gearbox is problematic as it happens - there is an almost exact same model next to mine it where it’s parked up with the SAME problem. I’ve bought a Lexus IS 250 as a replacement….
Volkswagen's (add Ford and Hyundai to that list also) implementation of DSG is a combination of a good ideas + engineering and cheap quality parts.
Rather than engineering the unit to a price, it was built to a price. Hence why all these gearboxes are all so fragile.
Matt PLEEEEZEteam up with geoff and Lee and do a roadtrip challenge . Ps, you never disappoint when you do the final breakdown of costs. Also, my daughter got a mk 7 golf diesel ,it drives ok but starti g to get a lot of niggles that i wouldnt expect . Leaks from everywhere!!
I don't think the clutch and flywheel would need changing.
Most likely would have been just the mech unit which I think you can get refurbished now for a lot less money aswell.
Over 3k for that I think they had you over abit there.
I’m an avid golf GTI enthusiast and owned 3 mk5s, and the main thing I can say is never never buy a DSG. Just save the hassle and stick with a manual. These are great cars if you go for the manual and service them correctly
Matt bought cheap... matt paid twice. 😅
Another good video Matt, Keep up the good work. Love them as you give a honest opinion. I personally think the Golf's are a great daily. My brothers 13 plate GTD was an amazing car. Even considered buying one as my next car, but probably a GTI.
I had an issue with my Focus Powershift gear box. It did the same thing. But it only happened intermittingly. Quite hesitant at times. So we traded it in.
This has put me off autos. Didn't think you would have such issue with the DSG gearbox tho. Meant to brilliant.
I think you will break even with that car. Lovely example.
20 years of Toyota autos and not a single issue. At all
DSG gear boxes are normally not problematic if serviced correctly, another urban myth
I've had 2 and both had issues. Thankfully both under warranty.
Not true - this is evidence of that
bullshit
My MK7 auto Golf’s DSG has been in the garage since August as they are unable to find a refurbed replacement. Full price from VW is £5000. The DQ200 gearbox is problematic as it happens - there is an almost exact same model next to mine it where it’s parked up with the SAME problem. I’ve bought a Lexus IS 250 as a replacement….
Our octavia 2014 dsg stranded us last summer on vacation. Also a gearbox fault 190000km(120000 miles). Ours just went out of gear when pulling away from a traffic light it is regularly serviced about every 15000 miles
I’ve had a few Golfs over the years and I love the DSG gearbox, I prefer it to all gearboxes Mercedes made, maybe apart from the classic 5 speed auto in the E-Class, when it’s paired with a six cylinder engine. I had to spend over £600 to get the DSG repaired in my MK5 several years ago, but it was worth it. That gearbox is quicker, more economical and of course, more comfortable than driving a hideous manual. I almost bought an MK7 Golf with the newer DSG before their prices had gone up to a ridiculous level and I’d only consider a Golf or Passat now with one of these. I quite enjoyed the comfort and steering column-based 7G Plus in my 2013 E-Class, but it was nowhere as smooth as the much older DSG in the MK5, which the MK6 would also have, I think.
I had a Skoda superb, 67 plate, 2.0 tdi with Dsg. Only 26k on the clock; had similar faults with the gearbox on 2 occasions, plus water leak and a couple of other bits, I just give it back in the end. Only had it a year. Bought from Skoda dealer too! Back on BMW’s
When they were new, they were the bees knees & everyone wanted this models for their simple design. They are a solid car inside & out!
A simple solid car that needed a 3.5k repair on the complex gearbox...
Just shows Matt - you were right about DSG gearboxes!
If you must have Auto, have the T/ converter type for reliable motoring!
I don't like DCTs at all. I own one but I wish I didn't, they just seem primed to fail at some point. Mine works ok most of the time, but they can be so inconsistent in how they behave. Mine is a supposedly reliable Kia and even they are well known in Kia forums for 1st gear judders from very early on. Can't wait to get back into a torque converter or CVT box again.
I had 2 VWs. The mk1 1.3 CL was superb. So reliable. Then I bought a GTI MK2. Gearbox problems. Used to get smell of neat fuel in cabin with sunroof open. Odd.
Nice!! I have a Golf MK7, very happy owner.
Mecatronic failure is my instant thought when someone says dsg fault when it’s been serviced and looked after.
Unfortunately may aswell do clutch packs and a flywheel if your pulling the box apart
You can,t beat simple aspirated engine,s no turbo,s no complicated gear boxes simplicity is best😊
Expensive repair but on the plus side it’s a fast Golf with black wheels, there’s probably a couple of g’s ❄️ down the side of the seat if you look hard enough.
I have used off 2 golds DSG box both used till 100k plus limes and never had any issue