Volkswagen diesels?

roverbarmy · 2nd February 2018, 08:53

We have been looking at a 1.6 VW diesel but after some research on the web, it's a definite "No"! Since the after fiasco remaps, many of them are having problems. Even before this, low mileage examples have been having issues with EGR valves and tensioner pulley failures. One I looked at had to be taken back to VW to have injector problems sorted after the remap. Not so bulletproof VW diesels then???

EastPete · 2nd February 2018, 09:00

Our Skoda Yeti has the VW 2.0 TDi diesel engine, and has been re-mapped. I am not terribly happy- the engine seems noisier and more raucous, slightly less responsive, and the fuel economy is not quite as good. Nothing has failed as yet, but I get a bit nervous about any suspicious noises it starts making. It is now on 65,000 miles, and apart from 2 broken springs, it has only needed routine maintenance and wear and tear items (brake discs/pads etc). No clutch or DMF problems. The DPF light comes on occasionally, but a good blast up the road in the low gear clears it.

Pete

Southside · 2nd February 2018, 09:54

It’s safe to say VAG group are not what they used to be, pretty much every engine option in their line up suffer with some major problems now.

Canonite · 2nd February 2018, 10:12

Our 2011 Polo Bluemotion had to go back to VW for the emissions fix, but has ran like a sack of $hit since with no low down power

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 2nd February 2018, 13:37

I've got 2 mates who work for VW one in sales the other a mechanic.
When it comes to working on a car everything he has to do to the car is told to him on a tablet computer, no more no less

. Enough said me thinks

When I them ask questions about the longevity and reliability of stop-start starter motors, and the potential damage to turbochargers due to stopping quickly from high speed etc there is no real answer given.

I've also got a mate with a Touran 2.0TDI and he's probably wisely refused to have it remapped.

DMGRS · 2nd February 2018, 13:38

I have a VW Phaeton, and I bought it on the 27th December - it's been in the garage under repair since the 9th January.

That says all it needs to for VW quality - so far, not very impressed.

75driver · 2nd February 2018, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMGRS

I have a VW Phaeton, and I bought it on the 27th December - it's been in the garage under repair since the 9th January.

That says all it needs to for VW quality - so far, not very impressed.

I've been hankering for a phaeton for a few years now, but am too miserable to pay the road tax🙄.
Let me know how it goes, once you have it back on the road.

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bobb12005 · 2nd February 2018, 17:34

i went over to a 2.0 tdi blue motion after my fantastic deisel 75 was written off had the vw update done and after 2years and 14,ooo miles i have no complaints at all.I must say i do like only paying £30 a year roadtax

SideValve · 2nd February 2018, 17:52

Followed one into Reading yesterday, ridiculous amount of smoke out the back. Guess the turbo had gone.
If only everything in life was as reliable as a Volkswagen. Haha.

Kerthan23 · 2nd February 2018, 19:09

Avoid like the plague, on my second VW 1.6 diesel caddy now, leased/company van, wouldn't have one in a gift, last one had done 40.000 miles and had very bad oil leaks to the point rac thought it could have went on fire, got repaired but still leaked, dual mass clutch judder was very bad from 30,000 miles, collapsed suspension arm bushes, discs and pads front and rear, noisy gear box from new, £60 of fuel got 430 miles and new van is worse 330 miles to £60 and have to put add blue in! 31 miles per gallon! New one is gutless compared to old van with new mapping and I expected better fuel consumption with new map stop start etc and both vans are speed restricted and tracked. Avoid

2nd February 2018, 08:53	#1
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Volkswagen diesels? We have been looking at a 1.6 VW diesel but after some research on the web, it's a definite "No"! Since the after fiasco remaps, many of them are having problems. Even before this, low mileage examples have been having issues with EGR valves and tensioner pulley failures. One I looked at had to be taken back to VW to have injector problems sorted after the remap. Not so bulletproof VW diesels then??? __________________ Oil in my veins!

2nd February 2018, 13:38	#6
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2nd February 2018, 17:52	#9
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	Followed one into Reading yesterday, ridiculous amount of smoke out the back. Guess the turbo had gone. If only everything in life was as reliable as a Volkswagen. Haha. __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

2nd February 2018, 19:09	#10
Kerthan23 Avid contributor Rover 75 connie diesel, 1982 xr3 & 1974 gt Capri Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Kingdom o Fife.... Posts: 146 Thanks: 51 Thanked 53 Times in 42 Posts	Vw 1.6 diesel Avoid like the plague, on my second VW 1.6 diesel caddy now, leased/company van, wouldn't have one in a gift, last one had done 40.000 miles and had very bad oil leaks to the point rac thought it could have went on fire, got repaired but still leaked, dual mass clutch judder was very bad from 30,000 miles, collapsed suspension arm bushes, discs and pads front and rear, noisy gear box from new, £60 of fuel got 430 miles and new van is worse 330 miles to £60 and have to put add blue in! 31 miles per gallon! New one is gutless compared to old van with new mapping and I expected better fuel consumption with new map stop start etc and both vans are speed restricted and tracked. Avoid __________________ Rover mg mad

2nd February 2018, 09:00	#2
EastPete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Classic saloon, MGB GT, Skoda Yeti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ramsey, Cambs Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 626 Thanked 635 Times in 430 Posts	Our Skoda Yeti has the VW 2.0 TDi diesel engine, and has been re-mapped. I am not terribly happy- the engine seems noisier and more raucous, slightly less responsive, and the fuel economy is not quite as good. Nothing has failed as yet, but I get a bit nervous about any suspicious noises it starts making. It is now on 65,000 miles, and apart from 2 broken springs, it has only needed routine maintenance and wear and tear items (brake discs/pads etc). No clutch or DMF problems. The DPF light comes on occasionally, but a good blast up the road in the low gear clears it. Pete

2nd February 2018, 09:54	#3
Southside Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tamworth Posts: 907 Thanks: 2 Thanked 75 Times in 43 Posts	It’s safe to say VAG group are not what they used to be, pretty much every engine option in their line up suffer with some major problems now.

2nd February 2018, 10:12	#4
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,022 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	Our 2011 Polo Bluemotion had to go back to VW for the emissions fix, but has ran like a sack of $hit since with no low down power

2nd February 2018, 13:37	#5
Andy_with_a_screwdriver Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Plymouth Posts: 695 Thanks: 141 Thanked 153 Times in 117 Posts	I've got 2 mates who work for VW one in sales the other a mechanic. When it comes to working on a car everything he has to do to the car is told to him on a tablet computer, no more no less . Enough said me thinks When I them ask questions about the longevity and reliability of stop-start starter motors, and the potential damage to turbochargers due to stopping quickly from high speed etc there is no real answer given. I've also got a mate with a Touran 2.0TDI and he's probably wisely refused to have it remapped.

2nd February 2018, 17:34	#8
bobb12005 Avid contributor rover75 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: southampton Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	i went over to a 2.0 tdi blue motion after my fantastic deisel 75 was written off had the vw update done and after 2years and 14,ooo miles i have no complaints at all.I must say i do like only paying £30 a year roadtax