Carsieve All versions
| Variant | Running cost per month | Median price | Listings | Fuel | Engine codes | Gearbox | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 TSI, 122 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €421 | €6,999 | 69 | Petrol | CAX | Manual (6) | 2011–2015 |
At a glance
- Years and codes: built 2006 to 2015. A coupe-convertible with a folding steel roof. Petrol engines CAX, CTH, BLF, BVY, BWA, CCZ and BUB, CDV; diesel CFF.
- Main risks: roof leaks and roof mechanism faults. The DSG gearbox clutch and mechatronic (gearbox control unit) come next.
- Reliability: 2/5, because roof faults are common in the sources and DSG repairs cost a lot.
- DIY: 1/5, because roof, gearbox and engine jobs need a specialist workshop.
- Prefer: a car with dry seals, a dry boot and footwell, and proof of roof and DSG oil service.
- Avoid: a car whose roof does not run fully, a car with water or mould in the roof, and a car with no service record.
Engines and gearboxes
- 1.4 TSI, 122 PS (CAX) and 160 PS (CTH): timing chain stretch is the main known fault on this engine. See the EA111 guide.
- 1.6 FSI, 115 PS (BLF): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 2.0 FSI, 150 PS (BVY): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 2.0 TFSI, 200 PS (BWA) and 2.0 TSI, 210 PS (CCZ): high oil use is a known issue. See oil use on TFSI and TSI petrol engines.
- VR6, 250 PS (BUB) and 260 PS (CDV): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 2.0 TDI, 140 PS (CFF): early cars to 2008 have the pump-nozzle engine, and its elements can wear at high mileage. See the 2.0 TDI guide for the common-rail faults.
- Six-speed manual (manual6): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
- Six-speed wet DSG, DQ250 (dct6): clutch wear and mechatronic faults. See DQ250 DSG clutch and mechatronic.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof leaks | All Eos: seals and drains | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| DQ250 DSG clutch and mechatronic | Six-speed DSG (DQ250) | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Roof mechanism faults | All Eos, more often at high mileage | High mileage, no figure | No confirmed price |
| ABS and ESP control unit | All Eos; recall for 2008-2010 builds | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Window regulators | All Eos | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Oil use on TFSI and TSI petrol engines | 2.0 TFSI 200 PS (BWA), 2.0 TSI 210 PS (CCZ) | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Early TDI pump nozzle elements | 2.0 TDI (CFF), built to 2008 | High mileage, no figure | No confirmed price |
| Suspension and brakes on older cars | Older cars, all engines | Not stated | Brake pads about GBP 45-55 in parts (UK, RAC, year not stated) |
Before you buy
- Roof seals and drains. Look at the roof seals for dried, cracked, broken or missing rubber. Look in the boot and footwell for water, and smell for mould. A bad result is water marks, damp carpet or a musty smell. Ask for roof and drain service records.
- DSG gearbox. Test drive the car from cold. Watch for judder when pulling away, harsh shifts from 1st to 2nd, and limp mode. A bad result is any judder or limp mode. Ask for oil change records. A scanner reads the gearbox fault codes.
- Roof run. Lower and raise the roof twice, watching the dashboard. A bad result is a warning message, a strained motor sound, a jerky movement or a roof that stops. A roof that stops or will not lock needs a dealer or a specialist.
- ABS and ESP unit. Check the ABS and ESP warning lights after start. A bad result is a lit light. Ask for proof that the software update was done. A scanner reads the ABS fault codes.
- Oil level and oil use. Check the dipstick on a warm engine. Ask for the oil use history. A bad result is top-ups between services or blue smoke on pull-away.
- Early diesel pump nozzle. On a 2.0 TDI built to 2008, ask for proof that the pump-nozzle elements were checked or replaced. A bad result is high mileage with no record.
- Windows. Test every window, including any automatic up and down function. A bad result is a window that stops, drops or does not close.
- Suspension and brakes. Look at the springs and dampers, and listen for knocks over bumps. Check the brake discs and pads. A bad result is a leaking damper, a knock or worn discs.
- Recall check. Ask a VW dealer to check the VIN for open campaigns. Ask whether the 2016 diesel software update (recall 23R7) was done. A bad result is no proof.
Running costs
| Operational | €196 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €123 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €117 |
| Total per month | €436 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €70 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.
- Listings
- 219
- 25th percentile
- €6,490
- Median price
- €7,970
- 75th percentile
- €10,500
- Median mileage
- 141,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2012
- Dealer share
- 43.8%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €9,941
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