Carsieve VW Golf V 1.9 TDI, 90 PS, 5-speed manual (2004–2009)
- Power
- 90 PS (66 kW)
- Engine codes
- BRU
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Production years
- 2004–2009
- Running cost per month
- €384
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Median price
- €2,300
- Reliability
- 2/5
- DIY
- 1/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide VW Golf 5 (2003-2009): known problems and buying guide
Check the DSG gearbox, the 1.4 TSI timing chain and TDI cylinder heads before you pay. The 1.4 16V and 1.6 8V have no common fault confirmed.
- Engine guide VW pump-injector TDI (1.4, 1.9, 2.0 PD and 2.5 R5): problems, costs and what to check
Oil pump drive, rod bearing, head crack and cam faults are reported. Buy only with oil records and proof of the pump and head work.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual-mass flywheel and clutch on TDI | Diesels with manual gearbox | Not stated | Low four-digit sum, no exact figure | Generation guide |
| Window regulators | Power windows, all engines | Not stated | 50-600 EUR (Germany, no year) | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- On a diesel with a manual gearbox, listen for noise at low revs. Check the clutch engagement point and pedal play. A bad result is loud noise or a late, slipping clutch.
- Test every window, including any auto up and down function. A bad result is a window that stops, drops or opens by itself.
Running costs
| Operational | €169 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €86 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €129 |
| Total per month | €384 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €45 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 50
- 25th percentile
- €1,700
- Median price
- €2,300
- 75th percentile
- €3,200
- Median mileage
- 230,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2005
- Dealer share
- 24%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | €2,800 | 260,000 km |
| 2007 | 1 | – | – |
| 2006 | 15 | €3,200 | 202,650 km |
| 2005 | 17 | €1,900 | 256,000 km |
| 2004 | 12 | €1,999 | 238,000 km |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 50 | €2,300 | €1,700 – €3,200 | 230,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 50 | €2,300 | €1,700 – €3,200 | 230,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 35 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf 1.9 TDI Goal | 90 PS | 3 | 2006 | €381 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Goal | 90 PS | 5 | 2006 | €381 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Tour | 90 PS | 3 | 2006–2007 | €381 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Tour | 90 PS | 5 | 2006–2007 | €381 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI United | 90 PS | 3 | 2007–2008 | €370 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI United | 90 PS | 5 | 2007–2008 | €370 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Tour Edition | 90 PS | 3 | 2007 | €381 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Tour Edition | 90 PS | 5 | 2007 | €381 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Edition | 90 PS | 3 | 2008 | €370 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Edition | 90 PS | 5 | 2008 | €370 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Trendline | 90 PS | 3 | 2004–2008 | €390 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Comfortline | 90 PS | 3 | 2004–2008 | €390 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Sportline | 90 PS | 3 | 2004–2007 | €415 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Trendline | 90 PS | 5 | 2004–2008 | €390 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Comfortline | 90 PS | 5 | 2004–2008 | €390 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI Sportline | 90 PS | 5 | 2004–2007 | €415 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI DPF Trendline | 90 PS | 3 | 2008 | €395 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI DPF Comfortline | 90 PS | 3 | 2008 | €395 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI DPF Trendline | 90 PS | 5 | 2008 | €395 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI DPF Comfortline | 90 PS | 5 | 2008 | €395 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI DPF United | 90 PS | 3 | 2007–2008 | €374 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI DPF United | 90 PS | 5 | 2007–2008 | €374 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI DPF Edition | 90 PS | 3 | 2008 | €374 |
| Golf 1.9 TDI DPF Edition | 90 PS | 5 | 2008 | €374 |
| Golf Plus 1.9 TDI Trendline | 90 PS | 5 | 2005–2009 | €406 |
| Golf Plus 1.9 TDI Comfortline | 90 PS | 5 | 2005–2009 | €406 |
| Golf Plus 1.9 TDI Goal | 90 PS | 5 | 2006 | €382 |
| Golf Plus 1.9 TDI Tour | 90 PS | 5 | 2006–2007 | €385 |
| Golf Plus 1.9 TDI Tour Edition | 90 PS | 5 | 2007 | €385 |
| Golf Plus 1.9 TDI United | 90 PS | 5 | 2007–2008 | €385 |
| Golf Plus 1.9 TDI Edition | 90 PS | 5 | 2008 | €385 |
| Golf Plus 1.9 TDI DPF Trendline | 90 PS | 5 | 2008–2009 | €409 |
| Golf Plus 1.9 TDI DPF Comfortline | 90 PS | 5 | 2008–2009 | €409 |
| Golf Plus 1.9 TDI DPF United | 90 PS | 5 | 2007–2008 | €388 |
| Golf Plus 1.9 TDI DPF Edition | 90 PS | 5 | 2008 | €388 |