VW Golf VII 1.6 TDI, 110 PS, 6-speed manual, all-wheel drive (2014–2016)

Research for this car

• Generation guide VW Golf 7 (2012-2020): known problems and buying guide

  Coolant leaks, sunroof water and a steering recall are the main issues. Check the recall, the timing belt and the wet DSG oil record first.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Haldex service record (Golf R and 4MOTION). Ask for proof of the service. Bad result: no record, or a Haldex pump fault or lost rear drive. Costs about 115 USD for the service and several thousand USD for a rear unit (US, year not given).
2. Steering recall (48VS). Give the VIN to a VW dealer. Bad result: an open recall. The hatchback scope is unclear, so the VIN check decides. The repair is free.
3. Sunroof drains and damp carpets. Lift the boot carpet and check the footwell for damp. Bad result: damp carpet or water in the boot. The US class action covers water damage for 7 years or 80,000 miles.
4. Fault scan and battery. A scanner (VCDS or OBDeleven) reads the fault memory. Bad result: stored faults. On start-stop cars, check that the battery is AGM or EFB.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions