Carsieve VW Golf VIII 2.0 TDI, 115 PS, 6-speed manual (2019–2024)
- Power
- 115 PS (85 kW)
- Engine codes
- DSU, DTR
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Production years
- 2019–2024
- Running cost per month
- €399
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Median price
- €17,000
- Reliability
- 3/5
- DIY
- 1/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide VW Golf 8 (2019-today): known problems and buying guide
Mostly software faults in the emergency call, infotainment and assistance. Get dealer proof of the updates, then check the DQ200 gearbox.
- Engine guide VW 2.0 TDI (EA288) diesel: problems, costs and what to check
Coolant leaks, EGR and AdBlue faults are the main risks. Buy with a cold-start check, a coolant pressure test and a full scan.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCall software recall and 2020 delivery stop | Model years 2019 and 2020 | Not stated | Not stated | Generation guide |
| Infotainment crashes and freezes | MIB3 infotainment, early cars | Not stated | Software update by the dealer | Generation guide |
| Assistance system faults | Emergency braking, Travel Assist, ACC and parking aids | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Diesel soot, EGR valve and particulate filter | 2.0 TDI (EA288 evo) | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Weak 12 V battery | All Golf 8 | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| EGR cooler and valve faults | All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012 | 80,000-240,000 km | 150-1,300 EUR (country not stated, 2026) | Engine guide |
| Water pump failure | All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012 | 80,000-150,000 km | 300-1,200 EUR (country not stated, 2026) | Engine guide |
| Intake manifold coolant leak | Passat B8, Tiguan II and other EA288 cars | 100,000-200,000 km | 600-1,400 EUR (country not stated, 2026) | Engine guide |
| AdBlue and NOx sensor faults | EA288 with SCR, from about 2018 | 80,000-120,000 km | 400-1,200 EUR (country not stated, 2026) | Engine guide |
| DPF clogging | All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012 | 60,000-180,000 km | 150-1,800 EUR (country not stated, 2026) | Engine guide |
| Turbocharger failure | All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012 | 150,000-250,000 km | 900-2,000 EUR (country not stated, 2026) | Engine guide |
| Oil pump drive failure | All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012 | 150,000-250,000 km | 300-600 EUR (country not stated, 2026) | Engine guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Emergency call and infotainment updates. Ask a dealer to check the car's record for the 2020 emergency call update and the 2021 and 2022 infotainment updates. Bad result: an update is missing.
- Infotainment. Use the navigation, phone and climate controls for about ten minutes. Bad result: freezes, reboots or a slow start.
- Assistance systems. On a test drive, check emergency braking, Travel Assist and the parking aids. Bad result: a "not available" message, or braking for no reason.
- 12 V battery. With the engine off, measure the battery voltage with a multimeter. Bad result: below 12.3 V.
From the engine guide
- Turbo (needs a scanner). Read boost faults and check the vanes. Bad: power loss, whistle or smoke.
- DPF (needs a scanner). Read soot and ash loading. Bad: frequent regeneration or high oil level.
- Intake manifold (pressure test). Pressure-test the cooling system. Bad: coolant loss with no puddle, worse under load.
- EGR cooler (pressure test). Cap the cooler hoses and repeat the test. Bad: it holds only with the cooler bypassed.
- AdBlue and NOx (needs a scanner). Read NOx sensor and dosing faults. Bad: an emissions warning, a restart countdown or crystallised AdBlue.
- Water pump and heater. Start cold; heater must blow hot. Bad: weak heat, wandering gauge, dried coolant.
- Oil pump drive (needs a scanner). Listen for a rattle at idle and check for oil-pressure codes. Bad: a red oil-pressure warning.
- Belt and pump invoices. Ask for dated belt, pump and thermostat invoices. No record means budget for a belt job.
- Recall check. Enter the VIN in the official recall check. Bad: an open 23Z7 campaign on a T6.
Running costs
| Operational | €149 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €116 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €134 |
| Total per month | €399 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €79 |
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
- 982
- 25th percentile
- €15,449
- Median price
- €17,000
- 75th percentile
- €18,890
- Median mileage
- 89,464 km
- Median first registration
- 2022
- Dealer share
- 93.3%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | – | – |
| 2024 | 130 | €18,900 | 58,918 km |
| 2023 | 271 | €17,900 | 77,095 km |
| 2022 | 237 | €16,750 | 102,000 km |
| 2021 | 252 | €16,190 | 106,000 km |
| 2020 | 90 | €16,400 | 94,879 km |
| 2019 | 1 | – | – |
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 | 982 | €17,000 | €15,449 – €18,890 | 89,464 km |
| Oct 2026 | 981 | €17,069 | €15,450 – €18,890 | 89,464 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 12 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Body | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf 2.0 TDI SCR Life | 115 PS | Hatchback | 2019–2020 | €398 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI SCR | 115 PS | Hatchback | 2020 | €396 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI SCR UNITED | 115 PS | Hatchback | 2020 | €398 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI SCR | 115 PS | Hatchback | 2020–2021 | €407 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI SCR Life | 115 PS | Hatchback | 2020–2024 | €398 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI SCR UNITED | 115 PS | Hatchback | 2020 | €409 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI SCR ACTIVE | 115 PS | Hatchback | 2021–2022 | €409 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI SCR MOVE | 115 PS | Hatchback | 2022–2024 | €372 |
| Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR | 115 PS | Estate | 2020–2023 | €401 |
| Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR Life | 115 PS | Estate | 2020–2023 | €401 |
| Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR ACTIVE | 115 PS | Estate | 2021–2022 | €412 |
| Golf Variant 2.0 TDI SCR MOVE | 115 PS | Estate | 2022–2023 | €372 |