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Volkswagen Golf VII faults

4 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
3.0/5

4 known faults

1.4 TSI 125 DSG7

  1. Dry-clutch DSG7 gearbox (DQ200): mechatronics and clutches

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The 7-speed DQ200 DSG gearbox, with dry clutches, is fitted to the smaller engines (1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI, 1.6 TDI). Its clutches do not like heat in urban traffic and repeated starts; the symptoms are jerking when pulling away, delayed gear changes, a switch to degraded mode or a complete failure of the mechatronics. The hydraulic control oil is separate, and an oil change every 60,000 km is recommended.

    Versions
    1.4 TSI 125 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Water pump and thermostat housing leak

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The water pump, housed in a plastic casing together with the thermostat, can leak at its casing or its shaft, causing the coolant level to drop; the signs are leaks, overheating or a whistling noise. The pump and the housing are generally replaced together.

    Versions
    1.4 TSI 125 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.6 TDI 110

  1. Turbo of the 1.6 TDI

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The turbo is the most reported fault on the 110 hp 1.6 TDI. BYmyCAR advises against the 105 hp 1.6 TDI built before 2015 because of its turbo problems, and CarVerif recommends avoiding a 1.6 TDI 105/110 without proof that the turbo has been dealt with if there is noise, loss of power or an unclear history.

    Versions
    1.6 TDI 110
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

No recurring fault documented for: 1.0 TSI 110, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, GTE 204, e-Golf 136.

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