Current Lead times

[neepy7.5]

Is that that a confirmed build week of week 42? I’ve been told by both the dealer and VW online chat this week that I have an unconfirmed build week of 41 which is 3 weeks on Monday but still no confirmation on the order tracking

[hobbes22]

Is that that a confirmed build week of week 42? I’ve been told by both the dealer and VW online chat this week that I have an unconfirmed build week of 41 which is 3 weeks on Monday but still no confirmation on the order tracking

Only from the dealer, so will have to wait and see...

[neepy7.5]

Not sure if this article is BS or not but it basically says that the Wolfsburg plant is taking a compulsory break during the first week of October because of the lack of demand for the current Golf. Would seem odd considering there is a back log of orders because of WLTP. Hopefully it’s fake news but it’s a kick in the teeth for us waiting for our cars if it’s true

https://app.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/autohersteller-vw-stoppt-golf-produktion-wegen-mangelnder-nachfrage/23063256.html?ticket=ST-7866635-GSOwKsNcPfB2HqDtg9D6-ap6

[hobbes22]

If that is the case, then it looks yours will be one of the first when the factory starts up again...?

Nice choice of colour for your car by the way! 

[fredgroves]

More likely WLTP delays have meant no cars can be made.... so stop the workers

[Jim_mk7.5]

I have just ordered a 7.5 gti pp and have been told the build week is 42, which is the middle of Oct. I have been told to expect delivery in November. Hopefully it stays that way...

Fingers crossed for you! 

[watchdog]

More likely WLTP delays have meant no cars can be made.... so stop the workers

Would suggest you are spot on with this Fred.  I ordered first week in August and the build week as moved from week 37 then 39 and currently 44 (unconfirmed) only to be advised on Friday last, they are waiting for WLTP approval. I honestly don't envisage me seeing the car until late January 2019 at best.

[Talk-torque]

More likely WLTP delays have meant no cars can be made.... so stop the workers

Talking to my dealer recently and he told me just that. They have had delivery times quoted of 9 months, although he didn’t specify which model that was for.

[Jim_mk7.5]

Most dealers probably lying about lead times just to make sure they keep the order!

[hobbes22]

I have just ordered a 7.5 gti pp and have been told the build week is 42, which is the middle of Oct. I have been told to expect delivery in November. Hopefully it stays that way...

Fingers crossed for you!

Thanks! I hope its not too long. At least i've still got my Mk7 GTI to drive in the meantime!