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Offline hellomk7

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Anyone in Manchester wanna check this MK7 with me?
« on: 28 January 2024, 12:35 »
Hi guys.

New here and was hoping to get some help. I'm already set on getting an MK7 as an upgrade to my 85bhp Polo  :grin: But admitedly, no idea on what to check apart from the usual things.

Went to see this one yesterday - https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401095383321?sort=price-asc&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=GTI&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf&page=1&postcode=l1%204ds&price-to=15000&radius=100&transmission=Automatic&year-from=2014&fromsra

There was a weird dragging/rumble sound under that could be felt and heard on a cold start. That only lasted for about a min or 2 though. Service history is alright, DSG never been serviced. 6 owners... Also, I was only able to drive it for about 10 mins because I was late - completely my fault. I know for £9k there's definitely some work to be done there - I just wanna make sure I'm not buying a lemon and will last me for a couple of years.

It's also an indie traders rather than private sale so consurmer rights act should keep me "safe" for the first 6 months. Unless ofcourse they go bankrupt or just change trading names.

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Re: Anyone in Manchester wanna check this MK7 with me?
« Reply #1 on: 28 January 2024, 12:47 »
In case you're unaware of these, you can always run a reg check through the AA or CarVertircal for example (many YouTubers have a discount code for the latter) to check the history of the car. The AA will also visit the dealer to inspect the car. This is a little pricey at something like £150-200, but they check mechanical and electrical items as well as just visual, and also a short test drive. You have to ask the seller first if they're happy to accommodate this - you can always ask and if they say no, they might be trying to hide something...
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Re: Anyone in Manchester wanna check this MK7 with me?
« Reply #2 on: 28 January 2024, 12:51 »
In case you're unaware of these, you can always run a reg check through the AA or CarVertircal for example (many YouTubers have a discount code for the latter) to check the history of the car. The AA will also visit the dealer to inspect the car. This is a little pricey at something like £150-200, but they check mechanical and electrical items as well as just visual, and also a short test drive. You have to ask the seller first if they're happy to accommodate this - you can always ask and if they say no, they might be trying to hide something...

Thanks!

I've done a vcheck on it, can be found here: https://www.vcheck.uk/report/DL63EFK-3YT97QP.

The trader is happy to allow AA/RAC check but I thought looking for enthusiasts would be better. But yeah, no doubt I'll get it checked before buying it.

Would you buy or scroll past it based on the ad alone?


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Re: Anyone in Manchester wanna check this MK7 with me?
« Reply #3 on: 28 January 2024, 14:22 »
Looking through the pictures in the sellers ad., it looks as if it’s had some new paintwork on the driver’s side - the driver’s door is a noticeably dark shade than the rear door (see picture below). Also, the 6 speed DSG should be serviced every 40k miles, so with the car having done 98k miles, the DSG should’ve had two services by now which would be a bit of a red flag for me. 

Parcel shelf is missing from the photo of the luggage space. There are a few marks or stains on the front seats that would hopefully clean off.

There are a few minor scuff / kerb marks and what looks like some white worm corrosion on the diamond cut faces on some of the alloys, so they could do with a refurb. However, bear in mind that diamond cut alloys can only (usually) be refurbished twice; more than twice and the structural integrity of the alloys could be compromised, rendering them potentially unsafe. Therefore, if they’ve already had two refurbs, then they can’t be safely refurbished a third time with a diamond cut finish.


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Re: Anyone in Manchester wanna check this MK7 with me?
« Reply #4 on: 28 January 2024, 14:30 »
Ditto red flag on the DSG, not only a risk to the box itself but also indicative of a history of poor servicing.
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Re: Anyone in Manchester wanna check this MK7 with me?
« Reply #5 on: 28 January 2024, 14:33 »
I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole...run away!!...

Look at the vcheck report way too many MOT red & amber warnings...not been looked after...also the front & rear bumpers & the drivers door are different shade of silver...I recon its been crashed & not declared/claimed on insurance & privately fixed up.

Also missing the rear parcel shelf, & the spare wheel well is missing the screw for the wheel....centre console rear vents, right one is missing the knob to move it...

For a supposed clean car its dirty inside...& in places you don't normally get dirt!

Drivers seat bolster has given way...

The steering wheel has a cheap synthetic "carbon look" & leather look steering wheel cover...the type you sew on yourself...

& cheap DSG paddles.....

God knows how bad it looks up close!!...

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Re: Anyone in Manchester wanna check this MK7 with me?
« Reply #6 on: 28 January 2024, 14:37 »
Also forgot to add...the company was only founded November 2023...

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15310138

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Re: Anyone in Manchester wanna check this MK7 with me?
« Reply #7 on: 28 January 2024, 16:23 »
Looking through the pictures in the sellers ad., it looks as if it’s had some new paintwork on the driver’s side - the driver’s door is a noticeably dark shade than the rear door (see picture below). Also, the 6 speed DSG should be serviced every 40k miles, so with the car having done 98k miles, the DSG should’ve had two services by now which would be a bit of a red flag for me. 

Parcel shelf is missing from the photo of the luggage space. There are a few marks or stains on the front seats that would hopefully clean off.

There are a few minor scuff / kerb marks and what looks like some white worm corrosion on the diamond cut faces on some of the alloys, so they could do with a refurb. However, bear in mind that diamond cut alloys can only (usually) be refurbished twice; more than twice and the structural integrity of the alloys could be compromised, rendering them potentially unsafe. Therefore, if they’ve already had two refurbs, then they can’t be safely refurbished a third time with a diamond cut finish.



Thanks, that's very detailed. I would never have noticed any of those.

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Re: Anyone in Manchester wanna check this MK7 with me?
« Reply #8 on: 28 January 2024, 16:53 »
Does anyone else think the wheels don't look centred in the arches? Mainly the passenger side.
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