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Title: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Wugga on 28 January 2022, 11:29
Hi ! I’ve recently been thinking of trading in my mk6 and getting there mk7 14/15plate - I had a few issues lately with my mk6 09plate and wanted some advice from you kind forum peeps.

So here goes !

Is it worth getting the mk7 or should I keep and enjoy my mk6 ?

What are the common issues to look out for when looking at the mk7s

Thanks in advance as I really appreciate any comments/advice/tips !
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: JMS on 28 January 2022, 11:54
Common issues:

-Leaking tailgate drain hole at top of hatch or near wiper (mine was fixed when I got the car - someone will confirm)

-Water pump can fail causing leak in coolant system (my 14 plate is ok so far)

-Keyless entry gets through a key fob battery every 12months (easy to change)

-Front left wheel bearing can start to drone before the others. You have to replace the whole hub assy)

-Screen on infotainment system can go a bit haywire in cold weather (£650 to upgrade to later MIB2 unit). I can live with this

-start/stop can be erratic and is irritating (I coded mine off)

-inside of headlamps gets a crazing effect with age. Needs new headlamp to fix (expensive!). I’m tolerant of mine. You may be able to use as a negotiation point if the seller is unaware they all do it)

-If you are getting a PP (which I strongly advise)- the VAQ diff needs a fluid change every 3 years - often overlooked (not a problem but use it as a negotiation point)

-check for evidence of sunroof leaks like any sunroof car.

No real problems though- they are quick and easy to make very quick with a cheap remap.

Heated leather is lovely  :smiley:

Happy shopping!
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Guzzle on 28 January 2022, 12:34
What are the issues with the Mk6 and how expensive would it be to fix them?

I'd push the boat out for a 15 plate onwards if you can. Cars built after week 22 2015 got a much better standard spec than cars built before.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Wugga on 28 January 2022, 14:07
Mk6 issues I’ve had to sort since owning it - most recent as in last week - coil pack and spark plug change new radiator, turbo went but luckily got it replaced on warrenty  - oil leak - water pooling in driver footwell - just to name a few these have all been sorted .
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Wugga on 28 January 2022, 14:09
Sorry what is a pp &vaq diff ? @jms
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: fredgroves on 28 January 2022, 15:25
Sorry what is a pp &vaq diff ? @jms

PP= Performance Pack  - gives you bit more power, bigger brakes and the VAQ

VAQ = trick electronically controlled limited slip differential... better cornering capability.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Finglonga on 28 January 2022, 17:49
The Mk7 is a completely new and improved platform over the Mk6 so you will enjoy the upgrade.


Only main issue is the housing for the water pump and thermostat that leak and easy to spot. Not heard of many suffering with ones in the post up above, a few have had the tailgate drain leak including me but that is pennies to fix.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Wugga on 28 January 2022, 18:03
How reliable are the turbos on these ? Turbo failures always seem to follow me around ! Car I’m currently looking at is a 14 plate with 49k miles on it
(https://i.postimg.cc/6647VLvn/EB7-AD321-0-DD2-4-C83-B135-B8-E1-B5124965.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MXxKqBtp)
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: fredgroves on 28 January 2022, 18:57
There have been a few blown turbos but not many... So far.

It's clearly age related, it will only increase as these age.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: ub7rm on 29 January 2022, 01:04
Another think to check is the rear speakers. The seals fail allowing water into the car. I’ve had two mk7s now, both bought at 3 years old and both had this issue.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Adam T7 on 29 January 2022, 05:03
Best car I’ve ever had, 3 years of ownership and I still love it, no issues (touch wood) goes like stink and looks superb
(https://i.postimg.cc/WpC1WVcP/9-EDA762-C-3-F15-4278-9-BE8-93684-AD60953.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVgDCRM6)
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Wugga on 29 January 2022, 08:20
Another think to check is the rear speakers. The seals fail allowing water into the car. I’ve had two mk7s now, both bought at 3 years old and both had this issue.

What’s the tell tale signs to look for with this issue ?
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Wugga on 29 January 2022, 08:22
Best car I’ve ever had, 3 years of ownership and I still love it, no issues (touch wood) goes like stink and looks superb
(https://i.postimg.cc/WpC1WVcP/9-EDA762-C-3-F15-4278-9-BE8-93684-AD60953.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVgDCRM6)

That looks lovely!! Have you kept it stock or made some adjustments?
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: SRGTD on 29 January 2022, 10:00
Another think to check is the rear speakers. The seals fail allowing water into the car. I’ve had two mk7s now, both bought at 3 years old and both had this issue.

What’s the tell tale signs to look for with this issue ?

Damp carpets and damp sound deadening material under the carpets as a result of water draining into the cabin around the speaker seals. If this is left unattended, I believe any water ingress that soaks down through the carpet in the rear footwell can also run forward into the front footwells, resulting in damp carpets / sound deadening material in the front footwell too. 

If you Google ‘mk7 Golf failed door speaker seals’ or similar search, you’ll get a few results returned where owners have had this issue.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Adam T7 on 29 January 2022, 12:39
Best car I’ve ever had, 3 years of ownership and I still love it, no issues (touch wood) goes like stink and looks superb
(https://i.postimg.cc/WpC1WVcP/9-EDA762-C-3-F15-4278-9-BE8-93684-AD60953.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVgDCRM6)

That looks lovely!! Have you kept it stock or made some adjustments?

Nope, same as it left Wolfsburg just over 3 years ago.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Jason b on 30 January 2022, 14:10
I Have a 2014 mk7 bough at 3 years old  its had a manifold inlet sensor a  cornering bulb other than that  its been spot on
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: ub7rm on 31 January 2022, 12:54
Another think to check is the rear speakers. The seals fail allowing water into the car. I’ve had two mk7s now, both bought at 3 years old and both had this issue.

What’s the tell tale signs to look for with this issue ?

Damp carpets and damp sound deadening material under the carpets as a result of water draining into the cabin around the speaker seals. If this is left unattended, I believe any water ingress that soaks down through the carpet in the rear footwell can also run forward into the front footwells, resulting in damp carpets / sound deadening material in the front footwell too. 

If you Google ‘mk7 Golf failed door speaker seals’ or similar search, you’ll get a few results returned where owners have had this issue.

As above, though I didn't really notice the carpets being 'that' wet - it was more of a damp smell that first alerted me to the problem.  Then I noticed that there was some water sitting on the plastic part of the door sill, and if you peel back the rubber seal a little it should be bone dry.  In my case it wasn't. 
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Wugga on 06 February 2022, 07:45
Car I’m looking at has 49k miles - I guess the next service is a big one anything that needs doing or to be mindful of ?
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Adam T7 on 06 February 2022, 08:10
Car I’m looking at has 49k miles - I guess the next service is a big one anything that needs doing or to be mindful of ?

Age of the car?
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Wugga on 06 February 2022, 17:20
2014
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: ajmoir36 on 07 February 2022, 19:07
2015 non PP.

mirror switch fail, erratic mirror movements when adjusting the mirrors.21k miles
Chrome pieces on the electric window switches in the drivers door break off. 25k miles
Oil leak from timing chain cover bottom of engine. Not sure how common 33k miles.
Water pump failure 48k miles (overheating more than 90 degrees on temp gauge), required changing entire water pump assembly. £650 at independent.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a mk7
Post by: Dazie00 on 09 February 2022, 19:45
How reliable are the turbos on these ? Turbo failures always seem to follow me around ! Car I’m currently looking at is a 14 plate with 49k miles on it
(https://i.postimg.cc/6647VLvn/EB7-AD321-0-DD2-4-C83-B135-B8-E1-B5124965.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MXxKqBtp)

I had a 7R for 7 years and apart from 1 turbo failure, quite common on early 14 plate cars , it was very good , changed it last year for a 5GTI but have recently bough a 7PP on a 65 plate , hope to have many good years of ownership.