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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: mossy1969 on 08 June 2011, 19:42

Title: mileage
Post by: mossy1969 on 08 June 2011, 19:42: hi there just wondering on mieages on your gti,s and how strong these engines are,mines an 05 candy white 55,000 miles fvsh timing belt and coil packs done
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Post by: _Adam_ on 09 June 2011, 09:01: 107 and going great but it's a diesel :wink:
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Post by: AlanD on 09 June 2011, 09:05: Mine is similar to yours. 05 GTI with 59 on the clock. All belts been changed and serviced yearly (not by the monkeys at VW mind you). No major issues as of yet.
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Post by: Gene Hunt. on 09 June 2011, 10:27: 08 ED 30 22 thousand & no problem.Serviced by my mate who is a VW tech. :smiley:
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Post by: MaXXeH on 09 June 2011, 12:52: 06 GTI - 33k
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Post by: VWjon on 09 June 2011, 13:44: 2006 / 06 - 20k :laugh:
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Post by: wuker on 09 June 2011, 14:42: Mines a 56 plate with 67k on the clock. Perhaps time to change soon!!
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Post by: Snooze on 09 June 2011, 20:05: 06 reg, 61k, fsh, cambelt and coils done.

Get my new car Xmas 2012, hopefully another gti if I can afford it!
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Post by: sprout99 on 10 June 2011, 07:21: 2006 -06

51k on clock now. Timing belt done at 39k - coil packs at about 47k
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Post by: S4twiggy on 10 June 2011, 10:43: are there any issues that people need to be aware of with the 2.0T??
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Post by: AlanD on 10 June 2011, 10:53: A common fault that a few people have had including myself is a leaking coolant flange which causes you to lose coolant.

There have been a number of people having issues with the air compressor on the A/C which is expensive to fix.

Coilpacks, there has been a recall by VW

Early models GTIs had very poor DV valves, easy upgrade to a newer version.

Early models also had steering rack issues (expensive)

Due to the nature of the seat design the bolster can wear over time.

Theres a few ;)
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Post by: wuker on 10 June 2011, 11:42: Quote from: AlanD on 10 June 2011, 10:53
There have been a number of people having issues with the air compressor on the A/C which is expensive to fix.

I think I may have an issue with my compressor - any ideas how much it is to get it replaced?
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Post by: AlanD on 10 June 2011, 13:44: Quote from: wuker on 10 June 2011, 11:42
Quote from: AlanD on 10 June 2011, 10:53
There have been a number of people having issues with the air compressor on the A/C which is expensive to fix.

I think I may have an issue with my compressor - any ideas how much it is to get it replaced?

If you take it to a dealer (which I wouldn't suggest, Id say find a good local(ish) VAG dealer and get friendly with them) and the aircon compressor is found to be at fault they will recommend you replace that and the condenser and will want about £1400.

As I said, not cheap.
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Post by: wuker on 10 June 2011, 14:16: £1400 even at a independant garage?

That is mental
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Post by: AlanD on 10 June 2011, 14:26: No idea what cost would be from an indy garage, thats dealer price.
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Post by: Snooze on 10 June 2011, 16:10: Sensor in coolant bottle can go causing the warning light to go off every time you start the car. Requires a new coolant expansion vessel.

Rear wiper motor can develop fault where it goes off on it's own when you start car. Requires a new one.
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Post by: Phil1980 on 19 June 2011, 09:01: Just hit 70k miles in my 05 GTI, engine still feels sharp as the day I got it. Coil packs, belts & water pump all changed. Divertor valve also replaced. Will be selling soon, what to get next though?