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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: scottlayton on 19 February 2008, 08:09

Title: Mileage
Post by: scottlayton on 19 February 2008, 08:09

Hello, i was wondering if anyone could tell me the best way of finding out a cars true mileage? I've bought a 52 plate GTI with 33,000 miles on the clock but the steering wheel is a bit worn as is the gaiter. The paper work all adds up but i'm still suspicious. I've been told the ECU will tell me - is this true?

Title: Re: Mileage
Post by: THiNK on 19 February 2008, 08:18

Try:

http://www.hpicheck.com/

£20 but well worth the peace of mind.

CS

Title: Re: Mileage
Post by: Jamm89 on 19 February 2008, 17:33

I brought a gti 02 plate from the main vw dealer with 44k on the clock.

The steering wheel is a bit worn on mine too.

I guess they just ware quickly.

If all the paperwork (MOT, Service record) corresponds then it should be fine.

Title: Re: Mileage
Post by: ub7rm on 19 February 2008, 17:41

I have a 2000 x plate with 85k miles, the steering wheel, pedal rubbers and gear gaiter are all in great condition.  The trim material in the mk4 is generally good so I would be a bit suspicious at anything looking worn at those mileages....

Phone the garages that did the servicing, ask them what the milage was at the last service.  If you're lucky its had a full vw service so all the records will be computerised and they will be able to tell you everything thats been done and more importantly at what mileage.

HTH

Title: Re: Mileage
Post by: GTi-Matt on 20 February 2008, 19:35

i dont think u can change the mileage on mk4's can u? so its probaly genuine mate

Title: Re: Mileage
Post by: bobbarley on 20 February 2008, 19:36

Check with the last garage that serviced the car.

Title: Re: Mileage
Post by: richw911 on 20 February 2008, 19:45

Quote from: kke1 on 20 February 2008, 19:35

i dont think u can change the mileage on mk4's can u? so its probaly genuine mate

Yeah you can all done with a laptop!! I would defo get a hpi check TBH.

Title: Re: Mileage
Post by: GTi-Matt on 20 February 2008, 20:04

^^^^ in that case i would get one to mate, id wanna know everything about my car, i do anyway but im just saying

Title: Re: Mileage
Post by: Jamm89 on 20 February 2008, 20:31

If you take the dash out dosent that clear the mileage.

Did on my mates old saxo

Title: Re: Mileage
Post by: Ridg on 21 February 2008, 10:02

Quote from: Jamm89 on 20 February 2008, 20:31

If you take the dash out dosent that clear the mileage.

Did on my mates old saxo

lol the golf is a little bit more sophisticated than a saxo  :laugh:

you can change the mileage through software though