I don't belieeeeve it.....!

[Snoopy]

I would not lump all the dealers together and class them as VW.
Some dealers are quite good if you can find one with a tech that knows what hes doing and has a passion for the job.
Its finding the good ones.
Also some may have a great sales side but a crappy workshop side.
Its finding the good one out of the rotten bunch thats the v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.hard part

[Sam]

I would not lump all the dealers together and class them as VW.
Some dealers are quite good if you can find one with a tech that knows what hes doing and has a passion for the job.
Its finding the good ones.
Also some may have a great sales side but a crappy workshop side.
Its finding the good one out of the rotten bunch thats the v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.hard part

Both stealers i have reluctantly been to to find little bits for my mk2 (bolts and such like) have been awesome. First one was Grimsby vw and got the parts in the next day for me for Peanuts and a couple of days ago i went to VW loughborough and the guy gave me a handfull of FREE bolts to try because he didnt have the ones i needed and told me to pop back in if they dont work and he would have another look. 

[Rhyso]

Its not uncommon for cars to find their own levels from new.  There was a thread in the MK5 section where it was discussed at how quite often people found their coolant levels would return to just below the minimum mark even after topping up despite no leaks being present.

Also the type of journeys you do will have a significant effect on oil consumption

If you read your manual it will state that 1 litre per 1000km is an acceptable amount of oil to consume 

I'd also check your tyre pressures too 

[scotland67]

water,oil and windscreen wash levels should be checked weekly, as should tyre pressures.