MK5 Gti

[Ben86]

Evening all, my name is Ben.

Not currently a owner but currently in the market for a MK5 GTI. Based just north of Edinburgh.

Was hoping to get some advise on what to look for when viewing, apart from the routine servicing, cambelt & water pump changes?

I have read that the arches can be bad for rust are there any other points to check?

Cheers

[barrym381]

welcome  and yes rust is 1 of the many things to look for when buying a mk5 and try find 1 with good history

[lucky_se7en]

Morning Ben. Welcome aboard.
As with all other Vdubs,the body is pretty well put together. Just check for consistent panel gaps and paint colour to ensure the car hasn’t been pranged.
And like Barry said,try and find one with a good history.
Best of luck fella

[Ben86]

Thanks for advice guys. Found some good threads in the MK5 (unsurprisingly) section of the site. Will keep you updated.

Thanks again.

[Scott-R]

Hi Ben, I am just up the road at bridge of earn pal.

[Ben86]

Hi Scott, always good to know there is someone local if i need help. haha. You have some good roads around you, the glen road through to Glenfarg is good if you can get a clear run at it.

[Wayne]

Welcome to the site.

[markrom]

Hi am new to site hope this is right place to post I have a gti golf 2008 model I have a blowing sound light exhaust blowing it only makes noise when driving or coasting, taken to dealer and they can't fine anything wrong could it be one of the silencers on exhaust broken down in side. Can't here it from out side only inside car.

[Scott-R]

Not really the right place 

[markrom]

Which place do I post this