VW Golf 2.0 TDI - The only car you need
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With the new launch of the 2020 Mk 8 Golf I thought it would be a great time to tell you why I love the Mk6 Golf so much! In this video I explain why you don't need any more car than a 2012 2.0 TDI Golf Bluemotion Technology. I drive this car on a daily basis and it's currently celebrating 122,000 miles and still feeling as good as ever!
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Tdi's are the best daily drivers. Reliable as f***, really economical, good power, luxurious, looks good, good sound system, all the useful features, etc. It is awesome! Love mine
@@ericzong1189 how are they not economical in the city? And even if they were less economical in the city, so are gas cars so I don't see why it is a problem đ€·đ»ââïž
@@ericzong1189 what the piss are you talking about? Do you really think that's true?
Thus.
Maybe the TDI's before the cjaa.
tdi they do say is the best,,but you may as well buy a pugeot,since they are the best to the gallon.we have a goalf so we get more power,,,pugeots (30+ years) 60+ mpg ...GT TDI 16V 140NHP 55mpg and goes to 100mph every time i over take without trying lol
@@minstrelofMir Peugeots are unreliable french trash
I drove my 2012 Golf TDI 5000+km from Toronto to Yellowknife, and back. Milage was amazing, and not a thing went wrong along the way.
Yes my Mk5 2.0 TDI Gt is bulletproof
The mk6 from 2010 got the best look for me 2L 140, with those doble exhaust outlet. Awesome car.
I have a GT 2.0 TDI (not Blue Motion) with 17 inch alloys and 6 speed DSG, I absolutely love it. Agreed the seats are comfortable, it reflects in the odometer! Also I hadn't realised about the wing mirror heaters so I feel I have a fancy new feature in my car :)
I agree so much with the armrest thing on both sides, VW is the best at putting them exactly where you want them
Very cool video. Thinking of picking up a 2011 Mk6 2.0tdi myself soon and this was very helpful.
This is my car, I love it!
Thanks Rob Brydon, very cool!
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Ive got the mk5 version and so many features this has mine has, honestly such good cars canât wait to get the mk7! Great video man
hey. quick question im actually thinking of getting the mk5 gt. can you tell me if its economical or not im just looking for a quite fuel eco hothatch
Great video and couldn't agree more. Having come from a 2008 GT TDI Golf 170 manual, its been a game changer to go to a 4x4 MK6 era TDI with DSG. All the traction you need, and no more leg pump from endless gears in slow traffic. I'm at 315,000kms in that car now, been tuned to within an inch of it's life, and it's still going strong.
Is dsg reliable
You included some nice details in this review. My Mk5 GTI also had a hood latch problem.
Awesome review đ
Quality vid & nice music. Well done.
Good job mate. Thanks
I have a â13 3 door. Itâs the best car Iâve ever ownedâŠbeen driving for 60 years. Comfort wise, 13 hours and 890 miles with only two fuel stops recently. A long day at 75+ mph. I was amazed at how energetic I felt at the end of the drive, not fatigued or particularly tired. Great seats and visibility, intuitive controls, Fender audio system and that great armrestâŠit truly does matter. Performance at any speed makes me smile. Iâm doing a long term study of fuel consumption and thus far happy with 42 mpg in combined daily driving. I hope I can find another if this one ever wears out. Excellent video.
Do the seats have good lumbar support?
@@cyclonus01 yes, they have a manually adjustable lumbar tensioner controlled by a handle on the door side of the drivers seat back. Nothing fantastic but it works well enough. Just put a fresh set of Yokohamas in it Friday, rides like a new car.
@@paulschmolke188 thanks for the info, really appreciate it. I do a lot of highway driving on the interstate -- about 400-600 miles per week and looking for something comfortable that gets good fuel mileage. any reliability issues?
@@cyclonus01 except for one failure to start based on my leaving interior lights on accidentally and a drained battery, itâs never failed to start and go until itâs time to stop for the day. I too drive about 30,000 to 40,000 miles a year and live in the country where a failure of anything is a big deal. After that one incident, I purchased a high energy battery pack from Mallory and keep it under the passenger seat just in case. Every diesel Iâve ever owned has Glow Pugs to aid in starting and without electrical power, youâre gonna have problems with a cold start. I also have all periodic maintenance done by Volkswagen because theyâre familiar with the cars. The owners manual addresses things that may seem unfamiliar. Itâs like every Volkswagen Iâve ever owned, if you do your part itâll work every time. Iâve had VWâs since 1964 and used them under all sorts of circumstances. Theyâre very good cars.
@@paulschmolke188 hahah same for me. I also live in the country where it gets pitch black at night, so reliability is very important. How many miles are on your VW now? and what kind of mpg are you seeing on the highway?
Love the content. Quality video.
JAH Design Illustrator cheers đ€
Iâve got a 2012 TDI with DSG gearbox. 95k. Love it.
I am thinking of buying one now (2012, 2.0 GT TDI DSG, 78K) and it costs around 8K now đ do you think the price is fair?
I have a Mk6 2.0 TDI/110Hp/5 speed manual.
I did my best 3.6 L / 100 km in open road.
It is very economical.
But I think I will buy a GTD.
I just bought a 2015 Golf TDI and I am absolutely loving the fit and finish, the smooth dive, ride and handling, and most of all the 50+ mpg. I hate to say it but I used to have a BMW 528i 98, and get the same feel when I drive it, and sit in the divers seat.
Hi mate was this a 1.6? Or a 2.0
2.0L cvca ea288 tdi engine â@@josephreed2728
Always loved the Golf, itâs not the most flamboyant car on the road but it has its own distinctive look
Itâs subtle but I think everyone can agree itâs a quality piece of engineering!
VW is so bland and boring to look at and sit in and drive. The 2008 Citroen C4 Coupe is far more distinctive, even in 2021.
@@blakaeg bro no one cares about your C4
Decent video. Good job. Had mine since Aug 17 and didnât know about the heated mirrors lol I would recommend this if you want the best blend of economy and performance for a car thatâs around 10 years old and available for less than ÂŁ5k @ 80k mileage.
I am thinking of buying one now (2012, 2.0 GT TDI DSG, 78K) and it costs around 8K now đ
I really enjoyed this wee review. I have the GTD and donât plan on really ever giving It up.
Any problems? Is it reliable as 140ps?
Iâve got a mk 5 golf tdi gt 170 and i love it, so much torque and plenty of power, great on fuel too! Itâs had lowered suspension, dpf and egr delete, 18â wheels and it flies for a diesel!
I came from a Golf R with 310 bhp to the 140 TDI Gt and thought I'd hate it but it's actually a fantastic engine TBF
At 3:36 I love how to Check Engine Light Just came on! True VW
đ itâs just ignition state 1 to give power to the radio. All lights are illuminated to make sure they are working. Only ever had 1 engine light on the car in 6 years and that was an EGR fault.
Iâve got the Sportwagen Tdi dsg. Very happy with it so far. Love the torque.
Torque is king!
Watching from Ireland
My dad has a 2010 2.0 TDI 140 Golf (itâs not a bluemotion) and the RNS 510 (sat nav) which died about 6 months after he got it so he got an RCD 330 which he is considering taking out and putting the original radio back in and taking to the VW dealer to get it fixed
Well i'm sold this will be my next car, i have a polo 6n2 tdi from 2001 its a ÂŁ30 tax model, Ive had it for 10 years its been a great car and saved me loads and not let me down, also still drives great doesnt feel like its lost anY bhp even to this day. The only things that i miss is a bit of comfort like, air con, heated seats / mirrors and arm rest would be great for longer journeys.
Had a 2010 polo myself as my first car. 3 cylinder 60PS. My housemate at university had a 1.2tdi polo. They seem to last forever and I will always have a soft spot for the Polo! But you canât beat a Golf for comfort!
Ha ha same here. Totally weird when you sit in the left seat of your own car. Its like you dont feel in control. I hate it.
I have done so many road trips in my Mk6 gtd. Can't fault the thing.
I did test drive a GTD.. much cooler turbo sounds! Haha. But the map was different between the standard GT and the GTD so it felt like you had to rev the GTD out more.
10:58 yes it has daytime running lights, all cars sold after 2011 have to have them but most cars has them before that because it made the cars look nice
Interesting point about the minimal technology interiors - they do age better. Though if I bought a new car I'd want most of the newest tech in there
io504 itâs a fair point! I like the best of both worlds, like when audi introduced the screens that slid into the dash when not in use, not sure why they stopped those!
My Citroen C4 2008 with a quirky interior design is still great even in 2021 and is far from bland.
I have a GT 2.0 TDI Blue motion mk7 2013 and it has 321,000KM on the clock service it every 3 to 4 months or 10,00km I drive to work and back 434km 3 - 4 days a week. I love it such a reliable car as long as you take care of it.
Yes, love hearing this. Any idea what you will replace it with once it reaches the end of its life?
good points on teh screen tech, but for me im not bothered at all on the screen, as long as i have good strong reliable engine and good for miles and that is certainly volkswagen. Ive had the cc with the 2.0 tdi bluemotion engine 140 bhp but you would be very surprised just how good it really is, mpg always puts a big cheesy smile on my face when a lot of modern day cars and suv,s get no wear near my figures and is very satisfying im spending money well in the fuel department, i like the ride also. I had a couple of passat also great car to driver and live with, you could say im a big vw fan, the golf is an excellent car all round, and great fun to drive, great mpg figures also, like they say look after your car and it will look after you.
Hey! From which year is your CC?
How many miles/kilometers?
Automatic or manual gearbox?
Any problems so far?
Sorry for the many questions, I was looking into a 2009 TDI 2.0 automatic with around 33,000 Kilometers on the Odo.
I just bought GTD Mk6 DSG, collect it tomorrow, really excited!
How is it bro? I'm getting mine tomorrow 12plate gtd dsg so excited . Got a map booked for next Tuesday đš
@@SK-td7kw Bro mine was really nice, fully loaded sun roof , heated seats, everything. They a really nice cars, Iâd buy another one tbh.
Someone made me a really good offer on it so I sold it. Iâ bought a MK7 GTD after that which I kept for a month but now Iâve recently just bought a MK7 Golf R. What a car
@@addya4011 Mk6 GTD is a better car then the Mk7 GTD
The seats are amazing. I think they are the same as my GTD.
I have the exact same spec here in Canada, but it does not bear the "blue motion technology" logo (140 bhp/320 NM of torque): very pleasant, reliable and quick...I love it and I just did the sprig prep: wash inside out, clay barring, compound with sonax and wax with McGuires...it is 2013, but still looks like new...the rims were too small, so I put the 2016 Golf R 19" Cadiz rims on it (235/35/19)= huge difference from the stock ones.
Bet the 19âs look mega! But ÂŁÂŁÂŁ!
@@CarThought Yes, they look crazy, but got them for pretty cheap, 1000$ for the of 4 of them. At the dealership, they cost 1000$ each! I can send you pictures on your email...I put more than 10 k on it and trust me it is worth the look!!!
Thinking of getting one of these as my first car.... but was leaning 1.6 petrol.
Thanks for the vid...
Decent first car mate!
Got the same, also the 2.0TDI, but itÂŽs great to drive and a very good price !
The 1.6 Petrol is well known for many problems in germany
@@CarThought I am going to look same as my first car. Wish me luck to buy it! HAHA Thanks for the video mate. It was the perfect video because i am looking for a reliable car because I don't have money as a teenager
@@andrejpulsar6196 What about diesel?
Went to a vw specialist garage asking one the mechanics for advice for which golf automatic to buy and he said this one, even over the newer models
Wish we had leather in the US!!
The voice activation on the steering wheel is a default button regardless if the car has it or not, the car has to have a module which was a cost option at factory but VW left the button on the steering wheel regardless.
Mark Turner-smith Must try mine out now, thanks for sharing!
The 2.0 TDi offers excellent acceleration especially in VW Group DSG form. I'd say that the TDi actually feels faster than the R considering it has 150 bhp more!
in your dreams xD
2013 I have touch screen. The touch is delayed a little but res could easyly be worse
Hi there mate, I just wondered what mileage itâs on now since itâs been 3 years and has there been any issues?
Would be great if you did an update on the golf titling it long term ownership review!
The 12V socket in the boot is for electric cool boxes. Itâs not so common in the UK as there isnât proper summer here; however, itâs very handy keeping your beer cold on a longer trip đ
No way! Which country are you in?
Car Thought Iâm living in the UK but originally Iâm from Hungary where you see 40C over the summer months đ
I have an MK6 and it has 18s as Standard
Great videos. I am know the proud owner of an MX5 thanks to you .
David Woodward thanks for the support David! Great to hear about the 5, I hope that youâre enjoying it! I shall expect a comment soon saying youâve bought a Golf đđ€
@@CarThought lucky enough and old enough !! to have owned a MK1 GTI . Loving the 5 need some sunshine.
@@davidwoodward5317 and I had a Pug GTI, and now have an MX-5 (nb)đđ
Dom sort out the builder's bum đđ
I've got a Full size spare wheel 2012 " Yipeee..
Hi, thanks for the Vid, really enjoyed it! I'm after one of these in the next couple of months. Are you satisfied with the performance? I've seen online that people have been having them chipped to 170bhp. Does it have enough grunt for your day to day needs?
Sam Faulkner plenty quick enough unless youâre a speed demon! Fact of the matter is itâs a small car with a moderately large engine so itâs not slow. Depends what youâre used to! 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear are torque limited to prevent wheel spin so they donât feel that fast, 4th is where itâs at đ€best thing to do would be take one for a spin. Manual FTW, drove an auto and it wasnât very slick.
My â13 will peg the speedometer at 7.000/feet above sea level. I live in a place thatâs loaded with higher altitude driving. I did this a couple of years ago to check new tire balance. I was surprised. In traffic, itâs quicker than most everything.
12v for pumping up rear tyres
1. You don't need to bother if you forget to turn off the heating in your exterior mirrors. After a couple of minutes, the heating gets turned off automatically by the car's electrical system. It will only get turned on again, if let's say you leave the button turned on, and next time you start the car, normally, the heating will turn on, again, just for a few minutes. It is just like when you turn on the heating in the rear windshield, to defrost it and after a few minutes, it will turn off automatically.
2. Soft close for the roof grabhandles is not new, at least at VW. It is there since the Golf Mk 4.
3. All Golf Mk 6 have that chrome line around the fog lights. It does not deppend on the level of equipment of the car. If you have fog lights, you have that chrome circles.
4. Floor gas peddal is on VW since the Golf Mk 5. Nothing new, again. As the Golf Mk 6 is sort of a facelift of the Mk 5 (same platform btw), VW kept the peddal types on this generation too. On the Mk 7 saddly they gave up on the floor gas peddal and restarted using the classic type.
Hi Sebastian, thanks for the comment. I have to disagree with you on point 1. Maybe it is different models for different continents? If you are In the UK, youâre welcome to come and meet me at an event and I will show you once everything is back to normal. Stay safe đ€
Most of the features you mention are also on the Mk5 Golf since 2004
Hi, I've just bought a 2009 golf 6 tdi gt, and I'm wondering why my radio can't pick up Bluetooth? It's got all the controls on the steering wheel and radio
Mk6 golf is nice car to me it's still alot modren, alot better then the mk8 for sure, that looks like more of those new ugly ev ID cars then golf, they really messes up on mk8, but anyways, talking about screens and stuff I prefer the normal older screens in the dash just like this golf or other cars had built in dash also they do go out of date much quicker then and normal radio, now days people buy cars just because of these high tech and when it's 3 years old the vehicle feels out of date back in the days like 90s and 00s cars didn't go out of date even when they were 10-15 year old some still today feel good and not as outdated compared to a 2015 car, I like to have normal tech, like eletric seats, widows, side mirrors, heated mirrors, hested seats, etc nothing too fancy or over done and High tech crap.
Been looking into getting my second car but really struggling to think of something Iâve got upto 4.5k to spend was originally gonna get a Mazda mx5 but daily driving might be hard with 2 seats I could get a second car but have a motorbike as well so paying 3 insurances would get expensive was thinking Peugeot RCZ as itâs still 4 seats but also sports car what do you think aha
Went in an RCZ two weeks ago, much more comfy than the mx5, with lots more room inside. Not sure you could fit anyone human sized in the back seats though. Quite a big car inside and out however! My video this weekend is about daily driving my mx5 for a week.
Do you still have this and how many miles did you get out of this? You can pick these up for 3k at the moment Iâm really considering it as I drive an 06 9n3 polo.
I HAVE vw4 1.9SDI 55kw 75hp,the best car ever
City cumpsumption 5liter-100km
1galon (US)
the TDI GT is a badass sleeper car with 320Nm.
engine, brakes and handling let down the regular TDI down.
mk6
I just bought a mk6 GT TDI 140, manual box.. anygood?
@@lewisk5430 very good car mate. Just keep on top of maintenance and service. I would get it into main dealer at least once for MOT and service so they can look over it. (be warned they will try to upsell you on everything). Beyond that main dealer service might be overkill. As with all second hand cars, put priority on getting the running gear in tip top condition.
@@tensevo sounds good cheers mate, do you know what engine is in them? I want to remive dpf, egr, cooler snd map this but dont know if its safe someone told me the internals on the mk6 are chocolate
@@lewisk5430 All I would say regard to tuning is, find a specialist, but before that, you will do much better, like I said, by keeping on top of servicing and maintenance. I see too many cars "modded" that drive terribly. You would be best served, spending the cash on regular fluid and filter changes, fresh tyres and well sorted running gear, engine turbo, gearbox, driveshaft, brakes, discs, wheels, can all let you down if they are defective in any way, and will offset any mod or tune. p.s. the internal on the mk6 GT TDI are not "like chocolate", but a few things to think about: the car is quicker than say a mk2 GTI 16v, it handles better, and that is way quicker than you need on the road. If you want to go to track days, you may be best served with a mk6 or 7 GTI or R.
@@tensevo yeah i had a mk4 GTTDI pd130, remmaped to 180. Rapid car but a non gritted icey road claimed its life, back axel snapped by sideon sliding into a very high kerb, I was only doing 20 aswell
Anyway as i say the MK6 GT TDI its tidy as inside and out, but it had the recall ECU update, is there anything i should know or look out for?
You can get something like Focus mk3 cheaper but when you look for the details, VW just justifies the extra cost. The interier materials are better, the layout is more thought out, the finish of the control elements is better. Even the base model is just nicer inside.
yeah golf is nicer that's true. However they fall apart after 10 years. Mine spends a week each month in the garage. Getting rid of it asap. I wish had I bought a focus instead...
2024 đ I have Golf 5 2.0 TDI from November 2004 and I have almost all your stuff, but my steering wheel is stock đą
How much would it cost
Hi I've just bought a 2009 Mk6 GT TDI it has a powertrain fault it's had the egr cooler removed have you had any issues / problems with yours I should look out for mine has done 96k miles thanks
adam mason helloooo, yes egrâs are a common fault on most diesels. The soot from the dinosaur juice clogs up the recirculation system. 2 options, replace the system and have it break again in another 96k miles or blank it off with a small plate and re-map to delete it from the ecu. Maybe look out for a sticky bonnet latch like mine? Haha
I had a MK4 1.9L 130bhp Golf TDi.
It's THE best car I've had.
It was economical to run & very reliable.
Sadly I had to scrap it due to Ulez.đą
I don't think this Mk 6 is Ulez compliant!!
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Whatâs the top speed in these Mine sits at 120 mph comfortably on motorway feels like it could do a good bit more aswell
They are factory limited to 125, but Iâve heard talks of up to 140 on the TDI club forums
Are you running the proper low ash spec oil? It's difficult to find here, and I wasn't aware of a semi-synthetic with that spec. Wish we had the oil temperature in the states.
I run fully synth Castrol edge 5w30. No idea on saps content. Cars on 133000 miles now đ€·ââïž
@@CarThought Nice, I couldn't find that so I went with the 504-507 spec pentosin.
I brought a 2009 GT a few weeks ago, did you have any issues setting it up with the Bluetooth on your phone? Mine comes up with mobile phone not compatible. I have an iPhone XS Max? Didnât know if this was a common issue or just something I am struggling with...
Not personally, but Iâm old school tech.. iPhone 6 đ connects every time!
"LONG DRIVE...6 HOURS" ? LOL! TRY TORONTO ONTARIO TO NASHVILLE TENNESSEE, DUDE. I DID IT REGULARLY FOR MANY YEARS. WIMPY SQUID. HENCE THE VOLVO V70 T-5 AS OUR REGULAR DRIVER. BUT I BET THE GOLF IS EASIER TO PARK IN THOSE DINKY LITTLE ROADS OF THE UK.
I am thinking of buying one now (2012, 2.0 GT TDI DSG, 78K) and it costs around 8K now :-(
Can someone please tell me where is the logic? Fuel consumption in mpg unit, range in miles, and digital speedometer in km/h?. 8:41 Are you buying petrol in gallons or in litres? I'm a little bit lost :)
How many klms can you expect out of these , any awesome stories
Looking at this exact model , the golf r led headlights will fit this model wonât it , the ones you put a quick picture up during the video ?
Physically they should fit yes, but the LED units I think require a lot more power so there will probably be an inverter fitted somewhere. You may also need to program the Body control module so that you donât get any error codes.. but I would check all this before purchasing.
@@CarThought of course . The ones off the internet such as amazon say plug and play . Imagine thereâs truth to this otherwise false advertisement?
Iâm skeptical of the quality if they are personally.. But quality has moved on so.. maybe! Any reviews?
How much oil does it drink?
None at all! The engine is quite well run in at 136K miles now :)
Wd40 should help you out with your bonnet closer mechanism.
Drive with a can in the boot all the time now!
@carthought How much did you buy & how much did you sell for? I'm on the look for one of these or the non blue motion one
Prices when I bought that car would be way out now as it was purchased in 2015 with 38K miles. Never sold it, still drive it every day. Estimated worth now would be ÂŁ4K. Hope this helps đ
@@CarThought Good choice in my opinion đđ», that has helped yes thanks, I'm looking at one although not a bluemotion & no heated leather seats, the one I'm looking at is the half cloth half Alcantara which leads to my next & final question, it has 107,000 miles... Full service history with 1 previous owner but no paperwork for a cambelt change.....advertised for ÂŁ4,000.... the cambelt not being changed is that a big issue do you think? Should I buy?
If itâs not broken but they canât prove itâs been done, then Iâd ask the garage to knock the price off for the cambelt, new water pump and coolant change. Buy it. And book it in the following day to have it done. Use the cash you saved on the sale price to have it done. If I remember correctly should be around ÂŁ400 mark. But call a vw garage and get a quote.
@@CarThought That's what I was thinking, so it was ÂŁ4600 then reduced to ÂŁ3995 but they won't go down much now because they've reduced with cambelt in mind & a couple of other small blemishes. I had a figure of ÂŁ3,500 I'd be happy to pay & then get the work done but I'm sure they won't go that low...Vw garage near me quoted ÂŁ520 but I'd be using a small garage for certain
Any thoughts on remapping? Looking to do it to my mk6 tdi 140 however not entirely sure if it will ruin the car or not?
Depends on the map to be honest. Lots of people do it with positive effects. But If you try and send it to space it might go bang đŹđ€·ââïž
I've got the exact car in the video. Got it remapped to 180 in Feb 2020. I've done 13k Miles since and no problems (touch wood)
Best thing I ever did.
0:55 bluemotion has nothing do with the power, bluemotion is start/stop.
No. It's actually smoother power. My car's Bluemotion and it doesn't have start/stop.
@@kylebrincat2518 bullshit, maybe its just not functioning
Hello, would you pick this or the 1.4 petrol gt ?
Quite an ironic question I think as youâre watching a video about my 2.0tdi đ
Hi. I have a 2012 1.6 tdi Golf. When pressing the accelerator armrest vibrates alot. Do you have any idea what can it be?
Armrest? You've lost me, sorry!
Something is loose
"Yes Mercedes" omg đ
Got to 210 km/h with my mk6 golf tdiđ€Ș
Autobahn/private race track only I hope!
@@CarThought for legal reasons, of course
hey can i find this car on auto trader where did you buy it from? also how mcuh did it cost you? also does it have bluetooth or aux or usb? would be fantastic if you responded or anyone in general
It has Bluetooth ans aux, no usb!
Shame Khan says you can't drive this in London unless you're rich, in which case your emissions don't matter.
& what is the TDI bluemotion MTM golf? mine is the same but has a mtm badge under the golf one
also great video good touch of humor as well had me laughing haha
MTM used to be an aftermarket tuner (not owned by VAG) that tuned all VAG cars. So an MTM badge on your car probably means that a previous owner has had it tuned by MTM?
@@CarThought thank you very much for the response đ
Thoughts on auto variant?
Would be great in traffic! I did test drive the auto and I think it made the car feel slower as it's not a fast enough gearbox, just my thoughts!
Does the Mk6 come with Bluetooth and multifunction steering wheel?
The GT model does but Iâd have to check specs on the others!
Yes a friend of mine has a 2.0 TDI BlueMotion has everything apart from the heated leather/wing mirrors
How much did you pay?
MK5 GT 2.0 140PS IS BY ME BETTER LOOK
Never mind the car... this guy is hot as! đ
All Except one door
What sort of MPG do you get? Urban and rural?
Usually a quick run out will be about 49mpg. Going to work on the motorway is more like 65mpg.. but who can trust VW mpg figures? đŹ
@@CarThought well, there is that. Overall, very good though! Iâve been thinking of this vs the 1.4 TSI, but it seems a better proposition (I shouldnât be affected by ULEZ/CAZ).
@@declancoates5576 I think the petrol makes sense if you regularly do short journeys or drive in town lots! Motorways/long journeys the diesel makes sense.
@@CarThought my commute is a 40 mile round trip, plus some extra personal miles of varying distances in the mix. The 40 miles is mainly A road/dual carriageway. The diesel makes sense I think? The petrol cars also seem to have shot up in price (I assume due to expansion of the ULEZ) which is a bit annoying.
Tip if you buy a TDI, DONT GO TO THE RECALL!!! DO NOT TAKE IT TO VW FOR RECALL ON EMISSIONS!!! You buy the golf TDI for mpg, used to get 60/70 minimum on drives now I AVG 47 after the recall. You will waste money on fuel trust me
Yes lots of info on this, never had mine done as heard rumours fuel was getting into the oil
And what about EGR valve fail after the recall
@@Daragon760 EGR valves on diesels tend to be one of the first things to go, recalls or not. The soot clogs it up.. just part of owning one!
@@CarThought How will i know if the car has been recalled or not?.. can i see anything physically on the car or only in the paper work?.. considering buying one for my next car
@@agentcarbunkle will be recorded in the service history of it has been completed. Unless prior owner has removed it from the SH.
Hi, how much do you pay on tax for this car?
Last year was 30 :)
What mileage are you on now?
133500 đ
@P4P Tv My 2014 Golf GT TDI just clocked 90 thousand
Delete the DPF, makes a heck of a nice car.
That would be an immediate MOT fail here though!
british jacob elordi ?
Is that the same as the 103tdi in Australia
From a quick Google, the comfort line numbers do appear to be the same yes đ
@@CarThought what kind of mpg do you get?
@@benjaminwingchun9665 depends on the roads, around town 50+, on a motorway usually 65+.. but I do drive pretty slow đ
@@CarThought UK right?
UK MPG figures yes
Is this ULEZ compliant?
It was at the time of filming.. but no longer!
@@CarThoughtah man, what car/engine would you recommend next?
@@megaman2016 for London? The tube or a Tesla đ. Iâve personally just bought a C63 AMG.. and I can recommend it.. itâs awesome!
@@CarThought hahaha
Iâd stretch the budget and get a MK7 TDI if youâre able to. Way nicer.
the mk6 feels alot more solid for most people who have driven both.
I had a 2006 golf TDI 2.0 and it was a complete and utter turd. Steering rack failed twice, head gasket failed. The engine snapped off at a mount and it was unrepairable. New engine. Wheel bearings failed at front. It blew headlight bulbs like crazy. It had only covered 86k. Sold it on and bought Toyota.. never looked back
Sounds like you did have a turd there đ. What history did it have before you bought it? I think a lot of reliability comes down to maintenance.
Loads of Mk5âs seem to be on the roads still.. but then again thereâs also lots of Toyotas too! Just the Toyotas are known to rust out faster.
Would this car be a good first car for a 17 year old
In the UK? If I was able to have this car when I was 17, I think it would have been wrapped around a tree, as the 2.0 TDI is quite powerful for a new driver.. I'm 100% certain that I wouldn't have been able to get an insurance policy though. I would say that's going to be your biggest barrier to ownership at 17, finding a company that will insure you on it.
@@CarThought Yh ok then Iâm definitely not going for this im just going to stick with a corsa then
@@AnonymousHLT i have a 2.0 tdi, its 140 hp and kt wheelspins from the power. 140 hp doesnt sound that much but its a lot for a car like a golf mk6. Also im 18 yrs old and have only been legally driving for 5 months.
@@SpecialInMyOwnWay may I ask is the insurance expensive for you or just about right
@@AnonymousHLT i dont know how that works in my country yet sorry, i dont think i have my car insured yet. I dont think it should be too expensive tho. My car is a 2010 model with 260.000 km and still drives amazing which is crazy how good VW make their cars.