Buying a used VW Golf MK7 (AU) - 2012-2020, Complete Buying guide with Common Issues

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Buying a used Volkswagen Golf MK7 - produced from 2012 to 2020
How reliable are the engines, how good is this car, what are the common problems with these cars? What is the price for fixing the various issues? Watch the video and you will get answers to all these questions and more!
What to look for when buying a used VW Golf Mk7 advice / guide
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VW Golf 1.0 TSI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI, 1.4 TGI, 1.5 TSI, 1.5 TGI, 1.6 mpi, 1.8 TSI, 2.0 TSI, Golf GTI, Golf GTI Edition 35, Golf R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI, 2.0 TDI, GTD
0:00 - Intro + price
0:39 - Body, rust protection
1:34 - Possible issues general
3:58 - AC system issues
5:48 - Water leaks into the interior
8:16 - Suspension
11:03 - Petrol Engine issues
15:21 - GTI models
19:22 - e-Golf
22:00 - Diesel Engine issues
26:09 - Timing chain/belt
27:36 - Transmissions
29:28 - 4Motion 4WD
30:00 - Ending/Summary
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@differentcarreview-dcr Жыл бұрын

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@MercSLRFan Жыл бұрын

As a Mk7 GTI owner I can confirm this video is incredibly accurate.

@SplosionMovies Жыл бұрын

Every upload is better than the last, and they’re all good Thanks DCR!!

@differentcarreview-dcr Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@neilmcguinness4422 Жыл бұрын

I own a 2014 Golf R Dsg with 36K miles on the clock and can I first congratulate you on the most concise listing of potential Golf Mk7 faults that I have ever seen. Your reputation of being the most thorough and knowledgeable reviewer out there is exemplified by this video. I just want people to know how reliable a Golf Mk7 can be. I have had my car for six years now and in that time repair wise it has only needed a new water pump seal and a wheel speed sensor and two new cornering light bulbs. I service the car regularly and don't drive like a maniac in it but I am no saint either as I enjoy the cars delightful supple balance and traction and it's effortless ground covering ability when mated to the addictive rapid fire Dsg box. I simply can not recommend the car highly enough. It gets through tires quite quickly though as a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4's only typically lasts about 8000 miles for me. I only cover 5000 miles annually so this has some bearing on the wear for sure. I am on my second set of brake pads but still on the original discs. The best car I have ever owned without even a shadow of a doubt. Good job VW. 👍

@kavindugilshan Жыл бұрын

Soo lucky guy ! I wish you can drive it further without any big problems .

@neilmcguinness4422 Жыл бұрын

@@kavindugilshan So do I Kavindu.. 🤣🤣.. 👍

@DashCamSerbia Жыл бұрын

WTF? Only 8.000 miles for Michelin PS4??? There tyres are known for lasting 5 times that. There must be something wrong with the car. Aligement, wheel bearing play, track rod end play, suspension play, worn out shock absorbers,...

@neilmcguinness4422 Жыл бұрын

@@DashCamSerbia VW checked the car as I thought something could be amiss but everything is fine including wheel alignement and the tyre wear is even across all four tyres etc. I have just had the Haldex service also and this is in fine health. The car truly has zero mechanical defects. I have just put PS5's on at the rear and see how long they last in comparison. VW have commented that I must have a heavy right foot as does my own regular mechanic and everyone I discuss this issue with and I think that may be the case to be honest but I am 56 years of age and no boy racer by any means.. The car is a Golf R and is hard to drive slowly on the right open road. It passes it's MOT every year also I must add so looking for any weird hidden mechanical defects is a waste of time.. 🤣🤣🤣😛

@Raptor700LV Жыл бұрын

As always, the best car buying guides on youtube!👍😉Keep it up!

@eponymous7910 Жыл бұрын

The 1.4 with a manual gearbox is probably the most reliable combo for the mk7/7.5. Aside from water pump failures it's pretty bulletproof. PS Love these videos, so comprehensive with a healthy sprinkling of humour! Subbed

@danielfl.9347 9 ай бұрын

Only the 125, 140 and 150 version. NOT the 122ps!

@robinkonig5828 Ай бұрын

i would say the 1.6 and 2.0 tdi are better

@gitgudchannel Жыл бұрын

Finally this video is done, good job! Welcome back! Still hoping for more japanese models

@tylerbryant5425 5 ай бұрын

This was incredibly thorough and exhaustive! Thank you for creating the content! You are a blessing. ☺️☺️

@bolywoodsmile Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. As an owner of this Mk7 2016 with the 1.4 TSI with dry 7-spd DSG, this video is very accurate. Just been quoted £1700 to fix the mechatronic and clutch pack issue common with this DSG (DQ200) and mum has only done 45005 miles, mainly in town on short school runs. I use the Radex petrol additive which improves mpg by 2-3.

@tomg6889 Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant and comprehensive guide and very accurate. As a mk 7 owner (2014 model) I've suffered the leaking water from the rear tail light which went into the spare wheel area and into the back seats. I've also had the glass from the mirror flapping about which I had to superglue back on. I have a 1.4 TSI (120 HP) with the 7 speed dry clutch DSG. Looks like I could be heading for big trouble and big repairs in the future... Maybe I should sell it it and buy a Toyota or Honda instead... 🤔

@hunteRfps Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed video man. This helped me point out the left bushing or suspension creaking. It will get checked and fixed by the dealer.

@Gabriel-km2xi Жыл бұрын

Just go for the 7.5, I'm driving a GTI Performance 245 PS and it's amazing, no issues till 108k km.

@CibulaNS92 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, thank you for existing ❤️ Any plans for a4 b9 video?

@AxelKuno 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic video!!! As a first time car buyer this video is really helpful

@billgates.got.ripped6965 Жыл бұрын

Well Done! I wish you the best and wish your channel had more views, you hands down produce the best videos for prospective used car buyers>! thanks for the entertainment and all the best !😃

@differentcarreview-dcr Жыл бұрын

Thanks ! I'm doing what I can

@Giljan7 Жыл бұрын

Please do a video on the 4th generation Rav 4 please thanks. Thanks for your dedication to doing these reviews

@thobanimanzi Жыл бұрын

Nice and detailed video. Can you please do a video on polo, more importantly the GTI's as I'm looking forward to buying it, especially from 2012 to the latest possible model.

@lucksonmanganibanda4357 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful video... next please do Mercedes Benz b class 2005-2014

@SgtMattBaker1 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the wheel bearing guys. I've had the revised 1.0 for 6 years. No problems beside the singing wheels

@anthonyguglielmo3708 Жыл бұрын

Thank You For all the GREAT Information

@technique88 Жыл бұрын

I used to own a 2017 1.4 TSI with the infamous DSG dry clutch; that gearbox failed at 30,000 km plus I had the leaking sunroof and other problems 😢

@mcdonalddungare Жыл бұрын

I always check your vids before buying. Let's just say, thank you. There goes the idea of buying a 2019 TDI

@IhmePaskaa Ай бұрын

did u manage to buy any car after watching everything wrong with the car that u're gna buy though?

@adrens4617 Жыл бұрын

yes finally a new video after like 2 months

@differentcarreview-dcr Жыл бұрын

I think it was more, but yes finally

@JonathanRogers1982 Жыл бұрын

Looking at a mk7 in the USA market. Thanks for the video.

@sgt.cricket7365 Жыл бұрын

Hey, another vid! Great to get another one dcr! Thanks

@rrr...512 Жыл бұрын

Great. You are back

@klevikeja9875 Жыл бұрын

Great Video ! Which would you recommend between the 1.6 tdi and the 2.0tdi ? With reliability in mind. Thank you

@GamerHercules 10 ай бұрын

I own 2013 1.2 tsi 86bhp mk7, i had the same water leak issues where it ruined the door control module, which actually stopped all the electrics from the driver side window. The AC issues was true too with the compressor failing and an AC leak.

@xxzmk Жыл бұрын

I own and daily drive the 1.6 TDi and it is very weak when 3 people or more sit in it. The consumption isn't really much better than the 2.0 TDi so I would take the 2.0 TDi over this one. Though it was very reliable with about 3,5-4 Liter consumption on 100km. I would be interested to buy myself a GTD Variant (wagon) the moment the car market has come to peace again.

@stugt 11 ай бұрын

As a mk7 golf 2.0tdi 2016 model owner ,this is true , iv had rear door speakers leak rain in and flood foot well, also had aluminium trim peel off and cut my finger near the gearbox shift stick, and also a micro sensor in auto gearbox shift stick need replacing,which VW said was a recall, thinking about going back to a Toyota for reliability.

@MrIsmail101 9 ай бұрын

Great video! I'm looking to get the MK 7.5 and can't decide between the 1.4 TSI vs the 1.5 TSI EVO. Which engine is more reliable in your opinion? Also is manual more reliable than automatic? Thanks in advance!!

@eyvypee3849 Жыл бұрын

I have a Golf 7 2.0 TDI 2012. I dont know if its a common problem but the problem i had was the coolant loss and not a leak. It was the EGR valve that had to be replaced. No leaking into engine or elsewhere, no oil in coolant nothing. Maybe i had just bad luck :)

@chloeleedow7250 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't get more thorough than that. Great video. I wish toyota made a mk7.5 golf r lol the gr corolla is weak as piss and no where near as mod friendly.

@Elaba_ Жыл бұрын

Please make a review of the Mercedes C-class W205. KZfaq allows 3 hour videos to show all the problems.

@Praudas Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video!

@madern7 4 ай бұрын

As a recent owner of a 2017 GTI DSG. And owner of a 2013 1.2 TSI and 2017 1.0 TSI. And an Ex owner of 2 140hp 1.4 TSI MK7’s. This video is 📠. He only forgot about the seized electric parking brake 😅 … guaranteed failure point on all MK7’s. (They can be rebuild). Also I will never admit that my 1.2 TSi which I’ve owned for 5 years has an oil consumption issue 🤣. The 1.0 in the 2017 is probably the best engine for the Golf (if you don’t do long motorways) we’ve bought it last year and after 35.000 it hasn’t given us any issues EVER. Although the displacement and the torque is suspicious … This video gave me joy. Because I love this platform. And I love learning from it. Never knew the automatic in the 1.8 for the US wasn’t a DSG … anybody have more info on that gearbox?

@gametechnology9232 Жыл бұрын

Great video, but you should upload more regulary.

@SimeonMihalkov Жыл бұрын

It would be amazing if you do a video for e class coupe, c207 since there’s not that much information before buying

@jaymhlurbaloyi7813 Жыл бұрын

If possible can you do a scirocco video, or will most of the stuff mentioned in the mk6 golf be the same as the scirocco?

@Random-nf7qb Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on the 1T Tourans?

@cntz8272 Жыл бұрын

Keep up man!

@differentcarreview-dcr Жыл бұрын

I will try !

@dihor9575 Жыл бұрын

as an 1.2 tsi cjzb (86 hp) owner i can agree with the oil consumption its just insane how much oil the car can make dissaper also the water boot leak is there also as its an early car(2013) my infotaiment sometimes on cold goes crazy and clicks on things itself randomly on the screen :)) also my car has a strange thing where all the abs/esp/power steer / tyre monitor errors appear at once for about 10 seconds then go away

@praveenprakash143 3 ай бұрын

I’m planning to get 2014 1.2 85bhp used car at 12k euro in Ireland , Should I avoid it ?

@dihor9575 3 ай бұрын

@@praveenprakash143 its old and its fair to assume to engine burns oil, i think its better to opt for 1.6 diesel if you really want a golf 7 from that generation , also the price seems high to me, atleast in romania they run around 7k-9k euro , other than that they are really nice cars..i cant say if you should buy it or no. now own a gti from 2017 and its not an oil burner but doesnt have that much km , the 1.2 tsi started burning oil like crazy around 170k km

@KB-ox7gm 8 ай бұрын

2014 1.4TSI owner here. Filling mine up with oil weekly when the light comes on with 150k miles. Currently trading her in.....

@Swiss4.2 2 ай бұрын

Are you going to make a video on the B8 Passat?

@cunat10 Жыл бұрын

Goat tier content 👍

@dannylol6967 Жыл бұрын

Pls do a review of Honda civic 2.2cdti

@switchbladeromance1466 6 ай бұрын

Jolly thanks

@balanrares 3 ай бұрын

I have the hilarious and suspicious 1.0 engine. Had no problems with it so far. The sensors are wonky though and water leaks everywhere.

@peterkelly5672 8 ай бұрын

My car 1.4 tsi DSG 125 2018 and love it nippy car

@iamdmc Жыл бұрын

Great video! Quick question for you: I've got a squeal on acceleration, which I hear at the gear shift between 1-2 and 2-3 gears when starting from stop. It only happens after the engine's been driven at 70mph for an hour or so (warm engine) and I get back into the city. It doesn't happen after a cold start. Do you think this could be a transmission problem? VW Golf TDI 1.6L, 2016 with 7 speed DSG thanks mate

@differentcarreview-dcr Жыл бұрын

yes, there is a high chance that its going to be the gearbox a squeal in DSG can be caused by a worn bearing inside the gearbox

@DashCamSerbia Жыл бұрын

Change the oil and filter in the transmission to start with.

@Zunimassa97 Жыл бұрын

I sold my car after this.

@OlsunEdits Жыл бұрын

When you think about it newer generations cars should have less problem. But it ain't 😅😅

@differentcarreview-dcr Жыл бұрын

in some parallel universe for sure

@robertasviskupaitis9195 Жыл бұрын

ayyyy wecome back!"

@differentcarreview-dcr Жыл бұрын

I'm back like I never left 😂

@barteknowak9204 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on the Alfa Romeo MiTo?

@DashCamSerbia Жыл бұрын

@mohamedbardaa1097 Жыл бұрын

thanks

@steveleung855 Жыл бұрын

I am de second, thanks for the video

@differentcarreview-dcr Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@Nermalas11 Жыл бұрын

And yet another car that i'm not buying because you scared me off.... :D

@ilyamerzlyakov5540 Жыл бұрын

And how much oil consumption is OK for diesel engines? Mine consumes around 150 ml/1000 km - is this ok?

@Elaba_ Жыл бұрын

Use Amsoil oil with the right specifications. It has got many cleaning detergents. Or fill the combustion chambers with vinegar (don’t start the engine) before an oil change. Suck out the vinegar afterwards. It removes rust and softens the carbon.

@clevertmuzondo7125 Жыл бұрын

On the issue of coloand is it possible to flush it, or clean it incase of rusty deposit

@differentcarreview-dcr Жыл бұрын

there is a specific flushing method for this issue introduced by VW, according to this method you need specific chemicals and it has to be flushed numerous times on the other side many owners just used water to flush it with more or less success however you will have to most probably replace the heater core, since it has so thin passages that its most of the time not possible to get rid of the crap which gets stuck in it

@marekrakowski Жыл бұрын

So you dissuade taking 1.2 TSI engine because of the potential higher oil consumption? Is there any other reason to avoid it? Asking because I'm about to see Seat Leon 2014 with that engine soon. Thanks!

@differentcarreview-dcr Жыл бұрын

there is no other reason to avoid it except that -you can minimize the oil consumption with: early oil changes - after 8000 km, using good oil, using good quality fuel + using the car mainly on longer distances (but if the oil scraper rings are already clogged too much, then these are not gonna help that much) -using the car mainly on short distances + long oil change intervals + bad quality fuel are gonna contribute to clogged oil scraper rings and oil consumption

@bazzmx 11 ай бұрын

@@differentcarreview-dcr I have this engine (2016, 1.2TSI, 110hp) and since I don't use the car a lot, the oil consumption is not much of a issue if you keep regular maintenance. Next time (+120000km) I take it to the shop I will change the water pump, belt, etc which is what the mechanic recommended and it seems to match what you recommend. On the other hand, I have been hearing a click noise (as if the gear is engaging) when I change gears and I don't really know what this could be or if this is normal for these cars, the mechanic told me that next time we can also check the transmission and gear box just to be sure, but also mentioned that if the click doesn't get louder I should not worry... what do you think? have you ever had this issue?

@sirrobertschannel3644 Жыл бұрын

Where you been man

@alabalala 5 ай бұрын

Do mechanics actually check all this every year with car service or only if you mention exactly what you need?

@differentcarreview-dcr 5 ай бұрын

they don't have time, willpower and in many cases the knowledge to check all this

@mattalki Жыл бұрын

I can verify that the sunroofs on these cars is a pretty bad design. What's sad is I've also had a mk1 and a mk4, both with sunroofs, and they NEVER LEAKED in a combined 700K miles! This mk7 leaked shortly after I bought it.

@ThenameisOskar 5 ай бұрын

Probably clogged up

@mattalki 5 ай бұрын

@@ThenameisOskar it actually turned out to be cracks in the plastic drain system. Some RTV and vinyl tape fixed it. Still annoying that they didn’t make it out of aluminum or something that wouldn’t crack in the first place.

@stefan2796 Жыл бұрын

Don't buy a car with a DSG transmission! When they break it costs a fortune to have it repaired!

@dusanglisic3687 Жыл бұрын

Where i find this 1.6 msi petrol engine

@wakaflockaproject Жыл бұрын

Does the audi a3 8v have similar issues

@shawnshan9817 Жыл бұрын

Except for the body and interior issues, mechanically they are the same

@lutha1720 Жыл бұрын

Vw was looking to make problems with these cars to force people to upgrade to newer models

@bolywoodsmile Жыл бұрын

All cars have problems, some problems you can live with, some you cant, some problems just cost more or less than others. All cars are built with some sort of obsolescence otherwise I would still be driving my B7 Audi 2007 and my dad would still be driving his 1991 Volvo 240! They dont make them like they used to!

@Cozzera Жыл бұрын

You need to Add 2015 6MT slave cylinder is of poor design and can leak. As a result the clutch pedal will stick to the floor. It is a very expensive repair, since the transmission must be removed. $$$

@saadettin3221 Жыл бұрын

g11 7 series when

@Prakicov Жыл бұрын

I mean, what is wrong with regular water pump ? Why make it switchable ?

@differentcarreview-dcr Жыл бұрын

with the switchable water pump the engine heats up more quickly + it maybe reduces the fuel consumption and emissions by 0.01% in my opinion some engineer maybe engineers had to demonstrate that they are not useless, so they designed this useless piece of sh.

@Prakicov Жыл бұрын

@@differentcarreview-dcr Well, i guess, too much pain without any significant gain

@DashCamSerbia Жыл бұрын

@@differentcarreview-dcr It saves on fuel and emissions way more then 0.01%, maybe like 0.5%. And it is not engineers who decide to do this, it is the legislations. Engineers do what they can, constricted by the time and money budget, to provide the best compomise solution.

@markus7656 3 ай бұрын

Check this and check that, check everything, even if everytghing seems to be ok, it can blow up next day.

@vednfsgt3 Жыл бұрын

Damn alot said

@badoor7770 Жыл бұрын

Isn't all cars have the same genuine issues???

@MsRhinos1234 Жыл бұрын

Early 2014 tsi or 2014 2.0tdi?

@differentcarreview-dcr Жыл бұрын

its better to avoid the TSI engines made to early 2014, since these engines are more prone to excessive oil consumption, these are: 1.2 TSI 63 kW 1.2 TSI 77 kW 1.4 TSI 90 kW 1.4 TSI 103kW (this one is most probably not affected) so I would definitely avoid these from the smaller petrol engines I would choose the: 1.4 TSI 92 kW, 1.2 TSI 81 kW or 1.0 TSI

@asdfghj814 9 ай бұрын

연료비로 아낀 돈을 수리비로 쓰는 차의 대명사 ,,,

@03amp Жыл бұрын

So the ea888 engine is pretty good then?

@shawnshan9817 Жыл бұрын

the EA888 gen 3 with both Port and Direct injection is the better engine. Heck this thing is far more reliable than the equivalent Mercedes/BMW engines.

@wakaflockaproject Жыл бұрын

@@shawnshan9817 what year is a gen 3 ea888?