2010 Golf 1.4 TSI reliability

[tjk123]

My mum has seen a 2010 Golf 1.4 Tsi SE for sale at around £7500 with 40k miles. Is there anything to look out for in terms of issues with these cars? She's got a mk4 1.6 which is getting on a bit,but I'd rather she didn't plump for something that's going to throw up too many bills. Anyone got experience of problems with these cars?

[tjk123]

Thanks. Seems the internet has a few horror stories about cam chains and turbochargers on these. If she likes it I'll be looking to get it put on a warranty somehow, maybe aftermarket (Warranty Wise) or VW if possible.

I think it's got a FVWSH apart from the last service - would that preclude us from buying a VW warranty?

[tjk123]

£280 for the top level of VW warranty excluding breakdown cover. Much cheaper than Warrantywise