12 Golf GTD - 120k miles Full History - Anything to Watch?
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Hello,
Seen a car for sale I like the look of, it's a 2012 Golf GTD with a full Dealer Service History, it's got 120K miles on it with timing belt and water pump replaced.
MOT History looks clean
I'm still waiting to see receipts for the servicing and repairs, but looks good so far?
Just looking to see if there's anything I should look out for on these models?
Thanks Guys
Seen a car for sale I like the look of, it's a 2012 Golf GTD with a full Dealer Service History, it's got 120K miles on it with timing belt and water pump replaced.
MOT History looks clean
I'm still waiting to see receipts for the servicing and repairs, but looks good so far?
Just looking to see if there's anything I should look out for on these models?
Thanks Guys
the original diamond cut wheels are a nightmare to keep corrosion free. I was looking at mk6 GTD's about 3 years back and the majority had scabby wheels.
Also these have the emissions scandal engine. Ask about if/when the 'fix' was done. Lots of internet stories of the cars never being the same again after the fix. Loss of low down torque, loss of economy.
Look for a proper receipt for the timing belt change.
Like I say I looked at these a few years back but was put off by the strong prices. I bought a mk3 Leon 184 instead.
Also these have the emissions scandal engine. Ask about if/when the 'fix' was done. Lots of internet stories of the cars never being the same again after the fix. Loss of low down torque, loss of economy.
Look for a proper receipt for the timing belt change.
Like I say I looked at these a few years back but was put off by the strong prices. I bought a mk3 Leon 184 instead.
Drive Blind said:
the original diamond cut wheels are a nightmare to keep corrosion free. I was looking at mk6 GTD's about 3 years back and the majority had scabby wheels.
Also these have the emissions scandal engine. Ask about if/when the 'fix' was done. Lots of internet stories of the cars never being the same again after the fix. Loss of low down torque, loss of economy.
Look for a proper receipt for the timing belt change.
Like I say I looked at these a few years back but was put off by the strong prices. I bought a mk3 Leon 184 instead.
Okay so since I've posted this up, I contacted the VW dealer (car is at local dealer) who has responded with the following - Also these have the emissions scandal engine. Ask about if/when the 'fix' was done. Lots of internet stories of the cars never being the same again after the fix. Loss of low down torque, loss of economy.
Look for a proper receipt for the timing belt change.
Like I say I looked at these a few years back but was put off by the strong prices. I bought a mk3 Leon 184 instead.
2013 oil and filter - 9k miles
2014 - oil and pollen filter
21st August 2014 - 30k service and also got aircon sevice
40k major service - 37,113 - oil and pollen filter
17th July 2015 - exhaust sensor replaced
12st August 2015 - brake fluid oil and filter and MOT
2016 - major service aircon and filter and NS bearing and drop link anti roll bar, supply and fit front and disks, and rear pads and disks advised
2016 - wiper blades and MOT
September 2016 - minor service, rear pads and disks fitted, exhaust center sleeve of exhaust
October 2017 - major service, MOT, water pump replaced, timing belt replaced and put onto winter tires
same month, new tire offside rear
2nd November 2018 - offside front caliper and pads and disks replaced
2nd May 2018 - summer tyres and VW minor service
18th October 2018 aircon and brake fluid change
19th February 2019 - front brakes and and rear wiper blade
30th May 2019 - VW major service - Oil, pollen and air filter,
11th June 2019 - front pads and disks fitted, front caliper and flexi pipe
20th June 2019 - front pads confirmed as working OK
Last seen @ dealership at 115k miles, currently has 122k miles on it
So it appears to have a pretty good service history. Anything untoward you see?
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