vw golf v6 4 motion

[snout1]

hi i am thinking of buying a vw golf v6 4 motion. 77000 miles fsh what do i need to look for ? can any body give me any pointers please. Also only has one key . How much does this cost for a new key

thanks

[wrighty78]

I'll start off and no doubt others will fill in the bits I miss...

New key (inlcuding labour for coding) will cost you £150+. It's a good negotiating point.

Things to check:

At 77k miles it will be just about due its 80k service. Every 40k these need a fairly big service, which includes changing the Haldex oil. Again, another negotiating point if it is due.

Make sure it has service history - ideally bills (not just stamps). Check the Haldex oil was done at 40k ish.

Check for ABS lights - sensors, wiring, ABS modules etc can all play up. Some more expensive to replace than others.

Check for lumpy idle or misfire - either MAF or knackered coil pack.

And make sure the engine cooling fans work. These are a known weak-spot. Basically, fans should be on at slow speed all the time when the engine is running. If they're not, and they only pulse straight to high speed from standstill (i.e. not on until car gets hot and then come on at full speed for a minute) then - if memory serves -it means the relay in the fans has gone. New fans are approx £400 but there is a cheat fix. This website will explain it all in more detail: http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/59897.aspx?PageIndex=...

The mkivs.net website is brilliant - lots more info on there.

Good luck!

Edited by wrighty78 on Tuesday 4th May 09:16

[snout1]

thanks for the great info very helpful wrighty78