VW Golf 2.0 TDI 138bhp MK6 - Opinions?

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Adamlm93 said:

Hi all,

I recently purchased a. Golf Mk6 2.0 TDI GT it's 2009
It has 96k on the clock 1 previous owner and FSH its in amazing condition inside and out has the cambelt and water pump done at 87k. No mot scares
I drove it home and the glow plug light started to flash and loss of power.
I used my obd scanner and tourqe app it stated p0299 power train control module ..
I took it back to the garage they investigated and said it was egr cooler so had that replaced And I went away it then did the same thing glow plug light and loss of power. They are looking into this again. I wanted to know should I just try to get my money back or once they have fixed it keep the car I've read these egr coolers and bits are expensive so if they fix this the car should be trouble free ?
I really like the cAr it's in great condition I'm thinking it's best to have this one with all the bits repaired ..can this cause further unknown damage do you recommend I keep it once repaired .. is there anything else I should be worried about.?

I should say they are doing all repairs for free

Thanks for all your answers help in advance

P02999 is an underboost code.
Problem with these cheap scanners is they do not provide useful information most of the time.

Just delete the EGR and EGR Cooler IMO.
Then do a cut and weld of the DPF.
Have the car remapped, if you don't want more power, just get it so it's stock with the DPF routines taken out.

Easiest way, will still pass MOT

Usually the issues with EGR are because of the VW recall software, it changes the EGR routines which seems to cause harm.
I believe VW offer warranty on EGR.
Also, it's fairly easy to swap out a new EGR and you can buy them pretty cheap used on the internet and clean it out.