2006 2L Tdi Passat estate
Discussion
Check for DMF noises, at 110k the clutch might not be far off replacement but at 6k pa, you may not get near needing it, but a knackered DMF will effectively force you to replace both for around £1k.
DPF, that's a lottery, depends how the car has been driven for the past 8 years. Our's is on 115k has barely done a short trip in it's life and never given a days DPF trouble.
Rear bushes, likely culprit for causing saw tooth wear on the tyres, not a big issue but can cause unpleasant droning as speed and can cause premature wear on the tyre shoulders.
Injectors, there was a recall on these, use the search to find the PH post on them. A call to VW customer services will tell you if they've been replaced. Not sure if things differ for a 140 / 170 engine.
Turbo whine, sounding a little like a siren. Quite common it seems on 100k plus cars, new turbo will be needed at some point soon.
Check to see if it's on the original exhaust. They can last 6-8 years.
Electronic hand brake, the dash button can pack up, that costs £30, or a rear calliper can throw in the towel. That's £400+ and you need a special tool and a laptop plugged into your car with WV software to replace it.
Broadly, apart from service items, our's has been pretty good over 2 years and 40k.
If I remember more I'll post them up.
DPF, that's a lottery, depends how the car has been driven for the past 8 years. Our's is on 115k has barely done a short trip in it's life and never given a days DPF trouble.
Rear bushes, likely culprit for causing saw tooth wear on the tyres, not a big issue but can cause unpleasant droning as speed and can cause premature wear on the tyre shoulders.
Injectors, there was a recall on these, use the search to find the PH post on them. A call to VW customer services will tell you if they've been replaced. Not sure if things differ for a 140 / 170 engine.
Turbo whine, sounding a little like a siren. Quite common it seems on 100k plus cars, new turbo will be needed at some point soon.
Check to see if it's on the original exhaust. They can last 6-8 years.
Electronic hand brake, the dash button can pack up, that costs £30, or a rear calliper can throw in the towel. That's £400+ and you need a special tool and a laptop plugged into your car with WV software to replace it.
Broadly, apart from service items, our's has been pretty good over 2 years and 40k.
If I remember more I'll post them up.
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