what to look out for golf gti

[tinytom11]

what to look out for on viewing a 2005 golf gti automatic or a 2007 golf gti manual. Both petrol.

[akbarirfan]

Rust on the wings

Have the below been changed:

DV
PCV
Cam Follower

If DSG, services every 40,000 miles

[SuperchargedVR6]

akbarirfan said:

Cam Follower

For the mechanical fuel pump.

This is a good reference site for common things - https://changegears.wordpress.com/maintenance-info...

[tinytom11]

akbarirfan said:

Rust on the wings

Have the below been changed:

DV
PCV
Cam Follower

If DSG, services every 40,000 miles

I don't know what any of those are! apart from DSG - the gearbox. It's been serviced annually and its only done 85k so should be fine

[akbarirfan]

So it should have had two DSG services by now.

Diverter Valve - these get worn and torn over time and result in a boost leak I believe - Revision G is generally recommended. Part is £35

PCV - these can leak, the test is to pull out the oil dipstick for a second whilst the engine is on, if it sounds like it is going to stall then it is fine, if there is no change then it needs replacing.

Cam Follower is for the fuel pump and can wear, at 85k I would replace it. What is the engine code? I believe they wear worse on early MK5 GTi's with an AXX engine.

Get yourself on mk5golfgti.co.uk - loads of help and information mate.

[SuperchargedVR6]

akbarirfan said:

Cam Follower is for the fuel pump and can wear, at 85k I would replace it. What is the engine code? I believe they wear worse on early MK5 GTi's with an AXX engine.

It affects all EA112 engines and it's worse on the pre 2007 cars because it takes out the cam as well. 2007 on got a hardened cam, but the follower still needs periodic checking.

Another thing to watch out for is remapping as the standard fuel pump often can't meet the fuelling demand.

[TurboHatchback]

tinytom11 said:

akbarirfan said:

Rust on the wings

Have the below been changed:

DV
PCV
Cam Follower

If DSG, services every 40,000 miles

I don't know what any of those are! apart from DSG - the gearbox. It's been serviced annually and its only done 85k so should be fine

DV = Diverter Valve. Lets the turbo boost pressure go when you come off the throttle. Costs around £40 from the dealers and is an easy job to change yourself.

PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation System. Basically it's a pressure valve which can fail, again not expensive and easy to DIY.

Cam follower: The GTI has a high pressure fuel pump driven by the engine, the cam follower is a little metal thimble that is pushed back and forth by the camshaft. These can fail catastrophically and ruin the camshaft which is expensive. They are around £20 from the dealer and again easy to DIY so I wouldn't let any of these worry you price-wise, just budget £100 to do them all yourself after purchase.

Rusty wings is much more expensive, check these carefully.

A regular service will be just an engine oil and filter change (plus maybe spark plugs), the DSG requires specific separate servicing every 40k. Basically a stamp every year doesn't mean this has been done, check for invoices showing specifically the DSG services.

The aircon is known for having issues on the Mk5 GTI, check that it works and blows cold as rectifying this is very expensive.

[Maracus]

Definitely check the aircon blows cold.

On a test drive, listen for worn suspension rattles.

[DanielSan]

That it's a GTI and not a 140bhp diesel replica

[pinseeker]

The edition 30 badge on the boot and may be front grill. Don't buy without it!

[SMB]

To add to those comments so far, I'd add
Abs unit check no errors
At 65-80k expect to see cv boot failures
Stepping on the rear tyres causing noise like wheel bearing failure

[Triumph Man]

I'd look out for whether you can actually afford to insure it given your driving test is this weekend.

[tinytom11]

Triumph Man said:

I'd look out for whether you can actually afford to insure it given your driving test is this weekend.

yeah I've got a quote saying that I've just passed, with insurance starting next day (which will be the case) for 1700 with a box.

Thanks for all the advice, il look into it all. Cheers

[tinytom11]

tinytom11 said:

yeah I've got a quote saying that I've just passed, with insurance starting next day (which will be the case) for 1700 with a box.

Thanks for all the advice, il look into it all. Cheers

Does this appear strange to anyone? I'm pretty sure I've filled in all the details accurately. I've also added my dad and gf to the policy which has brought the price down. And it's got a box in it.

[Maracus]

SMB said:

At 65-80k expect to see cv boot failures
Stepping on the rear tyres causing noise like wheel bearing failure

Had both these issues with my old MK5 GTI. I owned it from 65k to 85k!

[Triumph Man]

tinytom11 said:

Triumph Man said:

I'd look out for whether you can actually afford to insure it given your driving test is this weekend.

yeah I've got a quote saying that I've just passed, with insurance starting next day (which will be the case) for 1700 with a box.

Thanks for all the advice, il look into it all. Cheers

Gosh that's good. How old are you?

[tinytom11]

Triumph Man said:

Gosh that's good. How old are you?

23, but that is with an added driver with 20 years no claims, and one with. 6 years no claims, doing 6000 miles a year, with a black box fitted.

[tinytom11]

I'm worried that somethtting wrong now, but I've filled the details out correctly I'm pretty sure... I don't think Il change any details when I pass apart from.cover start date

[CallorFold]

Just remember, if the other drivers have insurance on another vehicle, they generally cannot use their NCB (no claims bonus) on your policy as well.

Are you the main policy holder?

[tomjol]

tinytom11 said:

I'm worried that somethtting wrong now, but I've filled the details out correctly I'm pretty sure... I don't think Il change any details when I pass apart from.cover start date

Sounds about right to me. Not absurdly cheap anyway. Admiral Group perchance?