VW Golf (MK6) 2012 DSG thoughts ?

[Motoroler]

Hi All,

What is your thoughts on VW Golf (MK6) 2012, 2.0 TDI GT (138hp) DSG, (75.000 miles on the clock) mainly interested is how reliable is the 6speed DSG and car overall?



As looking to purchase as my first car. The car is an good conditions

Cheers,

Edited by Motoroler on Friday 28th May 16:16

[England87]

Good cars, should be reliable, all depends on condition and servicing though.

[ZX10R NIN]

Buy on condition & make sure the gearbox has been serviced as per schedule.

[Glosphil]

I drove a 2012 Skoda vRS (170) diesel with the 6-speed wet clutches DSG from 9k miles to 78k miles over 7 years. Gearbox oil & filter changed at 40k. No problems with car or the DSG, except 2 replacement rear wiper motors under warranty (known problem).
Liked the gearbox & now have a 2018 Leon FR 1.4TSi (150) with the 7-speed dry clutches DSG.

[LosingGrip]

I’ve got a 2014 Golf TDI with the DSG. It’s been faultless in the two and a bit years I’ve had it. 150BHP which is fine. A little boring to drive but comfy, nice place to be (few extras) and cheap to run.

[bearman68]

As someone who is today, replacing the mechatronic unit on a 2010 Passat with the same-ish engine, it would be hard to recommend one.

Advantages - Lovely to sit in.
Disadvantages. Poorly engineered bits of absolute rubbish in everything oily or electrical.

But maybe that's just me.

The A6 I serviced this morning was only over fussy and complex, so that's probably a highlight from the range.