How 'safe' is the VAG 2.0tdi engine?

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Hi,

Having come off the back of a bad experience with another car (blown engine) I've become a bit more aware....or maybe OCD about making sure my main car doesn't follow the same fate.

I always thought the VAG diesels were pretty robust, considering the mass market of them.

However a quick poke around on the internet throws up failed oil pumps or blown turbos left right and centre. Although not as bad as Porsche bore score lol

That said I'm now a bit paranoid for my 2012 TT with the TDI engine. Never had any issues with it since it joined the family back in 2019. 55,500 miles on the clock with 10,000 done by yours truly.

Car didn't have full service history when we got it except the recent one the dealer had done which included an AA warranty so cambelt, water pump and tyres had also been changed out.

Been serviced annually and passed mot's without any bother.

So how worried should I be?

I'm just paranoid after my recent 'experience" with Mazda ans really don't want to mess up my decent car

Thanks in advance

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Leon R said:

Like all engines they have problems but I wouldn't read too much into internet stories.

If you believe the internet my M3's engine should explode twice per day.

Fair enough, always hear horror stories of M3s, 911s, Caymans and land rovers. I suppose you always hear bad news as it travels faster than the good