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Every common fault, warning light and repair cost for every VW on UK roads — Golf to Transporter, ID.3 to Touareg. Explained in plain English by MotorLoom.

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Volkswagen Models — Common Problems & Repair Costs
Volkswagen Golf
700K+ on UK roads · 1974–present
2.0 TSI timing chain · DPF/EGR · DSG judder · MK8 software
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Volkswagen Polo
400K+ on UK roads · 1994–present
1.2 TSI timing chain · DSG judder · DPF · Coil pack failure
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Volkswagen Passat
300K+ on UK roads · 1973–present
2.0 TSI timing chain · DPF/EGR · Multitronic CVT · GTE battery
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Volkswagen Tiguan
250K+ on UK roads · 2007–present
2.0 TSI timing chain · DPF/EGR · Haldex coupling · DSG
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Volkswagen T-Roc
120K+ on UK roads · 2017–present
DSG judder · DPF · Cabriolet roof · Cylinder deactivation
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Volkswagen T-Cross
60K+ on UK roads · 2019–present
DSG judder · DPF · Infotainment · Electric parking brake
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Volkswagen Touareg
60K+ on UK roads · 2002–present
Air suspension · 3.0 TDI timing chain · DPF/EGR · Transfer box
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Volkswagen ID.3
50K+ on UK roads · 2020–present
Launch software bugs · Charging faults · Heat pump · 12V battery
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Volkswagen ID.4
40K+ on UK roads · 2021–present
OTA software issues · Charging speed · GTX motor faults · 12V battery
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Volkswagen Up!
80K+ on UK roads · 2011–2023
GTI timing chain · e-Up battery degradation · Head gasket · Clutch
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Volkswagen Caddy
150K+ on UK roads · 1995–present
DPF blockage · 2.0 TDI timing chain · EGR · Sliding door wear
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Volkswagen Transporter (T5/T6/T6.1)
300K+ on UK roads · 2003–present
DPF blockage · T5 timing belt · EGR · DMF · Sliding door handle
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