VolkswagenGolf Problems. Despite having above-average scores on major reliability ratings, the Volkswagen Golf is no stranger to issues that affect its performance. Below are some of the model’s most common problems reported by its users: Engine Misfire. Engine misfire is a recurring issue reported by many drivers of the
MajorMK5 GTI / GLI issues include: Rust, on suspension components, the wheel arches, rockers, and below the emblem Broken Coil Springs Tired Struts and Shocks Soft TouchItsounds like one of the common failure modes is just the flap position sensor. My guess is that when we get P2015 intermittently without notable symptoms, it's the position sensor getting flaky. RoughIdling or Poor Running. Issues with the coil pack in a VW Polo may result in poor running or rough idling. Other tell-tale signs of this problem include misfires, hard starting, the EMU lamp illuminating on the dashboard, and loss of power when out on the road. It could be down to an oil leak in the spark plug well, in which case cleaning
22Sep 2009. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is one of the best-loved hot hatches ever built. It’s now into its sixth generation, but as our 16-page pull-out special in Issue 1,047 revealed, some
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