Fed up with my unreliable VW Golf
18-March-2010
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I have always had old bangers whilst bringing up my family; I just couldn't really justify the expense of a new car.  However having put both children through university at great expense, I decided to treat myself.

I test drove a few models, but had a good feeling for this VW Golf.  You pay a bit extra but with German reliability you don't mind to certain extent.  I bought VW Golf 1.6SE FSI vehicle in May 06.  It has been back to the workshop about seven times for various problems since I have owned it.

I recently broke down on motorway (17/10/06); the car just lost power in fast lane which is extremely dangerous.  My wife and I were on hard shoulder for hour and half on this occasion.  A tow truck came out and he managed to get the car started.  The plan was that he would then follow us to the next junction, but we never actually got there as it broke down again with same problem.  In the end we had to be towed to my home address.

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I rang Volkswagen in Leicester the next day for there prognosis whereupon the advised me to bring the car in.  I told them it wouldn't start and we arranged for VW Assistance to come over, get the car started so that I could get to the garage.  The car came back two days later and they informed me that it was all okay now they had updated the software.  I didn't quite understand that!

Two days later I broke down again, same problem as before; yet again towed to garage by VW Assistance.  The man who came out stated that he knew what the fault was as he plugged it into his laptop on the side of the road, he was 99.9% certain and he would be telling the garage when we got the car there.

I rang the next day to be told that the problem wasn't what the roadside assistant had said and that it was something else – very confusing!  By now I've pretty much lost the all confidence in this car not knowing if I'm going to make it to my destination or not.

During the week they have it in the workshop again; they ring me to say that on test run it has broken down again.  Strangely, they, they ask me who I used to tow me in before as they needed to get it back to VW Leicester.

After a week at the menders they proudly tell me my car is ready for collection, whoopee I thought!  Sadly my excitement was cut short, because when I picked the car up there is a rattle coming from the engine that wasn't there before.  Also they didn’t put the grill back on that covers the tow hook at the front of car.

I am taking my Volkswagen back to Leicester on Mon 30th Oct.  I really don't want this car anymore.  I have bought a load of rubbish and I would really like my money back, or perhaps a different that may restore my faith in Volkswagen again.

Ihave spoken with VW customer services but heard nothing since.


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I am a member of the ESP light on club with my 2006 VW Golf. Took it to my dealership, who said if I hadnt had it serviced( which is true, used my own mechanic) at a VW dealership, there is nothing they can do. Browsed through several forums online to discover this is an inherent problem with the Golf, and in fact the fault is not a serviceable part. Awaiting a reply from VW UK to see if they are going to fix my car and fit the bill, all 100%. VW customer service advised me they were aware of the problem with the brake pressure unit/ABS pump. Has anyone been lucky enough to have had VW fix this problem for them??
*Shivers  16-Mar-2010 00:30

 
I bought a v reg golf 2 month ago there is a ticking noise coming from the engin that stops after about 10mins and somtimes it wont start? iv put a new battery on because I flatternd it trying to start it,also the passenger side lock doesnt work and sometimes the windows go down by themselfs pls if any1 has any idears I like the car but regreat buying it
*dazabloggs  25-Feb-2010 17:33

 
I bought a Wolksvagen golf 1.4 16v 2001 3 month ago and I had a problem just after 3 weeks. The warning oil light is still flashing despite I had the removed and renwed the oil pump, changed the oil and filter, cleanned the oil pick up pipe and replaced the oil censor switch. Is there anything I can do in order to fix my car?
*guyal  24-Feb-2010 13:52

 
I feel terribly sorry for you. I have strong feeling the VW dealer has not been able to trace the fault. Certain electrical problems are not easy to find. They should consult VW head office and discuss the issue with them. Why not contact the previous owner and find out if he had experienced similar problem with the car.
*Ramji Patel  19-Feb-2010 18:34

 
Had the luck to have a new ABS pump fitted to my Jan 2007 Golf Match one month before the end of the warranty period, only to be told VW have had problems with the part on Golfs and Tourans. Why did VW not recall vehicles as Toyota have done?
*Suspicious.  19-Feb-2010 10:34

 
I have a VW golf 1.4 2002, I only had it a week 3rd owner and it seems to stall randomly? it sonds like it wants to conk out and it actually did today! it doesnt do it all the time but its done it 3/4 times this week. conked out once. dad thinks it may have summin to do wit the sensors after my batery went dead after fitting my new cd player... ne1 got any ideas??? PLEASE??? :) x
*Tanya  13-Feb-2010 21:02

 
I have a 55 golf plus 1.9 diesel when cold it starts no problem but when up to max heat then stop the car it will not turn over just hear the starter clicking I put a new starter on today half a turn it was away took it a run then stopped the car and tryed to start it just clicked again only time it starts is when cold the battery has plenty of life too the earth on the bell housing is fine and the engine is 100per cent has anyone got the answer to this thanks
*jie  05-Feb-2010 16:46

 
my 2.3 v5 golf has cut out once whilst driving and once whilst ticking over?if it is left for half hour it restarts any ideas on what this could be?
*kirky  13-Jan-2010 16:46

 
my golf v5 has cut out twice now once whilst driving and once whilst ticking over.if you leave it 30 mins it restarts does anyone know what this could be?
*kirky  13-Jan-2010 16:42

 
well done to vw uk for supplying the new esp pump and half the labour costs
when car was 5 months out of warranty
*red adair  12-Jan-2010 19:11

 
hi I have a 1.4 golf p reg while driving it opened up to 6000 rpm then cutout now it wont start any ideas
*hms norfolk  07-Jan-2010 21:18

 
If taking a car for a ten minute drive was part of the MOT,

There wouldn't be many Volkswagen Golfs on the road.
*Gainsborough lad.  31-Dec-2009 21:17


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