
It’s here seventh generation the pattern by which the ink flows since 1974 and its first generation. The volkswagen golf ! rational, serious and well equipped, Golf is the benchmark for family sedans. For almost 50 years of career, she has available in all formsand was equipped with all engines, or almost. 3 doors, 5 doors, SW station wagon, convertible, even in a minivan with golf +! Volkswagen’s bestseller, the Golf has also often been a bestseller the first model sold on the European market. The success that brought the name into the car pantheon. The revolution of this seventh Golf, released in 2012, continued on its way. This is the first Golf to offer such a wide choice of engines. gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid (GTE) or even electric with the e-Golf ! Universal model, but unfortunately not exempt from defect until the end of his career in 2020. We cover its most common problems.
Its most common problems are:
- Train earlier: It can sometimes radiate noises, even crackling. If such a problem occurs, it may come from shock absorber cups or silent blocks.
- oil: The 1.2 TSi gasoline engine is known for its excessive oil consumption which may require the addition of lubricant between two oil changes.
- Wiring/hoses: The materials Volkswagen uses for wiring and hoses are made from corn starch. Beware of rodents if you live in a rural area, then!
- Manual gearbox: Several cases hard to turn back reported, especially with colds. Unfortunately, even if the problem is known, Volkswagen does not offer a solution.
- DSG gearbox: The gearbox with double clutch for which Volkswagen is famous, there may be malfunctions. From 40,000 kilometers double clutch mechanism can wear prematurely, requiring a complete replacement of the box.
- Body: Like all previous Golfs before it, this seventh from the name is solidly built, there is no body lack of particular fragilitygood idea!
- Interior: Inside is the same melody. The processing quality, the materials and plastics used have built the Golf’s reputation. Seventh is no exception, and sometimes even better than its premium competitors!
Source: Auto Plus

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