Volkswagen Golf Plus

Volkswagen Golf Plus debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005. The car is based on the VW Golf V. Compared to the classic Golf version Plus received a wider and slightly elongated body, so that the cabin became more spacious.

Enforcement

The interior has an aesthetic appearance and is assembled from decent materials. Plastic is hard in some places, and therefore with age it begins to make noise.

Inside, the place is slightly larger than in classic Golf, but the three behind are still cramped. If there is a lot of space above the head, then there is clearly not enough reserve between the sofa and the backs of the front seats. This is especially evident when tall people are comfortably placed in front.

The trunk offers a compartment of 395 liters, which is quite good.

The car is already in the basic configuration was equipped with a set of airbags, electric front windows, ABS and audio system.

Petrol engines

The Volkswagen Golf Plus engine line is well known for other models of the brand. The base steel gasoline units 1. 4 and 1. 6 MPI. Both received a belt-drive timing (7-13 thousand rubles plus 4000 rubles for work). 1. 4 MPI, unfortunately, too weak for such a large car. It offers only 80 hp, and accelerates to 100 km / h takes more than 16 seconds. During acceleration, the engine starts to work too loudly, and fuel consumption increases significantly. Many European drivers prefer to convert this engine to gas. With a good gas installation, the car became a good option for city travel. For trips outside the city, a 1.6-liter unit with a capacity of 102 liters is better suited. Although it is not a “speed demon”, it has a reliable and time-tested design, for which it received only the most flattering feedback from the owners. 1. 6 MPI rarely causes problems and tolerates the installation of gas equipment well. One of the recurring faults is the failure of the ignition module. Fortunately, it is not too expensive – more than 2000 rubles per analogue. There are also problems with the throttle. Cleaning the valve and its adaptation with the help of a computer eliminate the disease. After 150-200 thousand km 1.6 BSE often begins to eat up oil - the rings lie. For the replacement of rings and oil caps will have to pay about 40 000 rubles. The interior is different from the regular Golf. It was also introduced in 2007 by the Volkswagen Tiguan. Unfortunately, HBO is contraindicated for other gasoline units of this model.

Diesel engines

Diesel units are tireless in versions 1.9 TDI 90 and 105 hp, as well as 2.0 TDI 140 hp. Until 2005, they were stripped of the particulate filter, which was later included in the list of mandatory equipment. The mechanics do not hesitate to consider the 1.9 TDI the best. A car with such an engine is easy to cheer up with the help of modification of the ECU software. The simple procedure allows you to increase the power to almost 130 hp, and in the case of 2.0 TDI - up to 170 hp. If the engine is serviceable, the negative consequences of “chip tuning” are excluded.

Malfunction? It doesn’t happen often, but there are a couple of weaknesses. Among them, nozzles - from 40 000 rubles. At large runs, they begin to “overflow”, because of which part of the fuel gets into the engine oil, which in turn leads to increased wear and tear of the engine.

After 400-500 thousand km there are more serious problems: wear hydraulic pushers (from 300 rubles per piece), camshafts and bearings (from 50 000 rubles per kit). In turn, the wear products destroy the turbocharger (from 40 000 rubles). However, with frequent oil replacement, the details last a long time.

2.0 TDI engines are more prone to malfunctions in the injection system. And versions with 2.0 TDI PD pumps were often failed due to cracks in the head of the block.

Transmissions

Mechanics recommend to be very careful in choosing cars with an automated DSG transmission. If the previous owner did not care about changing the oil in the box regularly, then you should be prepared for a series of major failures.

The clutch of the 7-speed robot can wear out after 100,000 km (30-40 thousand rubles for a set plus 5000 rubles for work).

Sometimes you have to repair the mechatronic or change the worn fork. The costs will be more than 50 000 rubles.

Contrary to expectations, a manual transmission can also bring. After 150-250 thousand km, bearings can make noise. The cost of repair will be 20 000 rubles.

The least complaints arise for the Japanese Aisin 09G / TF-60SN.

Walking

In the suspension, the bushings and stabilizer racks wear out the fastest - from 400 and 600 rubles, respectively. The rest of the parts have an average resource, but, fortunately, not too expensive.

Silent blocks of the front suspension (2-3 thousand rubles) have to be updated after 100,000 km of run. Rubber and metal parts of the rear axle (300-600 rubles) last longer - more than 150-200 thousand km.

With age, no, no, and breaks off the turn of one of the springs (most often the front - 2-7 thousand rubles).

The front and rear hub bearings may become unusable after 150-200 thousand km. They change in the collection with a hub (3-9 thousand rubles).

A little later, external or internal SRUS may require attention. Original hinges are assembled with a semi-axis - about 30 000 rubles, analogues are available for 3-5 thousand rubles.

Other problems and malfunctions

Over time, paint coating peels off, and corrosion foci are found at the bottom of the doors, on wheel arches and rapids. For the restoration of the “commodity type” will be asked in the area of 30 000 rubles.

Small troubles sometimes presents electrician: refuse windows, door locks (micro switches), or burn out LEDs in the rear lights (3000 rubles for repair or 12 000 rubles for the original lantern). Periodically it is necessary to restore broken wiring in protective corrugated body-door.

After 200-250 thousand km of attention can sway the motor of the heater (2-14 thousand rubles) or drive one of the flaps of the climate control unit.

Market

Price tag for used Volkswagen Golf Plus starts at 300 000 rubles. Well-kept specimens are much more expensive. Most of the cars were imported from Germany. They are often well equipped, so inside you can find climate control, electric glass and mirrors.

Petrol engines

• Although it is not a “speed demon”, but it has a reliable and time-tested design, for which it received only the most flattering reviews from the owners.
• 6 MPI rarely causes problems and tolerates installation of gas equipment.
• One of the recurring faults is the failure of the ignition module.
• There are also problems with the throttle.
• The latter even has premature wear of piston rings, and loss of compression.
• In addition, sometimes the compressor clutch fails.

Diesel engines

• At large runs, they begin to “overflow”, because of which part of the fuel gets into the engine oil, which in turn leads to increased wear and tear of the engine.
• km there are more serious problems: wear hydraulic pushers (from 300 rubles per piece), camshafts and bearings (from 50 000 rubles per kit).
• In turn, the wear products destroy the turbocharger (from 40 000 rubles).
• 0 TDIs are more prone to malfunctions in the injection system. And the pump-nozzle version 2.
• 0 TDI PD was often brought down due to cracks in the head of the block.

Transmissions

• Mechanics recommend to be very careful in choosing cars with an automated DSG transmission.
• If the previous owner did not care about changing the oil in the box regularly, then you should be prepared for a series of major failures.
• The clutch of the 7-speed robot can wear out after 100,000 km (30-40 thousand).
• Sometimes you have to repair the mechatronic or change the worn fork. The costs will be more than 50 000 rubles.
• The cost of repair will be 20 000 rubles.

Other problems and malfunctions

• Over time, paint coating peels off, and corrosion foci are found at the bottom of the doors, on wheel arches and rapids.
• Small troubles sometimes presents electrician: refuse windows, door locks (micro switches), or burn out LEDs in the rear lights (3000 rubles for repair or 12 000 rubles for the original lantern).

• Performance: The interior has an aesthetic appearance and is assembled from decent materials.
• Gasoline engines: 6 MPIs rarely cause problems and tolerate installation of gas equipment.
• Diesel engines: If the engine is in good working order, the negative effects of "chip tuning" are excluded. Malfunction?
• Transmissions: The clutch of a 7-speed robot can wear out after 100,000 km (30,000-40,000).
• Chasing: In the suspension, the bushings and stabilizer racks wear out the fastest - from 400 and 600 rubles, respectively.
• Other problems and malfunctions: Over time, paint coating peels off, and corrosion foci are found at the bottom of the doors, on wheel arches and sills.
• Market: Price tag for used Volkswagen Golf Plus starts at 300 000 rubles.

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