Volkswagen Golf V (2004 – 2008) – occasion video & advice

Posted on 10-09-2015 to 16:00 pm by Wouter – 95 Comments”

Even as a used car with a bit more experience will remain a Golf a sought after car. The offer is over, but the question also. Do not hesitate long, so if you have a nice specimen.

The Golf V was only four years in production, but that has more to do with the Golf V strong voortborduurde on the technology of the Golf IV. In addition to the regular hatchback (three – and five-door), there are also a station (Variant) and an MPV (Golf Plus) available. Topper in the range is the Golf R32 with a V6 and all-wheel drive. Of course, it was the GTI also party with a 2.0 TFSI engine.

Competition

• Ford Focus (2004 / 2011)
• Opel Astra (2004 / 2010)
• Peugeot 307 (2002 / 2007)

Offer used cars

• Only all of the Golf V are more than 1000 cars for sale on ebay.
• Slightly more than half have a petrol engine.
• Golfs on LPG are practically non-existent, so the rest is a diesel.
• Only 10% of the offer has an automatic gearbox.
• Prices start at 2,000 euro.
• Maximum price of 18.000 euro for the very nice GTI or an R32.

Pros

• Current, so stable, but also more expensive.
• Pleasant driving comfort.
• Wide range, the perfect Wave for you is to find.
• Fine, modern engines.

Issues

• The 1.4 in the case of various petrol types without turbo and the 1.9 SDI (without turbo!) are ondergemotoriseerd.
• 1.9 TDI is as reliable book than the 2.0 TDI.
• FSI engines (1.6 and 2.0), would rather have gas with an octane of 98.
• DSG: check for correct and smooth shifting.
• At GTI’s: a benzinelucht may indicate leaking fuel lines.
• A humming sound that is louder at speed usually indicates broken wheel bearings.
• TFSI chain tensioners: The timing chain can stretch, causing all kinds of problems can arise. Costly problems such as damaged valves, pistons or the complete of the soup running of the engine. There are recalls, but check in the maintenance documentation or there is already a new chain is fitted.
• Leaks: check for condensation in the rear lights and on wet mats. The latter might indicate a leaky deurrubbers.
• Burning lights:

– Fluctuating oil pressure or a burning oil-lamp may indicate a dirt filter between the oilpan and the oil pump. Not continue, this leads to engine damage.
– ABS/ ESP: this usually indicates a defective ABS/ESP pressure sensor/ computer, but first check the fuse in firmly.
– ABS/ ESP in combination with other lights such as tire pressure/ EPC : can indicate a broken wiring harness on the motor side or on the above problem.

• The fan of the radiator may not: drive the car warm and then check that when the vehicle is stationary the fan will start.
• The TDI’s are kilometervreters and so has much of the range of 150,000 km or more run.
• Make sure the toothed belts according to the maintenance interval are exchanged.
• Adjustment of turbos can be fixed, sit down allowing fuel or coolant leak. This is to the rising oliepijl can result in serious engine damage cause.

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Gallery: Volkswagen Golf V

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