Petrol · 1,984 cm³ · 110–195 kW
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 14 model generations, among them: Audi TT (8J / FV), Volkswagen Golf VI, Volkswagen Scirocco III, Audi A6 (C6), SEAT León II, Audi A3 (8P) and 8 more.
The most expensive known risk is cam follower wear (high-pressure fuel pump): it usually appears at 40,000–100,000 km and costs €40–1,200 to fix.
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,984 cm³ |
| Power | 110–195 kW |
| Years | 2002–2013 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · VW 504.00 / 502.00 · ~4.6 L · every 10,000 km |
| Engine codes | BWA, AXX, BPY, BWJ, BUL, CDLA, CDLC, CDLD, CDLF, BYD, BWU, BLR, BLX, BLY, BVY, BVZ, AXW, BMB, BGB, BWE, BWT, BPJ, BYK, AWA |
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Signs: Wear destroys the camshaft lobe; power loss, fuel pressure codes
Fix: Inspect and replace the follower every 50,000 km
Signs: Whistle, rough idle, oil leaks
Fix: Replace PCV valve
Signs: Misfire, rough idle
Fix: Walnut blasting
Signs: Engine light
Fix: Replace motor / manifold
Intervals and typical prices, using the Volkswagen Golf VI as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 10,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 72 months | €450–900 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Audi A3 (8P) 2003–2012Audi A4 (B6) 2000–2004Audi A4 (B7) 2004–2008Audi A6 (C6) 2004–2011Audi TT (8J / FV) 2006–2023SEAT Altea 2004–2015SEAT León II 2005–2012SEAT Toledo III 2004–2009Škoda Octavia II 2004–2013Volkswagen Golf V 2003–2008Volkswagen Golf VI 2008–2012Volkswagen Jetta V 2005–2010Volkswagen Passat B6 2005–2010Volkswagen Scirocco III 2008–2017
Belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo.
5W-30 / 5W-40 · VW 504.00 / 502.00 · ~4.6 L · every 10,000 km.
The faults with the highest risk: cam follower wear (high-pressure fuel pump) (40,000–100,000 km, €40–1,200); carbon build-up on intake valves (80,000–160,000 km, €300–600); PCV valve / diaphragm (60,000–140,000 km, €100–250).
Audi TT (8J / FV), Volkswagen Golf VI, Volkswagen Scirocco III, Audi A6 (C6), SEAT León II, Audi A3 (8P) and 8 more.
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026