Door lock actuators
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Doors don't lock / unlock, warning on the dash
Fix: Replace the lock unit
€100–250
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Volkswagen Golf Plus
2005–2014
6
engines covered
29
known faults
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Volkswagen Golf Plus was built from 2005 to 2014.
For this generation we cover 6 engines and 29 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Piston damage (1.4 TSI twincharger 140–185 hp): it usually appears at 60,000–160,000 km and costs €2,000–5,000 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 / 1.6 16v MPI (EA111: BCA / BUD / CGGA) | Petrol | Belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo | 5W-40 / 5W-30 · VW 502.00 / 504.00 · ~3.2–3.6 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 / 2.0 8v MPI (EA113) | Petrol | Belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo | 5W-40 / 10W-40 · VW 502.00 / 501.01 · ~4.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 FSI (EA111) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · VW 504.00 / 502.00 · ~3.6 L · every 10,000 km |
| 1.2 / 1.4 TSI / TFSI (EA111) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · VW 504.00 / 502.00 · ~3.6–3.9 L · every 10,000 km |
| 1.9 TDI PD / VE (EA188) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo | 5W-40 / 5W-30 · VW 505.01 (PD) / 505.00 · ~4.3 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 TDI PD (EA188, 8v / 16v) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo | 5W-30 · VW 507.00 / 505.01 · ~4.3 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Rear axle trailing-arm bushes
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Knock over bumps, vague rear end
Fix: Replace bushes
€150–350
Water ingress (plenum / sunroof drains)
usually 60,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Wet carpets, electrical faults
Fix: Clear drains; dry and check modules
€0–400
Radiator fan / control module
usually 100,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Fan runs constantly or not at all
Fix: Replace fan / module
€200–450
Faults by engine
1.4 / 1.6 16v MPI (EA111: BCA / BUD / CGGA)
Oil consumption (piston rings)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Needs topping up, blue smoke on start
Fix: Monitor; rings or valve stem seals
€500–1,500
Thermostat / coolant flange leak
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant loss, slow warm-up
Fix: Replace thermostat and flange
€100–250
Throttle body / idle control
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Unstable idle, stalling
Fix: Clean and adapt the throttle body
€60–250
1.6 / 2.0 8v MPI (EA113)
Ignition coil pack / leads
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil pack and leads
€80–200
Intake / crankcase breather leaks
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Lean codes, unstable idle
Fix: Replace gaskets / breather hoses
€60–200
Oil consumption at high mileage
usually 200,000–320,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Topping up between services
Fix: Valve stem seals / rings
€300–1,200
1.6 FSI (EA111)
Carbon build-up on intake valves
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough idle, misfire, poor cold start
Fix: Valve cleaning
€300–600
High-pressure fuel pump / sensors
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Hesitation, stalling, fuel pressure codes
Fix: Replace pump or sensor
€250–700
Timing chain stretch
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle on cold start
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€600–1,100
Intake flap (charge motion) actuator
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Engine light, P2015-type codes
Fix: Replace actuator / manifold
€150–500
1.2 / 1.4 TSI / TFSI (EA111)
Timing chain stretch
usually 60,000–120,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rattle for 1–3 s on cold start; skipped timing risk
Fix: Replace chain, tensioner and guides now
€700–1,500
Oil consumption (piston rings)
usually 100,000–180,000 km · High risk
Signs: Topping up over 1 L per 1,500 km
Fix: Monitor; rings or engine repair
€800–3,000
Turbo wastegate wear
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Loss of boost, rattle
Fix: Replace actuator or turbo
€300–1,200
Piston damage (1.4 TSI twincharger 140–185 hp)
usually 60,000–160,000 km · High risk
engine codes: BMY, BLG, BWK, CAVA, CAVB, CAVC
Signs: Misfire, low compression on one cylinder, oil use
Fix: Compression test; piston / engine repair
€2,000–5,000
1.9 TDI PD / VE (EA188)
Big-end bearing failure (BXE / BKC / BLS)
usually 150,000–280,000 km · High risk
engine codes: BXE, BKC, BLS, BJB, BRU, BXF
Signs: Knocking from the bottom end, oil light — can destroy the engine
Fix: VW 505.01 oil every 10–15,000 km; bearing inspection
€1,500–3,500
Turbo vanes (VNT) sticking
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode under load, overboost / underboost codes
Fix: Clean or recondition the turbo
€300–900
Unit injector loom / O-rings (PD)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Misfire, hard hot start, fuel in oil
Fix: Replace loom or injector seals
€200–700
EGR valve clogging
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Power loss, black smoke
Fix: Clean or replace EGR
€150–400
Tandem (fuel / vacuum) pump leak
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Diesel smell, leak at the back of the cylinder head
Fix: Reseal or replace the tandem pump
€150–400
2.0 TDI PD (EA188, 8v / 16v)
Cracked cylinder head (16v BKD / AZV)
usually 120,000–250,000 km · High risk
engine codes: BKD, AZV, BMN, BMR, BUY, BMA
Signs: Unexplained coolant loss, overheating, bubbles in the expansion tank
Fix: Pressure test; replace the cylinder head
€1,200–2,500
Camshaft and lifter wear (8v BMM / BMP / BKP)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · High risk
engine codes: BMM, BMP, BKP, BVE, BRT, BSY
Signs: Ticking, loss of power, metal in oil
Fix: Replace camshaft, rockers and lifters
€800–1,500
Unit injectors
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Misfire, smoke, hard start
Fix: Test and replace injectors
€600–1,600
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
DSG / S tronic (wet clutch: DQ250 / DQ381 / DL501)
DCT mechatronic / solenoids
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh shifts
Fix: Repair; keep oil changes at 60,000 km
€800–2,000
DSG DQ200 (7-speed, dry clutch)
Mechatronic unit (7-speed dry DCT)
usually 60,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Flashing gear indicator, no drive
Fix: Repair or replace mechatronic
€1,200–2,500
Clutch pack judder
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Judder pulling away
Fix: Replace clutch pack
€800–1,500
Automatic (Aisin / ZF Tiptronic)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.4 / 1.6 16v MPI (EA111: BCA / BUD / CGGA) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 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 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 90,000 km or every 60 months | €450–900 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Sources and notes
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. 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 07/10/2026