Are there any reliability problems with the 1.4 TSI 160ps motor as fitted to the Volkswagen Jetta?

My local dealer is giving a good discount on the Volkswagen Jetta 1.4.TSI 160ps. This seems to be a lot of power from a small engine. Are there any reliability or longevity problems with this engine?

Asked on 12 August 2010 by George, Bolton

Answered by Honest John

It's chain cam and the turbo is water cooled, so it's all best practice. Just in the Jetta it's in the wrong car. Better to buy it in a Leon, an Ibiza, an Octavia, a Polo or a Golf. In the UK Jettas have always been hard to re-sell.

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