Will Volkswagen 'defeat device' update cause MoT problems?

My 2012 VW Golf 2 litre diesel turbo has a 'defeat device'. I have noted in your forum that some Tiguan drivers with same engine have had impaired engine performance following software change to 'correct'...

Buying a used Touran, three questions...

1. How can I tell if a petrol Touran has the FSI engine when they're all debadged? (I hear this is the best engine to go for due to additional torque and MPG?). 2. I've read all the problems surrounding...

Which type of battery charger?

I have a VW Golf diesel that is used as a second car and only for long trips so hopefully avoiding DPF problems. I have been told that I cannot keep the battery charged using a conventional trickle charger...

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 petrol - cam belt or chain?

My wife has had her 2011 Volkswagen Eos 2.0 petrol since new. The local Volkswagen garage recommended a timing belt change, as the car is six years old (but has only done 25K miles). They quoted quite...

Why won't my Volkswagen Passat start?

My 2007 Volkswagen Passat sometimes won't start. I've had new glow plugs fitted, but it still won't go. Any ideas?

Should I buy Autoglym for my new Volkswagen Tiguan?

Should I buy Autoglym for my new Tiguan?

Volkswagen Tiguan emissions fix - what do I need to know?

I have received the invitation to have my Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI "fixed" by the main dealer to deal with the emissions issue. I have read the reports on your site of post-"fix" problems and I wonder...

Buying a nearly new Passat - what should I look out for?

I am looking to buy a late 2015 Volkswagen Passat diesel - 1.6 TDI - from a dealer. Is there anything in particular I should know about or look out for in this car?

Volkswagen CC engine rattles since emissions 'fix'

My 2012 Volkswagen CC went back to the dealer for its emissions work back in July 2016; however, since then the engine has developed a very large rattle and no longer gets better than 47mpg (used to be...

Volkswagen Golf - hybrid or petrol?

My sister lives in London and wants to buy a Volkswagen Golf with an automatic gearbox. She has a budget of £20,000 and does mainly local journeys. with some longer ones at weekends. She is set on the...