Thanks for comment. Not sure if it's twin changed. Although looking up GT TSI suggests it is.

I'll have a look at how I can check oil pressure. I did give the engine a good flush through when I changed oil pickup.

My thoughts also. In fact I'm surprised it is still on the road. Most of these have trashed engines ,either from timing chain failure, holed pistons and excessive oil consumption.

Thanks for comments. Tend to agree but would like to think I could find a way of solving current problem without too much expense, then get rid of it.

Good service history cam timing chain replaced 9000 miles previous by VW specialist garage. Drove well no concerns.

Roughly translated this means that the previous owner had spent loads of money on it, not fixed it and off loaded it before wasting any more.

On a car with the twin charged engine you are going to find out how easy it is to make a small fortune i.e. start with a large one and very soon after throwing money at the car be left with a small one.