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The stitching on the left and right had started to come apart and yes 402,000 is about right. Which site?

Ok so that’s not good. I traded it with 402,000klms apparently(photo attached was a my least a month before traded). The car is manufactured 2013. Was the first of the face lift cars here. Does not have all the outdoor features. It was first registered by VW. They had it for two years I bought it from Bayside VW. IT HAD 8,000 klms on it. It was used mainly for highway driving to work and back. Round trip about 250k. 5 days a week. 10k wa dirt road to our house.

It is out of regulation unless they have renewed which would mean they would need to RWC and have fixed oil leak and front struts at least. But when fixed it’s a good car with plenty of life left. Almost all highway klms. I can’t find an ad for it anywhere. Even on their website.

Oil leak should be obvious if you look under the car. It leaks onto the plastic guard. If they have washed it may be a bit hard to see. You may also be able to see it on you left of the motor (as you look at it). The plastic engine cover pulls off so tgat makes it easier to inspect.

The clutches in the DSG do need to be replaced. Nothing in the haldex. I have been told that it would be about $1,600 to do them (but not by Skoda). Plus probably the same to fix the oil leak as it’s a big job. But otherwise it’s a good car. Never let us down. Averaged about 6l per 100klms. Did not use a drop of oil. As per the other comment there was no issue with binding of the 4x4. Oh the other weird issue is the A/C. When you first start it, it takes ages to get cold (about ten minutes of driving) leaving it idelling does not get it cold. Had it checked and gas seems ok.

That was my car. I traded it for $500 so you have some bargaining power. If it is being sold as is then the DSG needs new clutches. Car has had regular oil changes for everything except haldex which has only been done once at about 150,000ks. As the car has never been used for any off-road adventures the odd time it. Did need extra grip it al worked perfectly. The other main issue with it is that when the timing belt was last changed they must have nicked the seal as it is now leaking oil which had never done before. There is a sticker under the bonnet with the date and mileage for when the belt was changed. Belts were done every 100-120,000ks. Car still drives very well. Everything is original (with the exception of radiators and other front bits) due to a kangaroo incident. Brakes are good recently done. Will most likely need new struts as they have never been changed and the front right one is a bit soft. Also the mount for the rear left needs to be replaced. Motor is excellent. Also no rust that I am aware of and never been submerged.

Hi MorriYeti, Sorry to put up a question rather than an answer but VB while you car was idling was there a squeaky rattle sound. My 2.0 diesel has had this sound for ages and the a/c isn’t working properly. Have asked mechanics previously but yge couldn’t find anything but what has happened to yours could explain what is failing on mine.

I think it will last you for many years to come. Our 2014 2.0 has done 377.000klms with all major parts untouched. Just regular servicing, brakes and tyres. A lot of country driving on unsealed roads, highways and a bit of city work.

Hi Richard, the only thing I can think of is that you will need to get under the car to drain the oil by undoing the sump plug. Not sure if your car has one but there will probably be a hard plastic sump guard to remove before you can get to the sump plug. So you will need to Jack the car up a bit so you can get under there comfortably. Also make sure you change the o-rings when you change the filter. They should come with the new filter. cheers ian

Hi @roottoot 90% of my driving is highway around eighty miles each way. So the gearbox and haldex get very little use. The gearbox has been serviced four times in that period. The gap to the most recent one was 60,000 miles and the mechanic showed me the oil which was still clean with only a hit of burnt smell. The haldex has only had one oil change at 60,000 miles and still works perfectly and will be done shortly. The engine oil was changed ever 9,000 miles however since 100,000 miles is changed every 6,000 miles.

Well six year or ownership (two years in COVID lockdown) and the December 2013 Yeti has clocked over 200,000 miles. Bought the car in 2016 with 5,000 miles on it from VW, they were the original owners..All original except for two sets of rear pads, one set of rear discs, clock spring, one battery, three timing belts and water pumps, one AC tensioner pulley, a lot of mucking around at the start due to a badly fitted reversing camera, caused electrical problems, by the dealer we bought it off, oh an four sets of tyres. Which I think makes it a very good car and still running very well. Very early face lift 2.0 litre diesel 4x4.

May be nothing but mine would jump stations without me touching the head unit. Turned out I was bumping something on the steering wheel.

Search on Google or other search engine this part number. You should find much cheaper pricing than from Skoda but you will need someone that can fit it and use a scan tool. This part number is for my 2014 2.0l diesel but should be the same as it is used on many VAG models. It would be worth while getting supplier to confirm before purchasing tgat it definitely is the correct one for your mums Yeti. 5K0953569AL.

Search clockspring in this forum and you will see other posts about this issue. They are not cheap if you get one fitted by Skoda. Pays to look around a bit. I believe whoever fits it needs to have a scan tool - I am sure others who know a lot more will confirm or deny.

2014 2.0 TDI 4X4. 300,000k and on original brakes. Owned car since new, serviced at Skoda up to 150,000k and at 10,000k intervals since. Car thoroughly checked at each service and still passes inspection. Can’t complain about that. Never had a cars brakes last that long before.

I got one for my yeti though Europarts. Good service and a lot cheaper than buying in Aus and genuine part. See photo same part number different letters at the end. I got it fitted by a Skoda dealer. They told me they would not fit anything aftermarket so must be the real deal.

They are good things. My 2014 2.0l diesel has 180,000 miles and has only hat two timing belts and regular servicing. Still on original brakes. Fingers crossed no major parts needed anytime soon.

Hi Tomskoda, Diesel engines don’t like dirty oil. I let my TD103 go a few thousand kilometres over the 15,000 service mark and the oil was in a bad state. Mechanics I have used say oil quality is important for longevity of a diesel engine .

Water pump and cam belt tensioner changed each time the cam belt was replaced, as recommended by Skoda.

In Australia Skoda don’t talk about years for cam belt replacement they state kilometres which are 100,000 for 2.0lt diesel. My Yeti has done 280,000k and had two belts replaced. Special tools are required to replace cam belt so my local mechanic could not do it. Had to be done by VAG specialist. Other than that only had the air conditioning tensioner replaced in motor. Can’t complain about that 😀

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