I am now at the point where I am giving myself 2 options, get the DFP removed or sell the car :'(

I really like tha car, it ticks the boxes I need ticking right now, and I like the pull from the engine (bit more pull would be even better) but this DPF issue is really letting it down. TBH, its not a massive issue, I just like things to be absolutely right with my cars and it is so annoying being forced to drive in a certain way in order to satisfy the car, very often too

So, I've made my decision to either get the thing removed or sell the car.

My absolute No. 1 concern is regarding emissions and MOT tests in the future, ie will the car get through without its DPF? i've read loads and loads about it, no one seems to have a definitive answer as to what is going to happen with MOT regs in the future (understandable) although those companies who remove DFP's seem very convincing that it wont cause any future issues

If I could find a tuner who would agree to remove the DFP and g'tee to replace it in the future (FOC) should it fail an MOT on emissions, it would be booked in next week.

What issue are you having with the DPF? I was a little concerned about it when I got mine but now after 2 months i've forgotten it's even got one, just drive it normally......

Do what I did. Sell it and buy the tsi. It appears you hate the DPF as much as I did.

Neilly03 - a number of my posts (maybe all of them) on here realte to some form of DPF issue, they still remain even though I got a new one fitted before christmas

Nobafett - I'm afraid if it goes, then that will be the last skoda I ever buy (which would be a shame as I've fancied one for a while now)

Why is that. The DPF isn't specific to just Skoda, the vRS is a belting car for the money.

If you're sure about that, do the delete and get a remap.

its a good point nobafett, read lots of issues about many manufacturers having dpf problems

I saw a Golf TDI last week having its dpf removed( done 80,000 miles

It was absolutely blocked and would not start , mechanic cut open , you could not see the matrix/honeycomb,quarter filled the bucket ,it was solid ash ! he drilled it out and removed it and cleaned casing with wire wool. Perfectly welded , reattached, flash dpf delete, all in 45 mins he does loads and they nearly are all like this at that mileage, and this one had just been bought cheap by off a main dealer. Car started straight away, I cant imagine what emissions was before, took it for an mot, it was fine, they are only like a precat anyway, they have never had a problem with them. The dpf is just after downpipe anyway so you cannot see without taking it out that the matrix has been removed . I have a petrol but was shocked at how they get. I was at the Skoda main dealers as well, and in the parts department is a plastic how to on dpfs explaining how to Italian tune to help it not clog up , suggest doing it once a month! They replace quite a few too, but at a much greater cost than cutting it out, hope this helps

I sold my alfa 2.4 jtdm 159 because of the pain the dpf caused (at the time no one could get around the Bosch ecu so couldn't be removed)

Even driving it 'Italian' it used to stumble once a week and get only 28 to 32mpg....

Lads I know who have removed them are getting 8mpg better and remapped loads of extra grunt.

Suggest you do the same - pretty certain it will make you fall back in love again...

Give Ben a ring at Shark Performance, they offer DPF deletes and remaps.......

The new MOT rules specify a visual check to confirm presence of the DPF or Catalytic convertor. Shark Performance open up the dpf,remove the internals and weld it back up so it will pass the visual check.

Mark

Not a just problem confined to Skoda. Try Mazda, Jaguar, all VAG group cars, Ford, Volvo etc etc etc. I am a member on several forums and they all have problems. If you are going to sell your VRS then I would advise replacing it with a petrol engined car.

If your ever curious field 68 block 2 (in VCDS measured values in engine) gives you the level of blockage of the filter (ash mass). Limits change for various engines, BMM for example is 60 grams. Gradually this figure rises even if no issue as the filter will never regenerate fully. Eventually the filter will have to be replaced, circa 100k.

As above, a visual check will not allow the tester to detmine if the innards of the DPF are present or not.

Make sure the car is up to operating temperature by driving it like you stole it to the test station and it'll pass the emissions with no issues.

I sold my Octy Vrs TDi for the very same reason - sick to the back teeth with either having to drive the car to suit the DPF or haveing problems with the DPF itself. We then had a Grande Picasso and guess what? DPF problems.. Then we moved onto a Zafira 150 tdci. In 3 months of owning it - 6 visits back to the dealers for DPF problems.

Now we have the Octy Vrs LE tsi and loving it

Or do what I did on my last one - turn up with it cold and they didn't have the time to get it warm to test it so passed it anyway with an advisory.

There has been a very big increase in company and lease company cars now getting more petrol engined cars due to DPF problems.

So the visual aspect of the DFP during MOT is not an issue, what about the effects on emissions etc?

I think I would prefer to have the dfp removed with the option of replacing should any issues arise...if this is possible?

As I said in my earlier post emmisions better as not clogged

Get a late 2010 PD 2lt 140 hp , does not have a damm DPF fitted that is why I bought it.

Get a late 2010 PD 2lt 140 hp , does not have a damm DPF fitted that is why I bought it.

Hey, here in India we dont have DPF in our cars(skodas, VW, other manufacturers) not even in premium cars like audis, bmw's, mercs. we have DPF in just 2 cars one is a range rover with 4.4 V8 TDI and other one is land cruiser 4L V8 D, because they have big heavy diesel engines. If your country's emissions norms are flexible you can get rid of it. I drive 2.0 TDi CR 2011 FL without DPF installed........

I am told that mot regulations will become more stringent and that it will be more than just a visual check in future. I was talking to a mate last night who manages a garage and they've just had to buy a load of new testing equipment. Sorry if this is a bit vague but I would suggest checking this out before you go ahead.

I never had any dpf problems with my cr. I just got rid as it was too slow even with a stage 1.

I have a Octavia PD TDi Vrs on an 07 plate with 47K miles on the clock. I have had the car for about 18 months, I drive 2 mile's to work and 2 mile's back, 99% of my driving is around town with the occasional trip to North Wales. I only run it on BP's finest Diesel, the expensive stuff. I drive round town in second and third gear to keep the engine warm. The DPF light has been on twice since I got the car and it regen's now and then. the only thing I have done is stick a tin of JML DPF cleaner in a full tank of fuel (6 months ago)

Absolutly no problems with the DPF, " Would I have another? "............Yes, Tomorrow.

[ you watch after posting this,.. Problems start tomorrow ]

Will my 55 plate 19tdi pd elegance have a DPF ?

Will my 55 plate 19tdi pd elegance have a DPF ?

In a word............No

I sold my alfa 2.4 jtdm 159 because of the pain the dpf caused (at the time no one could get around the Bosch ecu so couldn't be removed)

Really? We've been doing 2.4JTDM DPF removals for some time