I have an Octavia Classic TDI Estate 1896cc Diesel.

 

It was first registered 25/8/2006 so it should be the later Mk2 model as the Mk1 apparently ceased in April 2004.

 

Thing is, it looks like the older model. So, have I got a Mk1 or Mk2?

 

The V5 gives this info:  Variant SEAXRX01 

                                      Version FM5FM52J067N0GGS5

 

My immediate concern is that I want to change the oil/filter but the recommendations seem to be different between the models, ie, MK1 VW505.00 and Mk2 VW507.00.

 

Please advise.

 

Many thanks

 

MBP

 

 

what does it look like?

Surely that'll be a dead give away! :S

 

mk1

 

 

mk2

 

 

I think the mk1 will use a PD engine and the mk2 a CR engine hence the differences in oil requirements

As above if it looks like a mk1 it's a mk1.

They sold mk1s until 2010ish IIRC although the model changed in 2004. There are plenty of 2008-2009 mk1 taxis over here.

As above, they continued Mk1 production in low volume for some time after the mk2 was released for taxis and the like.

Thanks Pastyboy. It's a MK1 then. Cheers!

what does it look like?

Surely that'll be a dead give away! :S

 

mk1

 

 

mk2

 

 

I think the mk1 will use a PD engine and the mk2 a CR engine hence the differences in oil requirements

 

The MK1 was made with the PD and non PD engines, I think 2004 and earlier one's were the non PD engine, it's called a VE engine I believe, some VE engine were put in cars made after 2004 as well but not 100% sure. If your MK1 is a 90 or 110bhp then it's the VE engine otherwise it'll be a PD or CR engine, the PD's were introduced before the CR's.