If I blip the throttle or pull away, there's an odd sound that makes a hollow sort of vibrating noise.

It sounds exhaust related, at the front of the car.

Is this a characteristic or not, it's not horrendous but wondering if I should get it looked at, thanks.

Maybe change your profile to include the engine variant fitted to your car, or edit your posting to include that to make things a bit clearer?

Sorry, it's a 1.2 tsi 90hp.

How many miles has the car done?

Just over 500 now.

All I know is that a new exhaust has to build up a little 'soot' inside and they it may go quieter.

 

Not technical I know but give it a little more time maybe?

I will, I'm sure it's nothing serious. Thanks.

Mine does this, but usually only when the engine hasn't warmed up. Kind of like a throaty induction roar.

Think it's to do with the cold map of the engine and airflow through the airbox and various valves, which change as the engine warms.

Edited 13 June, 201610 yr by TheFlash