I'm nervous about the DSG DQ200 gearbox. The car has been looked after, at 86k miles. Good service history, had the DSG software adjustment when the service campaign (34H5 I think) went around. Wanted some thoughts on it. It's probably fine, right? First car after the old one I got from the parents after learning so it's the first time spending this kind of money on anything other than a house so I'm acutely aware nerves will be higher. 

 

It's this one btw

 

https://www.motors.co.uk/car-58726098/?i=6&m=sr

Probably fine.

BUT,

the DQ200 DSG is not what would bother me since that is just a simple gamble.

 

The Emissions fix is what would put me off.

That is the new Engine Management they put on and the flow device that they put in the Air Intake. 

 

I would far rather go with a 1.4 TSI than a 2014 1.6TDI CR.

 

With the VIN you could check if it has been done, or at least if it is outstanding.

http://skoda-auto.com/services/recall-actions

 

It can be rolled back and a remap done.

Edited 27 March, 20215 yr by e-Roottoot

How does the emissions fix effect consumers? And specifically in this case? It wasn't something I was clued up on.

Give it a quick google.

 

briskoda 1.6 tdi emissions fix

 

This can be reveresed if you go to a reputable VAG specialist or plan on having the car mapped at any point.

There have been mixed reviews of the update, some report no change in performance, others say it has reduced performance and economy. It is a tough one but it wouldn't put me off from buying.

Thanks.

 

I did a check on the Skoda site and this is how it responded, but I don't know if it means the engine wasn't impacted by the cheating and therefore needed a fix, or if the fix was applied and therefore I need take no further action (in the eyes of VAG at least). 

 

 

My 2013 1.6 tdi, dsg has been faultless. If you're doing the the mileage to warrant a diesel then go for it.

@ords. Had the Emissions fix no affect on your car if you had it carries out?

1 hour ago, e-Roottoot said:

@ords. Had the Emissions fix no affect on your car if you had it carries out?

I put my VIN into the checker & was told it's not affected.

@ords

Have you had it since before 2016 so know it has not been done?

20 hours ago, Keiran said:

I'm nervous about the DSG DQ200 gearbox.

 

13 hours ago, ords said:

My 2013 1.6 tdi, dsg has been faultless.

 

Not a diesel, but our 2015 Polo has the DQ200 and has also been faultless.

 

Gaz

2 hours ago, e-Roottoot said:

@ords

Have you had it since before 2016 so know it has not been done?

Bought in Sept 2013

21 hours ago, Keiran said:

I'm nervous about the DSG DQ200 gearbox. The car has been looked after, at 86k miles. Good service history, had the DSG software adjustment when the service campaign (34H5 I think) went around. Wanted some thoughts on it. It's probably fine, right? First car after the old one I got from the parents after learning so it's the first time spending this kind of money on anything other than a house so I'm acutely aware nerves will be higher. 

 

It's this one btw

 

https://www.motors.co.uk/car-58726098/?i=6&m=sr

DQ200 seems less of a worry than the DQ250 to me. The car looks very nice, especially with that beige interior and the price seems fair.

If it drives okay and you find nothing wrong with it, so long as it hasn't been thrashed or modded, it's probably a fairly safe bet.

 

From my perspective, the dealer's more of a concern than the gearbox. But that's probably just me.

Edited 28 March, 20215 yr by EnterName
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One advantage the DQ200 has over DQ250 is the lack of a DMF. The DMF on the 6 speed is a given that it will fail at some point.