Hi folks

Thanks for welcoming me to the group

I joined as I'm currently looking to purchase a used mk2 vrs.

I test drove a petrol 2010 and loved it, all the comfort of my golf with a massive boot which is exactly what I'm after. However, during the test drive, the abs light came on. The garage scanned it and revealed a wheel speed sensor fault. No biggy but the scan also revealed a misfire on cylinder 3 which was not apparent from driving the car. The garage weren't interested in investigating further so I walked away fearing costly repairs imminent.

Which leads me to here, I have seen a 62 plate tdi with 109000 miles. 1 owner, FSH, clean mot history, looks to be in good condition and nicely specced. Full leather, heated seats etc. Skoda uk tell me that it's a 120000 mile camblet interval on these with no time interval however I'd probably look to get this done as it's been around 5 years since last one and I've seen alot of conflicting info.

Things that are making me hesitate, it's a good 4 hour journey for to view, it's sold from a garage as "trade" so no warranty etc. I'm assuming it's essentially like buying private? Also only covered around 4k miles per year last few years. Previous owner traded it in as not ulez so I guess that sort of checks out. I'm guessing this won't have done the dpf any favours.

Anyways, thanks for reading. Any advice from owner experiences, things to look out for/check etc much appreciated.

Edited 10 April10 Apr by Jimspark

52 minutes ago, Jimspark said:

I have seen a 62 plate tdi with 109000 miles. 1 owner, FSH, clean mot history, looks to be in good condition and nicely specced. Full leather, heated seats etc.

1) Skoda uk tell me that it's a 120000 mile camblet interval on these with no time interval however I'd probably look to get this done as it's been around 5 years since last one and I've seen alot of conflicting info.

2)Things that are making me hesitate, it's a good 4 hour journey for to view,

3) it's sold from a garage as "trade" so no warranty etc. I'm assuming it's essentially like buying private?

4) Also only covered around 4k miles per year last few years.

1. SUK are correct, but that means the belt is about due inside a year anyway on an average mileage. Budget maybe £500 from an independent for a good cambelt kit.

2. Long way. Make it very clear that you require a several hour test drive, not just a "round the block" before travelling.

3. Not entirely; you do still have additional protections under the Sale of Goods Act, but may not have an additional warranty.

4. Not good; it's another reason for requiring a long test drive.

Edited 10 April10 Apr by Paws4Thot

Thanks for the input mate, reaffirmed what I was thinking

Small point, if it's a 62 reg it's a mk 1 facelift not a mk 2 which in vRS form has only just been released.

2 hours ago, GreenlineIIEstate said:

Small point, if it's a 62 reg it's a mk 1 facelift not a mk 2 which in vRS form has only just been released.

If it's a TDi it's a mk2; the vRS mk1 was only ever a 1.8T. @Jimspark and that means if it's a mk1 it does not have a DieselPF.

Well now I'm confused 🤣

It's a 2012 2.0L 170 tdi vrs with the CEGA CR engine.

So this would be a mk2 with a dpf I guess?