Golf V (1K)

2003–2009 · Hatchback · 17 engines

Problems, reviews and reliability for every engine in the Golf V (1K). Pick an engine below to see common faults, fault codes and what to check before buying.

1.6 MPI 102hp (BSE / BGU)2003–2008 · petrol

1.4 TSI Twincharger 170hp (BLG)2006–2008 · petrol

2.0 TDI 140hp BMM (8V PD)2006–2008 · diesel

Maint. Sensitive

1.9 TDI 105hp BKC (pre-DPF)2004–2006 · diesel

Maint. Sensitive

1.9 TDI 90hp (BRU / BXF)2004–2008 · diesel

Maint. Sensitive

2.0 TDI vRS 170hp (BMN / CEGA)2006–2008 · diesel

2.0 TDI 140hp BKD (16V PD)2004–2008 · diesel

Maint. Sensitive

1.4 16V 75hp (BCA)2003–2008 · petrol

2.0 TFSI Edition 30 230hp (BYD, EA113)2006–2008 · petrol

History-Dependent

1.6 FSI 115hp (BLF / BAG)2004–2008 · petrol

1.4 16V 80hp (BUD)2006–2008 · petrol

3.2 V6 quattro 250hp (BUB / BMJ)2005–2008 · petrol

1.4 TSI Twincharger 140hp (BMY)2006–2008 · petrol

2.0 FSI 150hp (BLR / BVY / BLX)2004–2008 · petrol

Maint. Sensitive

2.0 SDI 75hp (BDK)2004–2008 · diesel

1.9 TDI 105hp BXE / BLS (DPF era, 2006–2009)2006–2009 · diesel

History-Dependent

2.0 TFSI GTI 200hp (AXX / BWA, EA113)2004–2008 · petrol

History-Dependent