Golf VI (5K)
2008–2013 · Hatchback · 14 engines
Problems, reviews and reliability for every engine in the Golf VI (5K). Pick an engine below to see common faults, fault codes and what to check before buying.
2.0 TSI GTI 210hp (CCZB, EA888 Gen2)2009–2013 · petrol
History-Dependent
1.2 TSI (CBZ, EA111)2010–2013 · petrol
Problematic
2.0 TDI 140hp (CBAB / CBDB → CFFB / CJAA)2008–2013 · diesel
History-Dependent
1.2 TSI 85hp (CBZA)2010–2013 · petrol
Problematic
2.0 TSI Golf R 270hp (CDLA, EA113)2009–2013 · petrol
History-Dependent
2.0 TDI 110hp (CBAA)2008–2010 · diesel
History-Dependent
1.4 MPI 80hp (CGGA)2008–2013 · petrol
Maint. Sensitive
1.6 TDI 90hp (CAYB)2009–2013 · diesel
Problematic
1.4 TSI 122hp (CAXA)2008–2013 · petrol
Problematic
1.6 MPI 102hp (BSE / BGU)2008–2013 · petrol
Reliable
1.6 TDI 105hp (CAYC)2009–2013 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
2.0 TDI vRS 170hp (BMN / CEGA)2009–2013 · diesel
Problematic
2.0 TSI GTI Edition 35 235hp (CDLG, EA888)2011–2013 · petrol
History-Dependent
1.4 TSI Twincharger 160hp (CAVD)2008–2013 · petrol
Avoid