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.
1.6 MPI 102hp (BSE / CCSA)2008–2013 · petrol
Reliable
1.2 TSI 105hp (CBZB)2010–2013 · petrol
Problematic
2.0 TDI 110hp (CBAA)2008–2010 · diesel
History-Dependent
1.6 TDI 105hp (CAYC)2009–2013 · diesel
Problematic
2.0 TDI GTD 170hp (CFGB / CBBB)2009–2013 · diesel
Problematic
2.0 TDI 140hp (CBAB / CBDB → CFFB / CJAA)2008–2013 · diesel
History-Dependent
1.2 TSI 85hp (CBZA)2010–2013 · petrol
Problematic
1.4 MPI 80hp (CGGA)2008–2013 · petrol
Maint. Sensitive
2.0 TSI GTI Edition 35 235hp (CDLG, EA888)2011–2013 · petrol
History-Dependent
1.6 TDI 90hp (CAYB)2009–2013 · diesel
Problematic
2.0 TSI GTI 210hp (CCZB, EA888 Gen2)2009–2013 · petrol
History-Dependent
2.0 TSI Golf R 270hp (CDLA, EA113)2009–2013 · petrol
History-Dependent
1.4 TSI Twincharger 160hp (CAVD)2008–2013 · petrol
Avoid
1.4 TSI 122hp (CAXA)2008–2013 · petrol
Problematic