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Used 2011 Volkswagen Golf for sale
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI MATCH BLUEMOTION 105PS 5 5DR
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You want practical access for everyday shopping and bags: the hatchback opening may suit your routine. Check actual boot space.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 15 years old and 405,000 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is the Mk6 Golf generation (2008–2012) running a diesel engine with a manual gearbox — common choices in Ireland were the 1.6 and 2.0 TDI engines. Diesel Golfs are frugal on long runs but, as they age, they commonly show soot-related issues (DPF/EGR/intake) and turbo or injector wear if mainly used on short trips. Being a manual, check clutch and possible dual-mass flywheel history when buying.
- DPF condition and history of successful regenerations — blocked DPFs are common if the car did mostly short runs
- EGR valve and intake carbon build-up (look for rough idling, loss of power or visible soot in the inlet)
- Turbocharger play and smoke on hard acceleration (squeal, blue/black smoke or oil leaks around turbo)
- Clutch condition and any recent clutch + dual‑mass flywheel work (15 years old is a typical age for replacement)
- Suspension top mounts, anti-roll link wear and underside/arch corrosion (check strut tops and lower sills for rust)
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.