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Used 2017 Volkswagen Golf for sale
1.6 TDI 5DR 115HP Comfortline
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€14,880
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Could suit you if…
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You often load a pushchair, dog or bulky bags: an estate layout could be useful. Try your own luggage rather than judging by the exterior size.
Think twice if…
- You need room for several children or extra passengers: the seat count is not recorded. Confirm this exact version's seats and child-seat fit; do not assume from the model name.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
The 2017 Golf (Mk7.5 facelift) diesel engines are generally efficient and suits high-mileage drivers, but they’re sensitive to short, stop-start trips because of the DPF and EGR systems. Many later 2.0 TDI variants used Euro6 emissions hardware — some have AdBlue/SCR dosing, others rely on DPF/EGR; confirm which system is fitted and whether the AdBlue tank/dosing unit has been maintained. Being a manual, clutch wear is the main driveline service item to watch on a 9-year-old car.
- DPF condition and recent regeneration history (blockages are common if previously used only for short trips)
- EGR/intake carbon build-up and rough idling under load (typical on older TDIs)
- Clutch take-up and any slipping or judder; look for heavy wear if the car has urban use
- Turbocharger for shaft play, oil leaks or whistling and associated oil-feed leaks
- Timing-belt service history (confirm replacement interval was met) and look for oil leaks around cam/crank seals
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