Justinxpx109
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I’m looking into buying a used 2013 GTI (driven 60k miles since May 2013) and the seller has provided all service records so I have a pretty comprehensive picture of the life of the car.
I am worried about a few potential problems though and would like some advice on more information I should gather from the seller or if I should walk away.
April 2014 - 10k miles
10k service
February 2015 - 18k miles
20k service
Coolant leak - water pump replaced
Carbon buildup - throttle body cleaned
September 2015 - 24k miles
Both tail light bulbs replaced
October 2015 - 26k miles
Car shut off on freeway and couple second delay when starting
Driver’s side bulb out
Car shuts off while driving again
Oil pressure light comes on with hard turn
April 2016 - 32k miles
30 service
September 2016 - 37k miles
During road test, found steering wheel offset
Found rear left shock leaking
40k service with dsg service
Car shuts off when accelerating
Car lurches forward when taking off from stop like being rear ended. Can hear gear noise when slowing down. Wrench light flashed once and car would not move forward
I am worried about a few potential problems though and would like some advice on more information I should gather from the seller or if I should walk away.
April 2014 - 10k miles
10k service
February 2015 - 18k miles
20k service
Coolant leak - water pump replaced
Carbon buildup - throttle body cleaned
September 2015 - 24k miles
Both tail light bulbs replaced
October 2015 - 26k miles
Car shut off on freeway and couple second delay when starting
P0341 error - G40 camshaft sensor replaced
Water pump replaced
Driver’s side bulb out
bad connection from socket to bulb - socket replacement ordered
November 2015 - 28k miles
Car shuts off while driving again
Oil pressure light comes on with hard turn
Topped off oil levels
Driver’s side bulbholder socket replaced
April 2016 - 32k miles
30 service
September 2016 - 37k miles
During road test, found steering wheel offset
Found rear left shock leaking
4 tires replaced, but alignment declined due to steering wheel offset
July 2017 - 47k miles
40k service with dsg service
Car shuts off when accelerating
P0341 error - G40 camshaft sensor replaced
Passenger tail light housing and socket melted
requires new inner tail light assembly and bulb holder
February 2018 - 53k miles
Car lurches forward when taking off from stop like being rear ended. Can hear gear noise when slowing down. Wrench light flashed once and car would not move forward
Tech found faults stored in system for lack of pressure and DSG filter seal is leaking oil
Removed air box and battery, removed and replaced DSG filter seal. Filled DSG with fluid
Leak requires immediate attention. Cylinder head cover seal leaking oil onto exhaust manifold and down front of engine.
Removed breather valve, vacuum pump, timing cover, removed cylinder head cover. Removed sealant, cleaned cylinder head and cover, applied new sealant and reinstalled cylinder head cover. Replaced gaskets for breather valve, vacuum pump and timing cover and reinstalled parts.
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