Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Inspection Checklist

lowElectrical gremlins (infotainment, sensors, modules)

Look for: Mk7s can throw infotainment glitches, parking-sensor faults, ABS/airbag light and random module errors - typical modern-VW electrical niggles.

If you find it: Diagnostic scan (VCDS); reseat/replace faulty modules or wiring; check for water ingress.

Any · ~$200-1500

lowSunroof drain blockage / leaks

Look for: On panoramic-sunroof cars, blocked drains cause water ingress into the cabin and headlining; some report creaking.

If you find it: Clear sunroof drains; reseal as needed; check carpets for damp.

Any · ~$150-800

lowCoil packs and ignition misfires (TSI)

Look for: Direct-injection TSI engines can suffer coil-pack and spark-plug failures causing misfires and a check-engine light.

If you find it: Replace coil packs and plugs as a set with updated parts.

From 60k+ km · ~$200-600

lowSuspension bushes, control arms and front-end wear

Look for: Lower control-arm bushes, drop links and the like wear with age and rough roads, giving clunks and vague steering.

If you find it: Replace worn bushes/arms/links; standard MQB front-end maintenance.

From 100k+ km · ~$300-1200

lowIntake-valve carbon build-up (direct injection)

Look for: Direct injection means no fuel washes the intake valves, so carbon accumulates causing rough idle, misfire and lost power over time.

If you find it: Walnut-blast intake clean; regular highway runs and quality fuel slow it.

From 100k+ km · ~$400-1000

lowOil consumption

Look for: Some EA888s consume oil via PCV/valve-stem or ring wear if servicing was stretched.

If you find it: Monitor oil level; PCV/breather service; ring work only if severe.

From 100k+ km · Running cost / $1500+ if PCV/rings

Golf Mk7 inspection checklist

All engines

3 of 5 engines

2 of 5 engines

1.4L TSI petrol (90TSI/92TSI/103TSI/110TSI)

2.0L TDI diesel (110TDI)

2.0L TSI petrol - GTI (162kW / 169kW Performance)

2.0L TSI petrol - Golf R (206kW / 213kW) 4MOTION