Watch This Before Buying a Volkswagen Golf MK7 2015-2021

The Volkswagen Golf MK7 from 2015-2021 is beloved by many but it does come with its own fair share of issues. Here I review the different models of the Volkswagen Golf and power outputs available in US market. Then, I go over all its common issues and reliability to help out potential buyers during their buying experience.
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[@PanamaSticks]

You hit the nail on the head with water pump, turbo, etc.

[@mr.timezone1336]

I have a 2018 Golf TSI S. Nothing fancy but I love that car! Easy to maintain and the only issue I have is it’s a rock magnet. There’s a lot of trucks around my area and my windshield keeps catching rocks and pebbles.

[@OmgItsLeaa]

im completely new to vw's, always been a volvo girl but im looking into a 2014/15 golf right now. are there any differences to them looks-wise? I'm in EU.

[@EpicHelp]

Been looking into purchasing this model vehicle. You gave some good points that I've never considered before. Great vid!

[@AutoMotivate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jerryrawlings8885]

Epic Help I have one here are some of the problems I've encountered, door mirror glass falls out , Changed all 4 ignition coil packs, after 60 000 miles expect to change timing belt, alternator , throttle body , water pump, plastic handles to adjust seats break, interior mirror won't flip down, seatbelts won't retract but this can be fixed by cleaning. Other than that they are solid cars mine has done over 100 000 miles now it's still whisper quiet at 70 mph on the motorway 1.2 manual petrol . If serviced regulary at 10 000 miles these cars will last at least 200 k miles.

[@Republic1ders]

Would this apply to the A3 as well?

[@madern7]

Yes for the A3 S3 Leon FR Cupra Octavia VRS all MQB cars.

[@themafiaguru]

GTI is my attainable dream car but it feels like they're all build to fail

[@Erk118]

Just get a gtd

[@VoltageXO]

Get one

[@mkviis]

False. Stage 2+ (2019) GTI, 315 whp, 26 psi of boost. Turbo is normal. They're more reliable than Toyotas. I am an owner for four years, no issue. Nada 0

[@MrR4ge89]

​@tea5092 more reliable than toyota is a big claim. Owning it for 4 years does not back up that claim. Do you have hard-core facts?

[@UrZNL]

It’s not the car. Lot of idiots buy GTI’s and go full out on cold engine. That sort of reckless ownership makes a lot of these cars a hit or miss 2nd hand. Goes for a lot of cars, but especially with these…

[@rawthorn8297]

Forgot to mention here about the OEM clutch :) always the first thing to go

[@theAreaMan]

It's at 2:30

[@rawthorn8297]

Thanks, good video, helped me identify issues and quick fixes@@theAreaMan

[@erichartke4331]

Over 100,000 km here so far my 1.8 is happy engine.

[@turtleb7170]

160k for meeeee

[@andreasjonsson8075]

Are we talking petrol or diesel engine

[@thevduber]

TDI wasn't discontinued due to low demand. please research before posting.

[@Edgar_84]

Just buy one with a manual transmission and it will the best car for the money you will ever own!

[@Cozzera]

You forget the hydraulic throwout bearing fails on the manual transmissions prematurely. The TDIs were not sold any longer due to the VW emissions scandal! (Where have you been the last 4 years?)

[@stephan6063]

Use injector cleaner. Use original parts

[@kungfuhustle6363]

Makes no difference carbon build up is guaranteed

[@smegmasmoothie7439]

@@kungfuhustle6363a lot of cars, even honda and toyota have carbon build up. it just depends on how you maintain a car.

[@user-ij6bh6zb3z]

What ever you say dude disagreeeee

[@stefan2796]

Don't buy a car with a DSG transmission! When they break it costs a fortune to have it repaired!

[@AutoMotivate]

Looks like its a diy swap for those who cant afford it

[@D3nn1s_NL]

The manual is more unreliable! So please don’t say anything if you don’t know a thing about it.

[@84jordie]

Would you advice buying the manual 6 speed instead of DSG?

[@stefan2796]

@@84jordie As an overall advice: yes. The DSG6 seems more durable than the DSG7. And be more careful buying a car with DSG when mileage is above 100K (160K km). Then the double clutch may have to be replaced soon (if it wasn't replaced already). Above 200K km the mechatronic can start to show problems (crack in the casing, chip failure, etc.). Driving a manual gives full control of course. It's a different way of driving. The DSG is comfortable driving.

[@84jordie]

@@stefan2796 I ask this cause there are 2 cars that I really like, both are Mk7 1.4 Tsi Golf, Manual has 160,000km on the clock, Automatic has 151,000km. Similar priced. Would the manual be the better option? The trim are the same, except the auto has the folding mirrors.

[@macalacalan1175]

What language is this chap speaking?

[@emrex6977]

English ? 😂

[@JoeFreeman42]

Agreed, he has a speech impediment or maybe just an unusual accent.

[@macalacalan1175]

@@JoeFreeman42 It's not an accent I've ever heard before - ? By the by, I have a 2020 Golf mark 7.5 Comfortline. It is real zippy, very comfortable, status free and the fuel economy is superb. However, I detest the electronic handbrake and hilltop buttons with a vengeance. It's my second Golf and after seven years I still can't out work out all the permutations and instead find it unnecessarily complicated and in some situations extremely dangerous. What I'd give for a manual handbrake! I loathe the updated heating/Airconditioning system which was previously simple to use. The default engine cutoff is an absolute nuisance as is the notification warning that appears on the screen every time you start the engine and need to manually cancel in order to read the screen. Also, what is the point of the headlight automatic switch? Apparently the Mark 8 is even worse with controls on the screen. I was distracted the other day when a warning g beep went off because I was too close to another car - which I already knew - and the warning sound distracted me from my task of avoiding that car. Stupid. I wish I'd bought a Toyota Corolla hatchback instead. 🦘

[@JoeFreeman42]

The content of this video is good but I'm afraid this guy does not speak English well enough to be making a video for an English speaking audience. He has some kind of speech impediment which is something I can't seem to get past. I really do mean this as constructive criticism.

[@jestruck]

WTF are you saying

[@JoeFreeman42]

@@jestruck I think what I said is perfectly clear, but I'll repeat it: The guy in this video has done a very good job but his speech impediment makes it difficult -- and at times impossible -- for me to understand what he's saying. He does not enunciate his words. My guess is that English is not his native language.

[@JasZg]

Nothing is quality this days,so why to pay extra money on German garbage??

[@JasZg]

@abarthspider3479 100000 km can made ANY single car on planet.Even indian one.Your problems will start now, don't worry.However,I don't believe you anyway,coz I did read reviews from many owner of this engines and everyone of them complained .Learn your lesson.Read, don't be a troll and fake .

[@capax1559]

You clearly have no clue what you are talking about...@@JasZg

[@JasZg]

@capax1559 I am professional driver by vocation. I use to drive big trucks,I served army and drove all kind of military and civilian vehicles, I replaced 13 cars privately,some of them(German ones) was ford, golf and currently I own c Klass w203. So I have no clue,right Colombo....HAHAHA By the way,would you love to do some bets here,publicly? So,sense you are so smart and educated why not to bet with me and bring some evidence about you and me here? Because I'm sick ok smart ass...es here on KZbin!

[@JasZg]

@capax1559 I am professional driver by vocation. I use to drive big trucks,I served army and drove all kind of military and civilian vehicles, I replaced 13 cars privately,some of them(German ones) was ford, golf and currently I own c Klass w203. So I have no clue,right Colombo....HAHAHA By the way,would you love to do some bets here,publicly? So,sense you are so smart and educated why not to bet with me and bring some evidence about you and me here?

[@Max_G43]

Which car do you think is more reliable?