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  • Longevity of a MK5 Golf

    I love my golf's.
    Between my wife and I , we have had 5 over about 8 years.

    I recently ran across this gumtree ad and though it was worth sharing.
    It demonstrates how well these little pocket rockets are made and with the right care - will keep on going.

    2007 VW Golf 1.9 tdi | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Leichhardt Area - Annandale | 1095207646

    At time of posting, this 2007 1.9L TDI has clocked 380,000kms. Unbelievable amount of miles. Still going strong.

    Note: This is not my car and i do not know the owner.
    Volkswagen -Enthusiasten

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    There's a VW Vortex thread on Mk5 GTIs mileage - ~200,000 miles (ie. not kms) seems reasonably common without major engine work. There's one on there at high 300,000 miles without any work!
    2018 Golf GTI, Manual - gone.
    2017 Golf 110tsi Trendline, manual (gone - gladly)
    2007 Golf GTI, Manual, (gone - sadly)
    1978 Golf GLS; 1972 Superbug, (memories)

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      I've got 220,000kms on my MY08 Golf GT Sport TDI and it's apples.

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        I hope mine can do another 200,000 klm's!
        185,000 klm's on my 2L TDI and it's still going well.
        Replaced flap valve, alternator pulley and a cracked water junction and that is about it touch wood.
        Service it myself every 10,000 to 15,000.
        I love my TDI that much that I will drive it till it's dead.
        MKV Sportsline Soot Belcher
        MKV Jetta FSI DSG

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