2015 GTI Performance

[Bladesg]

Hi all,

I’m looking to buy a 2015 GTI Performance and I would appreciate any help in regards to the following:

How do I know if it’s a MY15 or MY16?
If it turns out to be a MY16 should offer more because it has features an MY15 doesn’t have?
Does it not matter which MY it is?
In the used market how much should options like leather, sunroof and DAP add (this particular car has none of these options)?

thanks in advance

[ope126]

Firstly, nice choice of vehicle there!!!

Regarding MY15 / MY16 etc. they refer to the "Model Year".

Easiest way is to look at the actual "Build Date" of the vehicle. Then look at the "Compliance Date" of the vehicle.
These will lead you in the right direction.

Failing that, grab the VIN No. it will have relevant information that can be decoded via many online portals.

As for the specifics between the two Model Years, I will leave that to a MK7 guru on here that can help with the specifics...

When buying used, best to score as many options as possible!!!

[Bladesg]

Thanks for the response.

I understand what MY means but I couldn't find information in regards to the differences there might or might not be between the two model years. I'm pretty sure it was built in June 2016.

[WallySimmonds]

Didn't the MY2016 get an updated infotainment unit? When I bought my 2015 MY16 Highline they were raving on about Carplay and Android Auto being standard.

In some ways, it has advantages over the newer ones because of the physical dials.

I think the PP's hold their value fairly well - wasn't torque up at 370NM and doesn't it have some fancy diff?

[peekay34]

The Perfomance Pack has a limited slip diff, a better interior than the standard GTI, 19 Inch Wheels, 169 KW the torque. I have one but the MY15. The MY16 got a bigger screen (I have upgraded mine to the Discover Pro High Version with DAB) and also rear radar for Collision avoidance and lane assist I believe. They also came standard with Bi Xenon headlights across the years (which the standard GTI did not).

[Bladesg]

Thanks for the responses

Sorry, built June 2015 not 2016.

So other than the screen there aren’t any other differences?

[prn31]

The differences between the MY15 and MY16 is the Infotainment System - MIBII with 6.5 inch screen and Keyless Entry. There were no mechanical differences.

DAP II - Drivers Assistance Package with Blind spot Monitoring and Rear Traffic Alert was available as an option on late MY15 cars as was the Panoramic Sunroof.

[Bladesg]

Thanks

[prn31]

Forgot to mention that MIBII includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

[Bladesg]

Cheers. So the keyless entry was for M16 only?

[Bladesg]

Sorry, maybe a silly question but....

Is the engine stop/start button on the console part of the 'keyless access'?

[prn31]

Sorry, maybe a silly question but....

Is the engine stop/start button on the console part of the 'keyless access'?

Stop/start button is on the right side of the centre console. If it's not there it isn't an MY16 model...

[Bladesg]

Stop/start button is on the right side of the centre console. If it's not there it isn't an MY16 model...

thanks for confirming

[Bladesg]

It's looking likely I'll buy this car which is a little exciting. It is a 2015 MY15 and likely one of the very last MY15 PP's.

Won't be able to get it though for 2-3 weeks whilst the current owner waits for the new car to arrive. I should get around 6 or so months of the new car warranty balance and it's done around 35k kms.

Anything in particular I should look for or be aware of?

thanks in advance.