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    2012 1.6 TDI Auto - considering a purchase

    Hi,
    Have just had my T5 transporter written off and am considering a 2012 1.6 TDI Auto caddy maxi.
    It has 25000 kms on the clock
    Any advice would be appreciated on what problems to look for
    could anyone advise if this is post DSG problems?
    Cheers
    Matt
    Tags: advice, appreciated, auto, problems, tdi
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    I believe, and I will stand corrected if somebody has more accurate info, that the 2012 still has the problematic DQ200 7-speed dry-clutch DSG.

    So you are looking for a Caddy that has been serviced religiously with a VW dealer or reputable VW-specialist mechanic, including DSG servicings every 60,000km. The 1.6 TDI is a diesel-gate engine, so you may want to know if it has been "updated" with the software fix and the extra intake airflow smoother grid.

    Good luck and good hunting.
    1997 Golf CL, 2011 Caddy Life TDI, 2007 Golf TDI, 1996 Vento GL (red), 2008 Skoda Octavia TDI
    1996 Vento GL (white) - RIP

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      Cheers thanks for the reply
      It’s a MAXI TDI2502K MY13 with a 7 SP AUTO DIRECT SHIFT
      Is this the auto your taking about?
      Cheers
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        Yes, I believe the 7-speed auto direct shift would be the DQ200 7-speed DSG gearbox that has had issues. I believe that the mechtronics software update fixes the issues but then it is down to a matter of how it has been driven by the previous operator and how well it has been maintained.
        1997 Golf CL, 2011 Caddy Life TDI, 2007 Golf TDI, 1996 Vento GL (red), 2008 Skoda Octavia TDI
        1996 Vento GL (white) - RIP

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