VW just cost a little more to repair.. Focus on the Miles, and service records!!

See if the turbo, water pump, timing belt, or clutch has been replace, it's all over due..

Had problems with my turbo on my 01 at like 160K, clutch went to slipping after the replacement turbo, then water pump, and car later died after head gasket popped at 172K...

Takes a little patience to work on them, but it's not hard, just grab all the odd ball tools..lol


Air bag will not effect emissions, but take a scanner to pull codes!