The Lemon Check Evidence-led fault report

Used vehicle research · first dataset

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 / Mk8

A source-linked view of 40 threads from uk.vwownersclub.com, www.vwvortex.com. This is a small forum sample, not a reliability survey.

40forum threads reviewed
21fault records retained
5threads retrieved incompletely
8threads excluded after validation

Where owners reported problems

Counts show distinct owner identities within each category. They are not failure rates and should not be added together.

01

Engine

9 owners

8 entries

02

Electrical and Electronics

6 owners

7 entries

03

Body

2 owners

2 entries

What was reported

Open an entry to read source quotes. Owner wording may overlap because unrecognised phrases have not been merged with synonyms.

Engine

9 owners · 8 entries

engine management system

3owners
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2018, 2019, 2021

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 3 source quotes
MK7.5 has it and seemingly can no longer be defeated
Vehicle year 2019Open source thread

crankcase ventilation valve

1owner
1 source thread1 resolved recordYears 2018

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

Engine management

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2014

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

evaporative emissions leak detection module

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2016

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

exhaust gas recirculation system

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2015

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

intercooler

1owner
1 source thread1 resolved recordYears 2020

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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fault was traced to the intercooler. Had intercooler replaced.
Vehicle year 2020Mileage 17,800 milesOpen source thread

oil filter housing

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2015

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

oil pressure switch

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2015

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

Electrical and Electronics

6 owners · 7 entries

climate control system

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved records

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

engine idle control system

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2018

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

hybrid system

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved records

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

left bend-light bulb

1owner
1 source thread1 resolved recordYears 2015

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

stop-start system

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved records

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

voice control system

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved records

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

washer pump electrical connector

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved records

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

Body

2 owners · 2 entries

Panoramic sunroof

1owner
1 source thread1 resolved recordYears 2015

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

Read 1 source quote

Sunroof drain tubes

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2016

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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The dealer cleaned the drains a month or so ago
Vehicle year 2016Mileage 88,000 milesOpen source thread