2005 Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K) — Repair Solution

2.0L BLR 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Direct Inj Petrol · Poor Performance · Engine

Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K) Poor Performance Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf MK6 (1K)
Year: 2005
Engine: 2.0L BLR 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Direct Inj Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Poor Performance

Customer Complaint

Engine check light on dash, poor performance.

Problem Summary

Vehicle checked over. Scanned and investigated.

Tested the circuits, nothing obvious found. The codes did clear and did not come back for about a week.

The light came back on after a long drive at speed.

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Quick Facts

CodeVWMK05123
Vehicle2005 Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K)
Engine2.0L BLR 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Direct Inj Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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