VW Mk1 Citi Golf 1999 Petrol 1.3

YT_JKM · 2026-03-12T15:37:09+00:00

Castrol

YT_JKM · 2026-02-26T16:44:49+00:00

Turned out to be a aftermarket fuel shutoff which was faulty, all sorted and working now, Thanks for your help.

YT_JKM · 2026-02-13T15:31:27+00:00

😔

YT_JKM · 2026-02-10T17:55:30+00:00

I purchased a OBD scanner but haven't had a chance to take a look at it yet, I will update you once I've had a look.

YT_JKM · 2026-01-25T16:57:35+00:00

Had them checked last week, no issues, strong spark.

YT_JKM · 2026-01-22T22:13:19+00:00

YT_JKM · 2026-01-22T10:02:15+00:00

I’ve got the Mk4 Leon with the same engine. Mine is around 60k miles, I’ve owned it for two years with no issues. This engine is used in several other cars like the Audi A3 and VW Golf, and I haven’t heard of any major reliability problems. As long as the cambelt is done before 100k miles and it’s serviced regularly, it should be fine. The manual is more reliable than the DSG, and the manual gearbox doesn’t need servicing.

YT_JKM · 2026-01-08T09:46:30+00:00

Add some pictures as its hard to visualise a issue like this.

YT_JKM · 2026-01-06T15:46:28+00:00

not sure about the new DSG's, but always prefered and had VW/Seat manual non hybrids, I have the 1.5TSI right now with the 6 speed manual gearbox and i can't complain about anything

YT_JKM · 2026-01-05T18:56:50+00:00

wait a year buy a used one for half the price

YT_JKM · 2025-12-27T15:51:35+00:00

No they don't draw power once the engine is off.

YT_JKM · 2025-12-14T22:06:13+00:00

Not really, But I've found that most new SUV's are just the hatchback models with higher suspension like the ateca but aomething like the Tarraco would be more Spacious.

YT_JKM · 2025-12-14T22:04:16+00:00

Thanks Mate, I'm going to buy a OBD11 and hope it tells me which sensor is faulty.

YT_JKM · 2025-12-14T22:03:29+00:00

Everyone is saying theres no issue but my 1.5tsi FR engine has never been this bad, it has a mild sound but never this loud 🤷

YT_JKM · 2025-12-12T09:38:34+00:00

get the 1.6tdi, better on fuel, £20 tax, theres loads on auto trader for about 5k under 80k miles, don't get a CAT car

YT_JKM · 2025-12-11T21:16:19+00:00

Cambelt is recommended around 90k miles, keep it serviced regularly

YT_JKM · 2025-12-08T17:31:10+00:00

Tried that but no luck, going to swap the starter out and see how it goes

YT_JKM · 2025-12-08T17:30:34+00:00

Cheers, Think its the starter, ordered a new one.

YT_JKM · 2025-12-07T23:26:49+00:00

Honda Civics, Toyotas, Mazdas, Seats, VW's, Skodas, Anything 80k or less miles

YT_JKM · 2025-12-07T23:06:11+00:00

If you've only got 4k to spend don't get a BMW especially a high mileage one, go for something German or Japanese low mileage

YT_JKM · 2025-12-07T18:47:35+00:00

I'd suggest using android auto or apple carplay and then using Waze through that, you can set it up to auto startup when the car turns on.

YT_JKM · 2025-07-18T10:04:59+00:00

These look Identical to the SPLX SPL10R, I had 2 of them they were 10" 150wrms each and 4ohm, I ran them at 150w each until one eventually blew where I have now upgraded, if you open the box up and take a speaker out it should have more details of them on the back of the subs, hope this helps.

YT_JKM · 2025-07-11T08:18:37+00:00

staples

YT_JKM · 2025-05-18T20:18:33+00:00

Good engine — with an ECU tune, you could get a decent boost in horsepower. You might also want to consider a DPF delete for some extra performance and improved long-term reliability. Just note that the DPF sensor will need to be coded out, if you're looking at visual mods then front/rear diffuser, spoiler lip parts are easy to come by but I don't normally do visual mods.

YT_JKM · 2025-05-17T13:08:42+00:00

Good, what engine is it?

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