Golf GTI buyers guide MK5 & MK6 (2005-2012) Avoid common faults on a Golf GTI (2.0TFSI & 2.0TSI)

MK5 Golf GTI and MK6 Golf GTI buyers guide and review for 2005-2012 Golf GTI including the Edition 30, Edition 35, and Pirelli edition. We identify common faults of the MK5 GTI and MK6 GTI and what your should look out for before you buy and own a Golf GTI with the 2.0TFSI and 2.0TSI engine. Avoid buying a Golf GTI that has problems or reliability issues by following our buyer's guide. All you need to know about the MK5 VW Golf GTI and MK6 Golf GTI before buying. Avoid the mistakes of buying a Golf GTI as a project and attempting to fix electrical issues or common faults with our guide. This buyer's guide covers the MK5 and MK6 Golf GTI from 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 in all variants from standard to Edition 30, Edition 35, and Pirelli both for the 2.0T EA113 and 2.0TSI EA888 gen 1 (generation 1) engine. We help you avoid buying an expensive money pit no matter whether you want a track car or a hot hatchback for the country roads.

The issues discussed in our buyer's guide to the Golf GTI include wheel arch rust and corrosion, common faults with the diverter valve, and the cam follower.

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[itzJKB]

MK6 is such a handsome car till this day !

[richardhyland]

I've had my MK5 for 2 years, absolutely love it

[sunsetgarage]

Hands down the MK5 with its EA113 is much better. There’s a good reason VW held onto the timing belt for their first R model.

[marklaroche]

Mk5 gti hands down. It's such a fantastic all-rounder. I have owned mine for 7 years. Great fun.

[MikelDog]

Here's a buyers guide. Mk5 is better. Tfsi EA113 is much more reliable than the mk6 1st gen EA888. The mk5 provides much more feedback due to the gen 2 steering rack.

[_Mk]

After owning both i much prefer the mk6 everyday and is probably a bit better to mod the mk5 has the timeless front end and is easier to make big hp numbers out it’s fsi then the mk6 tsi

[gregprevite]

I’ve had 2 mk6. A 2.5 golf and now a golf r both have been fantastic.

[Zaļā_Tēja]

As a mk5 Jetta owner I really enjoy videos like this :) I would add that a common issue for the mk5's and mk6's is for sure electronics - door wiring harnesses, switches, power window motors, door lock actuators, inside air flow motors - flap openers, etc. I should know, my jetta has 375k kilometers at the moment and I had it for 5 years :D But nevertheless, stunning cars, if you have arms and a bit of knowledge + youtube, and aftermarket parts, you can get anything done for a couple of quid. I imagine that if you would go to the mechanic for those issues, it would be costly, but if you like doing stuff then these cars are for you! +Basically all parts are available in a wide range of prices

[TeoJogRR]

Good. But the ED35 is also a EA113 engine. And the picture of the EA888 is a picture of a CDL engine from the 6R and ED35. Also ED35 beeing the CDL engine has the K04 and stronger internals like S3 and 6R and with just a map they go up to 300bhp. Cheers

[paulmichael]

Brilliant I have waited a long time for someone to do a video like this. I have owned 4 mk5 gti’s and 1 mk6 gti very good cars

[jermainerobinson]

Very good and professional really enjoyed it keep the videos coming 👏🏾👊🏽👍🏾

[Drpepperkiller]

So glad to have owned both of these relics

[koenji]

Thanks your video was very helpful. What would you choose as a weekend fun car that’ll do little miles? The 5 or the 6? I had a big bumper 16v and that was probably the best car I’ve ever owned 😊

[nikoladjurnic]

Very good video, you helped me learn something new.. Cheers

[danielnavarrovalencia]

Golf mk6 GTI ED35 and R model have 2.0 EA113 not EA888, just the mk6 GTI equip 1st generation EA888

[Georgespicedaddy]

My 2012 golf gti has 55k miles when I bought it 5 months ago

[paddaboi_]

i thought this channel would have more subs fr

[ujaycc]

I experienced drumming from the rear wheels and uneven tyre wear. All checked out with no faults but most off-putting. Had the same on my 7.5GTD Anyone else?

[lifeisshort]

Volkswagen is the best cars I had after Toyota you just don’t buy any ( 1.4 tsi 1.4 tfsi) (1.2 tsi 1.2 tfsi) motors because those ones are trash and most importantly is the service on time . I would recommend any 2.0 tsi/tdi with the DSG automatic gearbox it’s just great 👍 cars anything thing above the 2.0L you need to understand that it will cost a lot on ⛽️ gas