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Volkswagen Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Common OBD2 fault codes found on Volkswagen vehicles with model-specific causes, known issues, TSBs, and adjusted repair cost estimates. Each guide is tailored for Volkswagen owners.

Electrical

P0010Moderate

"A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2006-2024

The EA888 engine uses a camshaft adjuster solenoid that can fail due to oil contamination. VW recomm...

P0219High

Engine Overspeed Condition

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The DSG dual-clutch transmission can occasionally cause P0219 during rapid downshifts if the mechatr...

P0327Moderate

Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

The Mk5 and Mk6 Golf with TSI/TFSI EA888 engines have a known knock sensor wiring chafe issue. The h...

P0380Low

Glow Plug / Heater Circuit "A" Malfunction

Volkswagen Golf TDI2005-2021

The Golf TDI commonly sets P0380 from a failed glow plug control module or aged plugs around 120,000...

P0500Moderate

Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Malfunction

Volkswagen Golf2003-2024

The Golf uses a Hall-effect speed sensor on the transmission. On DSG-equipped models, the sensor is ...

P0501Moderate

Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Range/Performance

Volkswagen Golf2003-2024

Mk5 and Mk6 Golf are notorious for rear ABS sensor wiring chafing where the harness runs along the t...

P0502Moderate

Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input

Volkswagen Golf2003-2024

Mk5 and Mk6 Golf are prone to rear ABS sensor harness chafing along the trailing arm. Once the insul...

P0503Moderate

Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Intermittent/Erratic/High

Volkswagen Golf2003-2024

Mk5 and Mk6 Golf often log P0503 from rear ABS sensor wiring that has chafed but not yet shorted to ...

P0504Moderate

Brake Switch "A"/"B" Correlation

Volkswagen Golf2003-2024

Mk6 and Mk7 Golf are covered by a 2014 VW recall for brake light switch failures that produce P0504 ...

P0508Moderate

Idle Air Control System Circuit Low

Volkswagen Golf1998-2006

Mk4 Golf 1.8T (AGU, AWP) IAC valves frequently develop internal coil shorts after the bore packs wit...

P0509Moderate

Idle Air Control System Circuit High

Volkswagen Golf1998-2006

Mk4 Golf 1.8T owners commonly see P0509 after a throttle body service when the IAC connector is left...

P0562Moderate

System Voltage Low

Volkswagen Golf2003-2024

The Golf Mk5 and Mk6 with the 1.4 TSI can develop alternator pulley clutch failure, where the overru...

P0600High

Serial Communication Link Malfunction

Volkswagen Golf2004-2024

On Golf Mk5 and Mk6 models, P0600 is sometimes triggered by water intrusion into the ECU housing loc...

P0606Critical

ECM/PCM Processor Fault

Volkswagen Golf2004-2024

Mk5 to Mk8 Golf models with Bosch MED17/ME17 ECUs frequently set P0606 from a weak battery or a poor...

P0670Low

Glow Plug Control Module Circuit

Volkswagen Golf TDI2005-2021

On the Golf TDI the glow plug control module is a smart unit that monitors each plug and reports fau...

P0671Moderate

Cylinder 1 Glow Plug Circuit

Volkswagen Golf TDI2005-2021

The Golf TDI control module monitors each plug individually, so a single failed cylinder 1 plug sets...

P0672Moderate

Cylinder 2 Glow Plug Circuit

Volkswagen Golf TDI2005-2021

The Golf TDI control module monitors each plug individually, so a single failed cylinder 2 plug sets...

P0673Moderate

Cylinder 3 Glow Plug Circuit

Volkswagen Golf TDI2005-2021

The Golf TDI control module monitors each plug individually, so a single failed cylinder 3 plug sets...

P0674Moderate

Cylinder 4 Glow Plug Circuit

Volkswagen Golf TDI2005-2021

The Golf TDI control module monitors each plug individually, so a single failed cylinder 4 plug sets...

P2008Moderate

Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2004-2024

The Golf with 2.0 TFSI and 2.0 TDI engines commonly triggers P2008 due to actuator connector corrosi...

Emissions

P0011Moderate

"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2006-2024

The 1.4 TSI (CAXA/CAVD) engines from 2006-2014 are notorious for timing chain stretch causing P0011....

P0014Moderate

Camshaft Position B - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The Golf shares the VAG variable valve timing setup, and the camshaft adjustment valve (N205 region)...

P0015Moderate

"B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2006-2024

The 1.4 TSI engines from 2006-2014 are particularly prone to timing chain issues causing P0015. An u...

P0021Moderate

"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)

Volkswagen Touareg2005–2024

The Touareg 3.0 TFSI EA837 V6 and 3.0 TDI V6 are the typical P0021 candidates. On the 3.0 TDI (CASA,...

P0022Moderate

"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Retarded (Bank 2)

Volkswagen Touareg2005–2024

The Touareg 3.0 TFSI V6 and 3.0 TDI V6 (CASA, CASB) are the typical P0022 candidates. On the 3.0 TDI...

P0113Low

Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

VW integrates the IAT sensor into the MAF sensor (part number G70/G42). A standalone IAT sensor is n...

P0131Moderate

O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The EA888 2.0 TSI and 1.4 TSI engines use wideband (AFR) sensors rather than traditional narrowband ...

P0135Low

O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 1)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

On TSI engines the upstream sensor is threaded into the turbo downpipe and sees very high heat. Bosc...

P0136Moderate

O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 2)

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

EA888 oil consumption is the recurring villain here. Burning oil coats the downstream sensor element...

P0137Moderate

O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1, Sensor 2)

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

EA888 TSI engines commonly throw P0137 from oil contamination on the sensor element rather than true...

P0138Moderate

O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1, Sensor 2)

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

On EA888 TSI engines, leaking injectors and HPFP wear are documented causes of real rich conditions ...

P0139Moderate

O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1, Sensor 2)

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

EA888 oil consumption is a major cause of slow-response failures because oil coats the sensor elemen...

P0140Moderate

O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1, Sensor 2)

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

EA888 TSI engines see P0140 most often from heater element burnout combined with oil-contaminated se...

P0141Low

O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 2)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

VW uses Bosch sensors as OEM on most Golf models. The EA888 engine's downstream sensor can be tight ...

P0143Moderate

O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1, Sensor 3)

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

This code applies primarily to specific engine configurations. On the Golf, P0143 is rare and shows ...

P0144Moderate

O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1, Sensor 3)

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

This code applies primarily to specific engine configurations. On the Golf, P0144 appears mainly on ...

P0145Moderate

O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1, Sensor 3)

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

This code applies primarily to specific engine configurations. On the Golf, P0145 appears mainly on ...

P0146Moderate

O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1, Sensor 3)

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

This code applies primarily to specific engine configurations. On the Golf, P0146 appears mainly on ...

P0147Low

O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 3)

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

This code applies primarily to specific engine configurations. On the Golf, P0147 appears mainly on ...

P0400Moderate

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Malfunction

Volkswagen Golf2003-2024

The 1.9 TDI and 2.0 TDI engines are well-known for EGR valve carbon clogging, especially in stop-and...

P0401Low

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Flow Insufficient

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The Golf TDI (diesel) is the classic P0401 candidate because heavy soot production cakes the EGR val...

P0402Moderate

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive Detected

Volkswagen Golf2009–2024

Golf TDI models with the EA189 (pre-Dieselgate) and EA288 (post-fix) engines commonly throw P0402 af...

P0403Moderate

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circuit Malfunction

Volkswagen Golf2009–2024

On EA189 TDI Golfs, P0403 frequently appears together with P0402 after the Dieselgate emissions soft...

P0404Moderate

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circuit Range/Performance

Volkswagen Golf2009–2024

EA189 and EA288 Golf TDIs throw P0404 frequently after the Dieselgate update because the new EGR str...

P0405Moderate

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor "A" Circuit Low

Volkswagen Golf2009–2024

On EA189 and EA288 TDI Golfs, P0405 is often caused by harness chafing where the EGR loom passes nea...

P0406Moderate

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor "A" Circuit High

Volkswagen Golf2009–2024

EA189 and EA288 TDI Golfs occasionally throw P0406 after harness work or accessory installation that...

P0407Moderate

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor "B" Circuit Low

Volkswagen Golf2012–2024

P0407 is uncommon on Golf TDIs because most 4-cylinder EA189/EA288 engines only have a single EGR po...

P0408Moderate

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor "B" Circuit High

Volkswagen Golf2012–2024

P0408 is rare on Golf TDIs because most EA189/EA288 4-cylinder engines lack a sensor B. When it appe...

P0410Low

Secondary Air Injection System Malfunction

Volkswagen Golf2003-2024

The secondary air pump on the 2.0 FSI and EA888 engines is located in the front of the engine bay an...

P0411Low

Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Flow Detected

Volkswagen Golf2003-2024

P0411 on the Golf is almost always caused by the combination valve (N112) sticking from carbon build...

P0420Moderate

Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

Diesel TDI Golfs rarely set P0420, this code shows up almost entirely on the petrol TSI and TFSI eng...

P0421Moderate

Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

Golf TSI and TFSI models with the EA888 engine commonly show P0421 between 120,000 and 180,000 km, o...

P0422Moderate

Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

On Golf TSI and TFSI models with the EA888 engine, the main cat sits in the underfloor section after...

P0423Moderate

Heated Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2019-2024

P0423 on Mk8 Golf TSI models with the EA211 evo and EA888 evo4 engines points to the heated catalyst...

P0424Moderate

Heated Catalyst Temperature Below Threshold (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2019-2024

On Mk8 Golf TSI variants with the EA211 evo and EA888 evo4 engines, P0424 often appears alongside 48...

P0430Moderate

Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The Golf is overwhelmingly an inline-4 platform, so a genuine P0430 is uncommon. It is relevant on t...

P0431Moderate

Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)

Volkswagen Touareg2005-2024

The VW Touareg with the 3.6 FSI VR6 and 3.0 TFSI V6 engines commonly triggers P0431 around 160,000 k...

P0432Moderate

Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)

Volkswagen Touareg2005-2024

The VW Touareg with 3.6 VR6 FSI, 3.0 TFSI V6, and 4.2 V8 FSI petrol engines sets P0432 around 180,00...

P0433Moderate

Heated Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)

Volkswagen Touareg2019-2024

The CR Touareg with 3.0 TFSI V6 (EA839) and 4.0 TFSI V8 mild-hybrid powertrains uses heated catalyst...

P0434Moderate

Heated Catalyst Temperature Below Threshold (Bank 2)

Volkswagen Touareg2019-2024

On the CR Touareg with 3.0 TFSI V6 (EA839) and 4.0 TFSI V8 mild-hybrid, P0434 frequently appears alo...

P2002High

Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The Golf TDI (1.6 and 2.0 diesel) is the most commonly affected model in the EU. The EA189 and EA288...

P2195Moderate

O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean (Bank 1, Sensor 1)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

On the 1.4 TSI and 1.2 TSI Golf, P2195 paired with P0171 is very often a real lean condition from a ...

P244AModerate

Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Too Low (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Passat TDI2008-2024

Passat 2.0 TDI with the EA189 and EA288 engines is a known offender for P244A after software-tuned D...

P244BHigh

Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Too High (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Passat TDI2008-2024

Passat 2.0 TDI EA189 and EA288 DPFs respond well to forced regeneration on a scan tool. Many indepen...

P246FCritical

DEF (AdBlue) System: Time Limit For Restricted Operation Mode Exceeded

Volkswagen Passat TDI2015-2024

Passat 2.0 TDI EA288 with Euro 6 standard uses SCR. VAG's countdown is around 800 km after P246F set...

Ignition

P0016High

Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The 1.4 TSI (EA111) from 2006-2014 is notorious for timing chain stretch, often as early as 60,000-8...

P0017High

Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)

Volkswagen Touareg2005–2024

The Touareg 3.0 TFSI shares the EA837 V6 with the Audi A6 and has the same camshaft adjuster failure...

P0018High

Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A)

Volkswagen Touareg2005–2024

The Touareg 3.0 TFSI EA837 V6 and 3.0 TDI V6 are the typical P0018 sources. On the 3.0 TDI (CASA, CA...

P0019High

Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor B)

Volkswagen Touareg2005–2024

The Touareg 3.0 TDI V6 (CASA, CASB) is the prime P0019 candidate due to the well-documented timing c...

P0328Moderate

Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

Mk5 and Mk6 Golf with the EA113 1.8T and the EA888 sometimes log P0328 after an intake manifold repl...

P0335Critical

Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Malfunction

Volkswagen Golf2003-2024

On the 1.9 TDI (ALH/BEW) and 2.0 TDI (BKD/CBDB) engines, the crankshaft position sensor is located o...

P0340High

Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

VW uses Hall-effect CMP sensors on its TSI/TFSI engines. On the EA888 the sensor sits at the back of...

P0341Moderate

Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance

Volkswagen Golf2006-2024

The 1.4 TSI (CAXA) in Golf Mk5 and Mk6 is infamous for timing chain stretch, often triggering P0341 ...

P0342Moderate

Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)

Volkswagen Golf2008-2024

EA888 engines in Mk6 and Mk7 Golf use a Hall-effect camshaft position sensor that fails with a low-s...

P0343Moderate

Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)

Volkswagen Golf2008-2024

EA888 in Mk6 and Mk7 Golf commonly logs P0343 when the cam sensor wiring breaks where it enters the ...

Fuel System

P0087High

Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The 2.0 TDI (CR) diesel engines commonly trigger P0087 due to fuel filter contamination or high-pres...

P0101Moderate

Mass Air Flow Sensor Range/Performance

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

VW uses Bosch hot-film MAF sensors. On the EA888, the intake tract has multiple joints and a charge ...

P0102Moderate

Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input

Volkswagen Golf2008–2024

The Golf TFSI (EA888) commonly throws P0102 when the carbon buildup on intake valves restricts airfl...

P0103Moderate

Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit High Input

Volkswagen Golf2008–2024

Golf TFSI (EA888) P0103 is less common than P0102, but appears when the Bosch MAF fails internally w...

P0171Moderate

System Too Lean (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The PCV valve, also called the crankcase breather or oil separator, is the most common P0171 trigger...

P0172Moderate

System Too Rich (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The EA888 TSI engine often triggers P0172 from an N80 purge valve that sticks open and continuously ...

P0173Moderate

Fuel Trim Malfunction (Bank 2)

Volkswagen Touareg2010-2024

Touareg with the 3.0 TFSI petrol or 3.0 TDI diesel V6 commonly sees P0173 driven by Bank 2 lambda se...

P0174Moderate

System Too Lean (Bank 2)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

Standard TSI and TFSI Golf models are inline-four and single-bank, so they do not set P0174. Only th...

P0175Moderate

System Too Rich (Bank 2)

Volkswagen Touareg2010-2024

Touareg with the 3.0 TFSI V6 typically sets P0175 after a Bank 2 injector starts seeping at idle. Re...

P0191Moderate

Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The EA888 2.0 TSI direct injection engine uses a high-pressure fuel rail sensor (G247) that operates...

P0201Moderate

Injector Circuit / Open - Cylinder 1

Volkswagen Golf2004-2024

On TSI petrol Golfs the injector connectors sit close to the cylinder head and the locking clips bec...

P0202Moderate

Injector Circuit / Open - Cylinder 2

Volkswagen Golf2004-2024

On TSI petrol Golfs the injector connectors sit close to the cylinder head and the locking clips bec...

P0203Moderate

Injector Circuit / Open - Cylinder 3

Volkswagen Golf2004-2024

On TSI petrol Golfs the injector connectors sit close to the cylinder head and the locking clips bec...

P0204Moderate

Injector Circuit / Open - Cylinder 4

Volkswagen Golf2004-2024

On TSI petrol Golfs the injector connectors sit close to the cylinder head and the locking clips bec...

P0205Moderate

Injector Circuit / Open - Cylinder 5

Volkswagen Golf2004-2024

Standard four-cylinder Golfs do not have a cylinder 5, so P0205 only applies to the five-cylinder 2....

P0206Moderate

Injector Circuit / Open - Cylinder 6

Volkswagen Golf2004-2024

Standard four-cylinder Golfs do not have a cylinder 6, so P0206 only applies to the VR6 Golf R32. Th...

P0234High

Turbocharger/Supercharger "A" Overboost Condition

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The EA888 2.0 TSI in GTI models and the 1.4 TSI are common triggers for P0234. VW uses the N75 boost...

P0299Moderate

Turbocharger/Supercharger "A" Underboost Condition

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TDI are frequent triggers for P0299. The plastic charge pipes on the EA888 can c...

P0506Moderate

Idle Air Control System RPM Lower Than Expected

Volkswagen Golf1998-2010

Mk4 Golf with the 1.8T (AGU, AWP) is famous for idle air control valve coking. The valve sits on the...

P0507Moderate

Idle Control System RPM Higher Than Expected

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

VW TSI engines use electronic throttle and are prone to carbon buildup on the throttle body due to d...

P2004Moderate

Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2004-2024

The Golf Mk5 and Mk6 with the 2.0 TFSI (EA113/EA888) and 2.0 TDI (EA189/EA288) engines are extremely...

P2006Moderate

Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Closed (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2004-2024

The Golf 2.0 TDI is the most common model to trigger P2006 in Europe, as diesel engines produce more...

P2015Moderate

Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2008-2024

The Golf Mk6 and Mk7 with the 2.0 TDI CR (CBAB, CFHC, CRLB engine codes) are the single most common ...

P2187Moderate

System Too Lean at Idle (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The Golf with 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TFSI engines commonly triggers P2187 due to PCV system failures. The E...

P2188Moderate

System Too Rich at Idle (Bank 1)

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The Golf TSI engines (EA111 and EA888) commonly trigger P2188 from leaking fuel injector seals and a...

Cooling System

Misfire

EVAP System

P0440Low

Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

The Mk5 and Mk6 Golf with the N80 purge valve have a well-known failure where the valve sticks open ...

P0441Low

Evaporative Emission System: Incorrect Purge Flow

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The Golf shares EVAP architecture with the rest of the VAG range and the N80 purge valve is the clas...

P0442Low

Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (Small Leak)

Volkswagen Golf2003-2024

The Golf Mk5 and Mk6 have a known issue with the N80 purge valve sticking, which can trigger P0442. ...

P0446Low

Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

VW EVAP systems use an N80 purge valve and a separate vent valve. P0446 on the Golf typically points...

P0447Low

Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Open

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

On the Mk5 and Mk6 Golf, the vent valve is integrated into the charcoal canister near the rear axle....

P0448Low

Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Shorted

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

On Mk5 and Mk6 Golf the vent valve harness runs along the underbody and is exposed to road debris. C...

P0449Low

Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Valve/Solenoid Circuit Malfunction

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

P0449 on the Mk5 and Mk6 Golf almost always traces to the N115 vent valve at the charcoal canister. ...

P0454Low

Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Intermittent

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

On Mk5 and Mk6 Golf the FTP sensor is part of the fuel pump module, accessible under the rear seat. ...

P0455Moderate

Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (Large Leak)

Volkswagen Polo2005-2024

The Polo shares many EVAP components with the VW Golf. The N80 purge valve is a common failure point...

P0456Low

Evaporative Emission System: Very Small Leak

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The Golf shares EVAP architecture with the rest of the VAG range. The N80 purge valve is the most co...

P0457Low

Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Fuel Cap Loose/Off)

Volkswagen Golf2005–2024

VW Golf uses a bayonet-style fuel cap that must be turned until it clicks. Owners frequently report ...

P0496Low

Evaporative Emission System: High Purge Flow

Volkswagen Golf2005-2024

The Golf shares EVAP architecture with the wider VAG range, and the N80 purge valve is the usual P04...

Transmission

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