Golf 118 TSI Engine Failures and Service Campaign 24S4

[VW Convert]

I have a 2011 118tsi wagon which has already had the piston cracking issue repaired (VWA Goodwill organised by the dealer) a few years ago, but it was rear-ended a couple of weeks ago and the insurance assessor says the repair cost+salvage is about the same as the insured value and has asked me if I would prefer a write-off. I really like my car, but if the piston issue could recur, write-off might be the best option.

So, does anyone know if the piston cracking issue is completely fixed by the repair or if it happens again?

I'm sure I've read a couple of instances of piston cracking issue re-occurring but could be wrong.

I reckon there are countless 118TSI owners who would jump at the offer of the car being written off and receiving a reasonable payout rather than what it's worth on the second hand market.

[brad]

Take the money and run.

Buy a 2nd hand Octavia 110 wagon - preferably manual.

[Lucas_R]

Take the money and run.

^ this

[The_Hawk]

+1 to take the money, especially if it's good money.

[tigger73]

I’m not even sure why someone would be asking this question in this thread...

I think if you got a reasonable payout I’d take it and be grateful you dodged a bullet in total loss due to engine failure down the track.


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[Pippiti]

Take the money and run.

Buy a 2nd hand Octavia 110 wagon - preferably manual.

Thanks for the suggestion. No manual versions available anywhere near me, but hoping an auto is worth a look.

[brad]

Thanks for the suggestion. No manual versions available anywhere near me, but hoping an auto is worth a look.

What's you budget?

[Pippiti]

I didn’t fancy having to go out to car yards to find a replacement, and the big problems (pistons, gearbox and clutch) had all already been fixed by VW, but I get the issue with poor resale.

The car has been written off now anyway.

Thanks everyone for your input.

[Pippiti]

What’s my budget?
Up to about 13k

[Alrightm8]

Dear all,

I appreciate your inputs and guidance in dealing with VW, I only wish I'd found out about this forum a bit earlier in my life as I've unfortunately had to go through the pain of being charged $2000 for the repair of a cracked piston on my 118 TSI, as VWA only agreed to cover the parts. I'm not sure if it's still worth tracing VWA for a refund for this repair bill since I've already paid them.

Here's my story:
1.MK6 2012 118 TSI, purchased as pre-owned from a VW dealer in 2015 (32k).
2.First pump replaced by local mechanic in 2016 ($800)
3.Second water pump replaced under goodwill in 2019 (labour $400)
4.DSG replaced under goodwill in 2019 (free)
5.93k now in 2020, with a cracked piston, VWA came back and said they would only cover the parts, the labour was $2000, which I agreed to it.

Now by reading your experience, maybe I should have been more persistent and determined when dealing with them.