The "Second Hand" / "2nd Hand" MK6 Golf Thread

[vdubmotorworx]

MY Is model year so when it was built. Generally the longer the model has been out the better as all the "niggles" have been sorted out. mk6 gti is quite good as not much changed from the mk5. Early mk5 like 2006-2007 had issues but from 2008 they where ok.

The last of the model is always best! So if you want a mk6 and now the mk7 is out you want the last year mk6 was produced...

[AdamD]

MY Is model year so when it was built. Generally the longer the model has been out the better as all the "niggles" have been sorted out. mk6 gti is quite good as not much changed from the mk5. Early mk5 like 2006-2007 had issues but from 2008 they where ok.

Model Year is not the year of manufacture; they can be as much as 6 months out (ie MY12 beginning from ~June 2011 manufacture). A Model Year designates a certain trim/specification level - VW may make small running changes over the life of a model.

The Mk6 GTI was available in Australia from MY10 (mid-late 2009 builds) through MY13 (late 2012 builds).

See these threads for a list of the changes:
MY10
MY11 Models - Changes + New Unlimited Kilometre Warranty
Volkswagen Golf Model Year MY11.5 Changes
Volkswagen Golf, Golf Wagon and Jetta Model Year (MY12) 2012 Changes
MY13 Changes

[GTI_GRANT]

MY Is model year so when it was built. Generally the longer the model has been out the better as all the "niggles" have been sorted out. mk6 gti is quite good as not much changed from the mk5. Early mk5 like 2006-2007 had issues but from 2008 they where ok.

The last of the model is always best! So if you want a mk6 and now the mk7 is out you want the last year mk6 was produced...

Thank you for the swift reply and moving my post mate! Sorry am only new to this but I will learn from my mistakes.

In regards to your reply which was the last midel of the mk 6?

[GTI_GRANT]

Also just wondering I've read mixed posts and Internet sites about the dsg issues! I mean surely if I buy one its not a case of luck or unlucky getting a good one or not! Just reading up on this issue is making me reconsider buying one... The dsg issue isn't that bad is it? Or am I pretty safe to buy one? Does it depend on how the previous owner drove the car? Does it depend on if they got the major service at the recommended 60k mark which includes the dsg service? Like is there any way of telling that the car I'm buying won't have these issues? Eg: getting a proper vw mechanic to look over it/test it.

[brad]

Hi only registered tonight after reading and researching on the net for weeks on end and came across this site, and I'm glad I did.

Ok so I'm looking at buying a dsg golf gti 2010, 2011 or 2012 model. just wanted help or advice choosing which one to go for. Obviously I just want the best model possible, so which model is safest and certain problems fixed/erraticed eg dsg gear box faults/problems, are there any differences between the 3 year models interior/exterior.... All those kind of things! Also what does my10, my11 and my 12 mean and what's the difference between the 3. Any help info or advice would be so much appreciated.
Thankyou for your time

My rule of thumb is buy the newest you can afford in the best condition possible

6sp DSG is pretty reliable these days. Or get a manual. They are a sweet shifting box.

[GTI_GRANT]

My rule of thumb is buy the newest you can afford in the best condition possible

6sp DSG is pretty reliable these days. Or get a manual. They are a sweet shifting box.

Thanks for the reply mate! Yea well I suppose that makes sense. As for the transmission, I have to buy an auto as I had a brain op quite a few years back so I have a restricted license. I can only drive auto and haven't got full function of my left hand/arm.

[GTI_GRANT]

My rule of thumb is buy the newest you can afford in the best condition possible

6sp DSG is pretty reliable these days. Or get a manual. They are a sweet shifting box.

Thanks for the reply mate! Yea well I suppose that makes sense. As for the transmission, I have to buy an auto as I had a brain op quite a few years back so I have a restricted license. I can only drive auto and haven't got full function of my left hand/arm.

[brad]

Thanks for the reply mate! Yea well I suppose that makes sense. As for the transmission, I have to buy an auto as I had a brain op quite a few years back so I have a restricted license. I can only drive auto and haven't got full function of my left hand/arm.

Brain damage? You'll make a perfect VW owner. :-p

[GTI_GRANT]

Brain damage? You'll make a perfect VW owner. :-p

Haha na mate brain operation which affected my left hand side! So now I have a restricted license... Can only drive auto and had to have power steering... Always loved manual but haven't legally allowed to drive it! Now ice found out about the dsg I can have a bit of fun legally haha

[AdamD]

Thank you for the swift reply and moving my post mate! Sorry am only new to this but I will learn from my mistakes.

In regards to your reply which was the last midel of the mk 6?

As per my previous reply to you here, the last Mk6 GTI was MY13. Mk7 production started at the very tail end of 2012.