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Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI R common faults.

2008–2013, coupé, petrol, 265 HP.

The fault list covers: CDLA engine, MQ350 transmission.

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2 fault write-ups. Both are important. No recall on the list.

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Known faults

2 important faults

2.0 TFSI (EA113): the high pressure pump cam follower wears through

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The same layout as in the naturally aspirated FSI, only in the turbocharged 2.0: the high pressure fuel pump is driven by the camshaft through a flat cam follower that relies on an oil film. The follower can wear through, and if it holes, it takes the camshaft lobe with it: the repair then includes the cylinder head. While driving you get hesitation under acceleration, stalling, and a low fuel pressure fault code. The follower can be removed and judged by eye, and that takes about ten minutes.

What to check

  • Ask when the cam follower was last inspected: this is routine maintenance on this engine
  • Ask for an invoice for the replacement; the follower sits under the high pressure pump and takes ten minutes to remove
  • On the test drive under load watch for hesitation and power dropouts
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Powered panoramic roof: binding rail, faulty actuator

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The panoramic roof starts failing between 60,000 and 100,000 km: the guide rail clogs with dirt, and the drive motor or the sensor fails. The roof does not open, stops halfway, or does not close properly.

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A roof that does not close also means water ingress: and the consequence is a mouldy cabin and a corroded control unit.

What to check

  • Open and close the panoramic roof fully, at least three times
  • Watch whether it moves evenly and does not stop halfway
  • Look at the guide rails: dirt, dried grease
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Checklist

Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI R

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Faults of this model

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Engine and transmission

CDLA · 2.0 TFSI (S3)

195 kW (265 HP) · petrol

MQ350 · 6-speed manual

manual · 6 speed

Torque limit400 Nm
MakerVolkswagen

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Variant data

What is in this version

Factory data

Trim
R
Body
coupé
Fuel
petrol
Transmission
manual
Engine size
1984 cc
Power
195 kW (265 HP)
Drive
FWD
Production
2008–2013

Factory service interval

The manufacturer specifies this for this version. Of the mileage and the time, the one that comes first is the one that counts.

  • Air filter

    • 60,000 km or 4 years

  • Cabin (pollen) filter

    • 30,000 km or 2 years

  • Engine oil and oil filter

    • LongLife30,000 km or 2 years(valid only with LongLife-approved oil)
    • 15,000 km or 1 year

  • Brake fluid change

    • first: 3 years, then 2 years(first change at 3 years, then every two years)

  • Coolant (antifreeze) change

    • first: 193,000 km or 10 years, then 97,000 km or 5 years(G13 / G12++: first change at 120,000 miles or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles or 5 years)

  • Spark plugs, petrol

    • 60,000 km or 6 years
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Information, not an expert opinion

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  • A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
  • A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
  • You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.
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