2014 Golf GTD 74,000 miles any issues to look out for?

AnastieByte · 17 Jan 2020 at 15:42

My son has leased for the past 4 years and now wants to buy his own car.

He's seen a Golf GTD with 74000 miles on the clock, manual gearbox, full-service history and 5 previous owners for £10,500. My concern is that 5 owners appear to be a lot?? and is there anything he should look out for on this sort of mileage? He drives a decent distance of around 40 miles return to work so DPF issues don't concern me.

Large repair bills do !

https://www.north-sands.co.uk/used-car-volkswagen-golf-20-tdi-bluemotion-tech-gtd-5dr-10028

Fusion · 17 Jan 2020 at 17:06

Don’t think there are any major weaknesses really. Got a MK6 GT diesel myself. Had it from 42k and it’s just coming up to 100k. Biggest issue I’ve had was a top mount that needed replacing after driving over a speed bump (wasn’t going particularly fast)!

Mine only had one previous owner though, full VWSH. I always service on the nail and run on V-Power. Not had any DPF issues or similar, and I do a ~37mile round trip to work.

Check it’s had the cambelt and water pump done, it’s due at 5 years old. Think it’s about £400 at VW, you can have it done elsewhere for less though. Rate mine highly as an all arounder. Still on original clutch. 48/49 MPG measured at pump.

Edit- £549 for cambelt and water pump at VW now! I’d look to have it done elsewhere for that price.

jpaul · 17 Jan 2020 at 17:25

check how the recorded, service and mileage intervals match with 70K & 5 owners, ie no clocking.
cloth seat squab+bolsters, and bonnet, look clean, pics don't show tyre make clearly.

AnastieByte · 17 Jan 2020 at 17:55

Thanks for all the helpful advice as ever. Would 5 owners not frighten you off?

Fusion · 17 Jan 2020 at 17:57

It's not ideal. More owners = more variables as to previous treatment. Why did the previous owners get rid? That's what I'd be wondering.

mjt · 17 Jan 2020 at 18:13

AnastieByte said:
Thanks for all the helpful advice as ever. Would 5 owners not frighten you off?

5 owners on a 5-year-old car? I'd run a mile! The GTD is hardly a rare beast.
Could be clocked as well.

Scania · 17 Jan 2020 at 19:02

The choice of car is sound, just not this one.

One owner and FSH is what you should be looking for, it’s not exactly a rare car - and don’t be afraid to travel if you spot a particularly good one.

TheVoice · 17 Jan 2020 at 19:04

Considering the way most GTDs seem to be driven, I can't imagine what sort of punishment 5 different people will have inflicted on it.

AnastieByte · 17 Jan 2020 at 19:09

Thanks all reinforced my opinion. Walk away it is!

layte · 17 Jan 2020 at 23:45

TheVoice said:
Considering the way most GTDs seem to be driven, I can't imagine what sort of punishment 5 different people will have inflicted on it.

Commonly driven by people who would have much rather had a GTI or R but their company car plan forced a diesel.

Nasher · 18 Jan 2020 at 21:23

Lots of owners isn't bad if the history is well documented, but you'll probably only find that on more exotic and classic stuff.

5 owners on a 5 year old a white goods car like a Golf = walk.