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Worry or Not
« on: September 07, 2014, 10:23:00 am »
Hi guys, is it something dodgy if the engine code is not listed in the V5? and found a sticker on the side of AAX. I thought 2007 model should be BWA?



possible an import GTI?
lovely spec though
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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2014, 11:23:56 am »
05/2005 - 07/2007 is listed as AXX.
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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2014, 11:36:18 am »
Mines an early 2006 with the BWA engine

The only 2007s with the AXX engine will be the imported GTIs that got brought over from Dubai by the likes of Motorpoint. These cars were actually 2005 build but sat around unsold in storage for a couple of years before getting registered on 07-plates. Check the 10th digit of the VIN to identify it's model year
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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2014, 11:50:38 am »
Quote from: J400uk on September 07, 2014, 11:36:18 am
Mines an early 2006 with the BWA engine

The only 2007s with the AXX engine will be the imported GTIs that got brought over from Dubai by the likes of Motorpoint. These cars were actually 2005 build but sat around unsold in storage for a couple of years before getting registered on 07-plates. Check the 10th digit of the VIN to identify it's model year

yeah but the VIN says it was built in 2006?
I will contact VW first thing on Monday to verify. 1 out few of I viewed last time was imported from UAE but has no service history.
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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2014, 05:52:40 pm »
Oh and i have checked there is a space saver spare wheel..so unsure if its an import or not..
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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2014, 06:52:13 pm »
My 1st gti was a 56 plate and it had a BWA fitted
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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2014, 08:48:25 pm »
After some digging, have a feeling this is an import..electric seat for driver and no engine code in V5 document..buy or no buy..hmm
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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2014, 08:51:50 pm »
If it's an import it's worth less than a uk car. You may also have difficulty selling in future.

The BWA is a better engine too (from a durability perspective), so I'd walk away and find a well looked after, straight, UK vehicle  :happy2:
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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2014, 09:05:24 pm »
Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on September 07, 2014, 08:51:50 pm
If it's an import it's worth less than a uk car. You may also have difficulty selling in future.

The BWA is a better engine too (from a durability perspective), so I'd walk away and find a well looked after, straight, UK vehicle  :happy2:

Cheers for the advice mate..i will call VW tomorrow and get confirmation..i have agreed to buy it but not paid yet..so close!!
Back to hunting mode then..
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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2014, 02:57:52 pm »
called VW this morning..and confirmed its an imported GTI..when I search again there are at least 3 with electric seats assuming thats the easier way to know for an import specs.. :confused:

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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2014, 03:02:48 pm »
Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on September 07, 2014, 08:51:50 pm
If it's an import it's worth less than a uk car.

Is this really true with a seven year old car that's well out of warrantee?
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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2014, 03:11:18 pm »
Quote from: bacillus on September 08, 2014, 03:02:48 pm
Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on September 07, 2014, 08:51:50 pm
If it's an import it's worth less than a uk car.

Is this really true with a seven year old car that's well out of warrantee?


It shows up on an HPI report, and the fact that it has differing spec from a UK car it's the sort of thing that raises concern. My mate unknowingly bought an Import Civic Type-R (not a JDM import). His insurance was a bit higher (security system not as good), and he struggled to sell it after.

Personally I wouldn't buy an import. . . :scared:
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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2014, 03:37:34 pm »
well this one doesnt show anything from the HPI check (strange there) even in the V5 states it was manufactured in 2007 (clearly stated in VIN is 2006 built model)..and this is not the 1st which I found..the only way I knew was by calling VW and they can tell you based on their database..
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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2014, 10:57:41 pm »
I personally wouldn't buy a car that has VIN and engine number discrepancies. You're worried now, think how a future buyer might be... Unless like me you don't care about selling you car as you have no intention to (stand fast a decent priced Golf R20 popes up for sale).
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Re: Worry or Not
« Reply #14 on: September 09, 2014, 11:44:52 pm »
When looking for one I came across an import, what drew me to that was the spec was a bit random and the service manual (gen vw one) was in German..

Spoke to my mate at vw, who ran the plates and could only come back.. Colour and model.. And said it must be an import as they didn't have any more info than that..

I said does that mean I should walk away from it...

He said these days imports are quite common, if the price is right for you then there's no reason to not have it..

If it's well looked after and the right spec and price then it could be the one...

I DID walk away from this import... It was a dog in the flesh.!!!
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