just bought a golf mk5 gti!! can someone give me there opinion

[m77kyk]

Hello im a new owner of a mk5 golf gti... its a 2006 with a dsg gearbox its coverd 107k it had a dsg service 2 years ago with 96000 miles on the car my mate lost his licence and parked it up for a year and a half do I need to do the service on the dsg again

All help would be great thanks
                     M77KY K

[Degudodger]

If it were me, as the car has been stood for a year i would give it a complete service including DSG. Do the full service yourself and take it to a specialist for the DSG service.

I would also consider getting the brake fluid changed.

What condition are the tyres in, any cracks?

[m77kyk]

The tyres are in good condition... thanks for your help mate think ill get a full service cambelt change and dsg service

[Degudodger]

Checkout euro car parts for oil and stuff. Use Catrol edge 5/30 fully synthetic it's worth it 

[J400uk]

Given there is a 40k interval on DSG oil I wouldn't bother doing it again for a while. However the car itself will be due a proper service and as above check the tyres etc

[patpong_pete]

i guess fuel can go off and oil meant to be ok for a year

tyres can have flat spot if standing in one position for a year

euro car parts for oil and stuff.

Use Catrol edge 5/30 fully synthetic

TPS also great for parts and price

[m77kyk]

Thanks for all your replys' yhh tps is good tbh is it best to run these cars on shell v power or bp optimax

[STV4R]

I run mine on shell v-power, better than BP imo

[burger187]

if the dsg service was done twice already i would aim to do it before 120 miles if i was u

[Wooosh]

Shell V-power FTW.

[patpong_pete]

silly question will fuel go off after 1 year and log up the injectors ?

[Degudodger]

Can't remember how long it takes petrol to emulsify, you should should be ok with just topping up the tank with fresh fuel.

Don't forget to change the oil or at least check it before starting the car.

[Shorty]

I'd do an oil change just to be safe, gearbox should be sweet for another 12 months or so.

I'd also do the normal maintenance stuff, check the DV and throw on a revision G if it's looking tired, also check the PCV.

I'd probably throw a set of plugs and a new follower in just for peace of mind and the fact it doesn't cost a lot.

And then give it a good run and enjoy it. :)