Question 1

How do I know whether a used Volkswagen TDI had the emissions recall fix?

Accepted Answer

Ask a Volkswagen workshop to check the car's history by its VIN. An EA189 2.0 TDI should show the software update, and a 1.6 TDI also a small flow transformer fitted in the air intake.

Question 2

Is a used Volkswagen diesel a good choice for short trips?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: the particulate filter needs regular longer runs to regenerate, and a TDI used only for short hops can clog it. Newer TDIs with AdBlue also need that tank kept topped up.

Question 3

Does a used Volkswagen diesel pay more road tax in Luxembourg?

Accepted Answer

Yes, its CO₂ figure is multiplied by 0.9 instead of 0.6, so it pays half as much again as a petrol car with the same CO₂. The figure is NEDC for a car first registered before 2021, WLTP after.

Question 4

Which new Volkswagen models are still sold with a diesel?

Accepted Answer

The Golf and Golf Variant, Passat, Tiguan, Tayron, Caddy, Multivan and California, all with the 2.0 TDI, from 102 PS up to 193 PS with 4Motion. Most have a DSG; the smallest Golf and Caddy diesels have a manual.

Used Volkswagen diesel cars for sale in Luxembourg

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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Technology Allstar

Volkswagen Fox 1.4 TDI

VW Golf VII Join

Volkswagen Touareg Touareg 2.5 R5 TDI Automatik DPF Expedition

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