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M7R wrote:yes.. E189 is basically the 2.0 TDi EU5 engines, so common rail 110, 140 170 bhp (The newer 150 and 184s are the new E2 something something engine, cba to find the exact number, but basically its a whole new engine and only shares the bore spacing with the Euro 5 engines). This is now also supposedly including the smaller EU5 1.6 TDis too, and one report I have read from the US (I have given up now as there's too much cut and paste reports not understanding the issues!) is stating that the EGR was also played with altering the amount of EGR duty cycle when on the road, as lower EGR cycle can give better throttle response and more power, but it raises combustion temps which is what leads to the higher NOx levels. This is something which if true could be used on the european cars, so the most you may have is a lazy EGR cycle, and that is yet to be proved, and may only be on certain cars depending which "brand" looks after that engine / chassis etc.

Short answer is, don't panic folks until there are some hard facts from VW as to what - IF anything - has been played with in Europe when the vehicles are on the roads, the worse you MAY see is a small drop in MPG (all depends on driving style and that will have a bigger effect I am sure), and possibly a tiny drop in power at certain times, however if you can tell ~5bhp (because that's will be all we are talking about, small figures not 40bhp tahts for sure) on a 140 or 170bhp engine then you are better than me on the arse dyno!

From… Volkswagen UK Customer Services



Subject: VW-2015/xx-xxxxx


Dear Mr xxxxxxxxxx,

Thank you for contacting Volkswagen UK. Please accept my apologies for the delay in my response.

Volkswagen is working at full speed to clarify irregularities concerning particular software used in Diesel engines.

Securing the trust of our customers and that of the public is and will remain of paramount importance to us.

This process will take time - time for internal clarification, time for an analysis of the circumstances, and time to initiate
technical measures.

Please understand that we are currently not able to specify which models (including details regarding years of construction) are
affected.

All affected vehicles are absolutely safe and roadworthy. The matter at hand applies exclusively to the emitted pollutants. We
will resolve this.

We will provide you with further information as soon as possible.

Once again, thank you for contacting Volkswagen UK and for your continued patience in regards to this matter.

Yours sincerely


Hxxxxx Axxxx
Customer Relations Manager
Volkswagen Customer Services Centre
Tel: 0800 083 3914
E-mail: customerservices@volkswagen.co.uk
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Viking wrote:Quite simply, look on VWs website and they give this information...

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Cuprabob wrote:Still doesn't work

CleanDiesel wrote:Don't panic anyway, this whole scandal is nowhere near what our sensationalistic media are making it out to be in my humble opinion. As far as I can make out what they've done is only actually illegal in the US.

Withnail wrote:I bought a Scirocco TDI 170 (11 Plate) back in March 2012 from a VW dealer. It was a great car but two years later upgraded to a Golf GTi. More than likely going back to a Rocco next March. It appears this model is effected by the emissions scandal.

Was I mis-sold this car? Great car but it appears it didn't quite fit the description.

whiteDevil_170 wrote: Was you mis sold?
Did it perform as it should. Did you get mpg close to what it states. I don't see how people can say I was mis sold a car. They didn't say your buying a scirocco and then went to pick it up and it was a Fiat panda.

anishjoshi10 wrote:Yeah about to buy a car this weekend and its one of the affected. Don't think its put me off much to be honest, still going to be quick (2.0 TDI GT) just going to adjust the omissions etc..