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High Mileage for a VR6 Engine?


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Just looking for a little bit of advice as to what is considered high mileage for a VR6?

I know you've gotta look at the rest of the car aswel when buying; but i just wanted to know what you guys would class as high mileage.

The car i'm going for this week is a 1997 (P) Golf VR6 Highline with 85k on the clock.

Thanks guys.

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85k is nothing for the big VR6 engine - just check for timing chain noise on idle or 1200rpm's - if all is good then not much more to worry about...

Check the header tank and dipstick for signs of headgasket failure - check the header tank for fumes too.....

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Mine has 133k on it, and apart from a few problem which I think are realted to it being parked on a drive for 2 years, it's fine. My mate has a Vento VR6 with 185k on it that runs perfectly and he has a Passat VR6 for a tow car with 201k on it!!

85k is barely run in!

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