Mk7 High Mileage Thread

[15TDICommuter]

With the Mk7 being the last VW diesel to be sold in the US, is there any effort to document the odometer readings on these cars to track their existence?


I'm 30 miles short of 100K, and hope to run the car for another 200K. I bought the car as a daily commuter and have faced no issues to date. Others have likely completed the same distance or further, but may have experienced issues or failures along the way. I know some of the other car forums do something similar where they have the running lists and log milestones. Is there any interest in this?

 

[15TDICommuter]

Updated 6.6.23

Unconfirmed highest EA288 - 367,042 Miles ; Post 22 - Dealer was selling car.

Mileage	Name	Post Number	Model
245,000	Freeze Plug	72	GSW
220,000	wrander1	35	UNKWN
219,000	marcboxx	76	Golf
198,839	tims944	42	GSW
186,000	Georges2015	80	Golf
185,564	casade7997	36	Golf
180,000	cpinde	11	Golf
180,000	Miraclem	50	GSW
176,000	r90sKirk	82	GSW
169,500	Georges2015	70	Golf
165,000	Brazos Slim	53	GSW
165,000	PHOTOGUY1000	83	Golf
152,000	Terrapin'69	66	UKWN
150,500	shortydog	86	UNKWN
146,000	RW2016	21	Jetta
145,000	nectarguru	28	Golf
145,000	15TDICommuter	1	GSW
145,000	stev5e	75	GSW
137,000	Giest296	23	GSW
137,000	shortydog	65	GSW
134,000	Freeroamer	22	Golf
128,500	Demgxc	5	Golf
128,000	Scotter Drives a Wagon	37	GSW
126,000	PedroYUL	3	GSW
126,000	greenthumb	54	GSW
120,400	sands80	9	Golf
119,000	shortydog	41	Golf
118,000	HatchbackHater	48	Golf
117,000	Leicaman	4	Golf
115,000	Kosa	49	Golf
115,000	Ooga	73	GSW
113,800	Nutty 5.0	38	GSW
113,400	katahdinTDI	16	GSW
112,500	nokivasara	8	Golf
111,000	T4RBoarder	14	GSW
110,000	armyschus	56	Golf
100,000	jonferns	30	Golf
100,000	PHOTOGUY1000		Golf
99,000	MattRabbit	87	Golf
97,500	adjat84th		Golf
97,250	Boosted TDI 4 Life		UNKWN
95,300	Midwesthick	57	GSW
93,000	TDI WNY	74	GSW
86,000	tacomafitch		GSW
85,000	tdidieselbobny	64	GSW
80,000	vwexpress	68	GSW
80,000	PHOTOGUY1000		Golf
64,000	Adam35	79	UNKWN
25,500	TomJD	84	Golf

 

[pedroYUL]

126k miles in my wife's GSW and 96k miles on my 2015 Passat...no issues, knock on wood. Both bought second hand about 2 years ago.

 

[leicaman]

Just turned 117,000 on mine. Timing belt just done by JasonTDI. So far so good. Just maintenance.

 

[demagxc]

Somewhere around 128,500. No major issues and only scheduled maintenance so far. I'm gearing up to tackle the timing belt myself (feels daunting).

Only minor issue is a failed HVAC actuator at around 80,000 miles. I only get air from the upper vents and windshield defrost. The replacement actuator was cheap but to replace it Ill have to pull apart the whole dash. It isn't annoying enough for me to attempt that just yet.

 

[brazos slim]

2015 GSW with 139,000 miles. Replaced struts and shocks and failed HVAC actuator. Scheduled maintenance, some by pros and some by me.

 

[15TDICommuter]

Thanks everyone, updated the running list. Hoping others chime in!

 

[nokivasara]

Our Golf is at 180000 km or 112500 miles. Never thought of it as a "high mileage" though. Just replaced the in-tank fuel pump because it has been noisy since we bought it last year, did not find any debris in it or in the fuel filter. Replaced the brakes in all corners recently, the rotors had some life left but the pads were gone so I replaced everything.

 

[sands80]

Just chiming in with 120,400 miles. Had the timing belt done when the water pump started to fail at 105K miles. I'll probably replace the pads this summer. I still look forward to driving it- like the day I bought it. Never got around to doing the emissions recall stuff (because I liked the way it ran)- not sure if that is going to make a difference in longevity.

 

[15TDICommuter]

Got it - Updated!

 

[cpinde]

My Golf is just about to turn 180k miles. Under warranty issues, DEF injector, engine harness. Out of warranty DPF pressure sensors literally just happened, suspension, brakes, timing belt

 

[15TDICommuter]

My Golf is just about to turn 180k miles. Under warranty issues, DEF injector, engine harness. Out of warranty DPF pressure sensors literally just happened, suspension, brakes, timing belt

Got it. Welcome!

 

[adjat84th]

Not stock, but sitting on 97,500 miles at the moment and have yet to have a single issue with the car that hasn't been self-inflicted. I purchased in January of '16 with about 17k miles on it.

 

[T4RBoarder]

Stock @ 111k miles.

Since purchase @74k: Timing Belt/Water pump @88k (pump leaked), Control Arms/End Links, and Blower Motor. Current needs: Struts, Oil Leaks within the past 10k, and the clutch is a little iffy feeling at times (engagement shudder when warm).

 

[15TDICommuter]

Got it - updated.

 

[katahdinTDI]

113,400 on my GSW. Nothing but routine maintenance.

 

[15TDICommuter]

113,400 on my GSW. Nothing but routine maintenance.

Got it.

 

[tacomafitch]

Just bought this GSW 42K but still keeping my 13 Golf with 86K. Love them both

 

[15TDICommuter]

Just bought this GSW 42K but still keeping my 13 Golf with 86K. Love them both

got it.

 

[greenthumb]

My recently purchased GSW is almost at 121k.

 

[RW2016]

My Jetta is at 118,600, looking for info on a lot of stuff currently

 

[Freeroamer]

I saw a 2015 Hatch with 367k on it for sale.. not sure if it counts... On the other hand my 2015 Hatch has 134k on it. No issues as of yet. 2nd owner car. that I've had for around 10k..

 

[Geist296]

GSW 137,000 ish normal maintenance timing belt done at 132,000 ish, brakes at 108k( drivers side rear caliper stuck and killed the rotor ), all work done by VW mechanic( some at the dealer some done in his garage ),

 

[15TDICommuter]

Updated 7/7/21

 

[740GLE]

I saw a 2015 Hatch with 367k on it for sale.. not sure if it counts... On the other hand my 2015 Hatch has 134k on it. No issues as of yet. 2nd owner car. that I've had for around 10k..

That bumper though!!!

 

[15TDICommuter]

That bumper though!!!

Seriously. That's some series miles for a car that is only 6 years old. I'd love to know more about it, but doubt anyone could find anything more about it.

 

[Boosted_TDI_4_Life]

My ‘15 has 97,250 on it. Changed the starter around 70k. Nothing else really except for normal stuff. Just finished putting on a darkside GTB1752VRK kit which includes the dpf/egr delete and darkside tubular exhaust header. Had a code caused by the dpf before I deleted it. Malone stage 4 on it (still working out the kinks with the tuner). Upgraded front sway bar links.

I’ve had it since 31k miles and it’s been very reliable. I’ll be doing pads and rotors all around here soon (they are pretty rough). Oh and tie-rods too (they’re a little loose on the ball joint).

 

[nectarguru]

About 145k, drove it off the lot in 2015 with 8 miles on the clock. I've mostly done routine maintenance, nothing major to report (knock on wood). Timing belt done at 120k. Had a radiator issue early on which was a warranty fix. Had to fix a ball joint at 110ish. Just replaced the stock battery and I'm close to changing my stock brakes (last oil change they were rated at 5 rear/6 front, on my third set of tires. Not sure if anybody else has had this issue but the leatherette on my driver's side seat is cracking in the seam. Standard wear I guess. I'm beginning to consider selling once the dieselgate warranty is up, but that depends on how much repair work (if any) I'll have to do in the next 20k miles.

 

[15TDICommuter]

Updated 7.8.21

 

[jonferns]

Just passed 100k miles on my '15 Golf DSG. Only "repairs" I've had to do is replace the factory battery (89k) and rear pads/rotors (95k). Lube those rear brake pins once a year to keep the handbrake from hanging up and wearing the rear pads prematurely!