VAG 1.0 Reliability

[Spy]

Hi All,

What is the relianbility of the VAG 1.0 engine like ?
I believe it is a 3 cylinder.

Are there any common problems with it I should be aware of ?

[Glosphil]

My wife's 2019 Fabia SEL with the 3-cylinder 1.0 (110hp) & 6-speed manual has been trouble free for 30k miles.

I drive it occasionally as I have an auto & also like to drive a manual. Good torque low down (148 lb ft) for a 1.0, although I think 2nd gear is too high. A friend whose wife has the same engine & gearbox in a Polo agrees.

[Spy]

Thank you. Anyone experienced any timing belt issues etc or anything else ?

[CardinalFang]

My wife is one her second VW Up with that engine (& single clutch auto). Both bought new & zero mechanical issues. Current Move Up is on 56k has blown a fuse, couple of times when the windscreen washers froze but that’s it.

CF

[MisanoPayments]

MiL has a Nov 2020, 70 plate Polo R-Line 1.0T manual 115, owned from new, and it's a great little car. Had an issue where the radio went kaput and had a new one fitted under warranty. Car now on 30,500 miles

[Spy]

Thanks. Sounds positive. I was thinking of the 1.0 engine mated to an auto in the T-Cross. I assume that is the same ?

[normalbloke]

Spy said:

Thanks. Sounds positive. I was thinking of the 1.0 engine mated to an auto in the T-Cross. I assume that is the same ?

Do your research on the 7 speed dry clutch DSG DQ200 ( assuming that’s what is fitted) Sealed for ‘life’ and well known for problems if so.

[Spy]

How do I find out if the T-Cross Autos are fitted with the DQ200 gearbox ?

[Glosphil]

normalbloke said:

Spy said:

Thanks. Sounds positive. I was thinking of the 1.0 engine mated to an auto in the T-Cross. I assume that is the same ?

Do your research on the 7 speed dry clutch DSG DQ200 ( assuming that’s what is fitted) Sealed for ‘life’ and well known for problems if so.

Well known for what problems? I & 2 friends have that gearbox mated to the 1.4 TSi engine. No problems. Mileages are, 39k, 64k & 107k.

Are you referring to the problems in high temperature climates that was solved with a change of oil grade?

[Glosphil]

There is also the Seat Arona (small SUV) using the 1.0TSi with manual or DSG.

[The_Doc]

Spy said:

Hi All,

What is the relianbility of the VAG 1.0 engine like ?
I believe it is a 3 cylinder.

Are there any common problems with it I should be aware of ?

67,000 miles in my Up Gti, tuned to 150bhp

No issues. Apart from blown fuse when washer bottle froze, as mentioned earlier.
6 speed Manuel, obviously.
Runs as well today as the day I bought it on 5 miles.
Timing belt is now 100k miles or 150k kilometres in a non dusty country.