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LOL~ I've enjoyed the family MkV GTI (a 2007 MY) during its 9 year stay with us. IIRC, it had the belt-driven EA113 engine, which was supposed to be more reliable than the newer chain-driven EA888 engine. Off the top of my head, I think we only had the following bigger problems:
- coolant sensor / reservoir issue x2
- 1 seized brake caliper
- oil consumption issues
- a number of factory issued TSBs and recalls that were all taken care of at the dealership, free of charge, including one or two where the car had already been out of factory warranty, but VW extended it to all owners anyway
There was supposed to be a cam follower issue that affected that generation of engines, but we were never even aware of the issue until the buyer mentioned it to us when we sold the car.
I remember the oil consumption issue getting progressively worse over the course of our vehicle ownership (since new). From not burning any oil, to needing only 1/2 quart between oil changes, to needing a quart between oil changes, to burning almost 2 quarts between oil changes, it was what it was. We took care of the car and always did all the required services (sometimes doing them early, like the DSG services), and the car gave us some sufficiently reliable service in return.
I wouldn't complain it was a POS, other than the times when I had to change out the various light bulbs. Now whichever German engineer that designed those really need to commit seppuku, because the guy obviously did not consider serviceability when he did them up.
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