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The P0299 Fault Issue on the Volkswagen Golf VI and VII

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 6, Golf VI, Golf 6, 5K1 - Years 2008-2012
Part: Engine

In this video, we can see a common issue on the Volkswagen Golf VI and VII. Open the bonnet, and the YouTuber lists the error codes he encountered with the engine and glow plug warning light: P0299, which is the main one, but P0544 and P242F may also appear and are related to the wastegate. Since these can be confused with those of the particulate filter or the EGR throttle valve, you might be tempted to replace the very expensive part that does not solve the problem. The YouTuber replaced all these components, but the fault codes continued to appear. He also suggests a method to ensure that it is indeed the wastegate, a very simple empirical method. You can find this component, for example, on fruugo.it with the code 03l253016t-775517-803955-792430 for £84.00 + £3.90 shipping.

Updated on 31 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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