Top Answer. James B. January 5, 2021. The VW Golf Mk7 infotainment system problems are touch screen slow to respond and screen freezes. You will come into issues with the sound. The source could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the vehicle. Whatever the source, You will have to have these issues solved quickly. Anyone else had this problem? 15 plate Golf R 2.0 TSI. 2019 Golf GTI Performance. 2.0 TSI 245 PS. Black pearlescent. Golf mk7 2013. 2013 Golf 1.6 TDI-CR In our testing we’ve found it slightly punchier than the 1.0-litre engines fitted in either the Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra. As ever, the Golf GTI and Golf R models remain excellent performance So wifey's '16 GTi SE w/perf pkg (commuter car ), that just logs slow, highway miles just clicked 70k - and dealer quoted the following: replace thermostat housing (just the housing, not pump) - $1710; mount two new tires - $599 (I just had 4 new Michelin SS mounted early 2019); replace brake pads - $1345 (front with rotors, rear just pads); recondition 4 wheels (some inner well dents) - $1,259. I also drove a 2016 Golf 1.4 TSI GT and there was absolutely no sign of any similar noise. I do question now whether all MK7.5 cars could have this irritating sound and therefore did VW use modified components at the rear on the face lifted model when compared to original MK7! Go for the 1.5-litre TSI Evo petrol engine, the 2.0-litre TDI diesels or one of the 2.0 TSI petrol units used in the uprated GTI and Golf R models and you'll get a more sophisticated multi-link rear suspension set-up that provides an exemplary ride and handling balance. How to retro-fit the traction control (ESC) button to a Mk7 Golf | GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum VW Golf Mk7 Estate, GT, 1.4T SI 140PS , 6 speed Manual, Tungsten Silver Metallic / Titan Black, Loads of factory options & OEM+ mods. 2021 Golf 1.4 TSI Jul 25, 2021 VW Golf Mk7 Estate, GT, 1.4T SI 140PS, 6 speed Manual, Tungsten Silver Metallic / Titan Black, Loads of factory options & OEM+ mods. I´m planning on upgrading my Golf MK7 (euro-spec) 1.4 TSI 140hp with a RaceChip box. But from what i´ve read from 2.0 TSI owners a possible Diverter Valve problem could appear, because of the higher boost pressure. If the DV is a diaphragm based valve it could loose pressure and even tear during use. Car (s) 2018 Golf TSI 1.8. Mar 2, 2021. #3. When I did my first tune to Uni stage 1+, @ around 35k km, I started having misfires. That was solved by replacing my coils & plugs for the APR coils, and OEM Golf plugs with a shorter gap. Since then, + Stage 2 IS20 @ around 50k km, no issues at all. Smooth idle and acceleration. JCqo.