Hi,
I have recently acquired a 2009 Golf 118 TSI, good news is the pistons are ok, bad news is there is a shudder in the car when accelerating, mainly in the lower gears.
Sometimes it is fine, depending on how you drive it, aggressive seems to work better than taking off slowly.
I took a VW mechanic for a drive in it and his first thoughts were the clutches needed replacing, but he wants me to bring it back for more testing.
My question is - has anybody else had this drama and is it pointing more to the clutches or is there a problem with the Mechatronics unit?
The handbrake warning light flashes and beeps after it has been driven for a while, not sure if this is related but i thought I would mention it.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Matt