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    Buying a MK5 R32 need a sanity check

    So I'm about to buy a MK5 R32, and need some advice.

    I can get it for 10600, with 195kms on it, 3 years warranty!
    Has been received regularly at VW dealers, and VW specialists.
    Well looked after, and drives amazingly.

    However, I noticed there was oil, on the right side of the engine bay. In between the intake and front of the block.
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    Should I be worried about this?

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    Could it just be some spillage when they removed the oil filter for the DSG service?

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    Get a mechanic who is familiar with these models to do a pre-purchase inspection for you.
    MK4 GTI - Sold
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    Doesn't look like fresh oil. Looks more like dirt and grime from alot of driving. You could degrease the area and it would look good as new. Call me anal - but do i see some oil around the CV boot?

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    It could be as simple as a CV boot leak.
    Our Mk V TDI is same vintage and roughly the same km, 205,000.
    I just replaced all 4 CV boots, only 1 was leaking, but at that age, the rubber was just giving up, so saved time.
    MY09 Golf Candy White 2.0 TDI Pacific
    MY95 Golf III TDI

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