Which Volkswagen TDI engines were affected by Dieselgate?

The EA189 1.2, 1.6 and 2.0 TDI engines built from about 2009 to 2015. Check that the official recall's software update has been done; the EA288 that replaced them was not affected.

Which DGT label does a diesel Volkswagen get in Spain?

A Euro 6 diesel Volkswagen, registered from about September 2015, gets the C label. Euro 4 and Euro 5 cars from 2006 to 2015 get B, with growing restrictions in low-emission zones.

Does a Volkswagen TDI have particulate filter problems?

Yes, if the car only does short trips: the filter cannot finish its regenerations and clogs. A TDI pays off with regular motorway use; for town driving a petrol usually suits better.

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Used Volkswagen TDI diesels for sale in Spain

Found 7,208 cars

From €1,100 to €91,358, half under €19,790 · Typically 2020 with 119,801 km · Most listed: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Volkswagen Transporter. A TDI with the EA189 engine, built from 2009 to 2015, was caught up in Dieselgate and should have had its software update. The later EA288 meets Euro 6 with the DGT C label; the newest use AdBlue, and the particulate filter suffers in town.