So, our 1.8t 160 SE has reached the grand old age of 37 months. And had it's first claim under Warranty Direct. But, other than that and a little sag on the leather on the driver's seat, really looks in excellent condition and game for quite a few more miles to add to its 38k to date.

Speaking to WD, they monitor 'common' faults and it will be interesting to see in a year's time if the motoring press starts to release info on the B8's weak points for buying used. Given that the B8 is now a 'mature' design, the weak points must be fairly well known.

Looking at our early model's faults since new, some definitely seem to be common to others.Any more?

Octopuss staining on Xenon headlights (replacement units, design change)
Water ingress on rear light (one off defect)
Boot lid opening with the speed of a Typhoon fighter (fault on early models)
Battery failure (software update to prevent drain)
Headlamp washer stuck (one off defect?)
Air con pressure sensor failure ( known weak point on early models)