Had the car since just before Christmas 2022.
87,000 miles on the clock.
2011 registration.

Noticed a puddle of oil on the driveway a couple of weeks ago.
No lights on the dash and VCDS was clear.
Engine sounded fine.

After searching for the source, initially thought it was the turbo, but soon saw oil coming out of the oil pressure sensor at the back of the engine, near the top. Pouring out.

Purchased an OEM replacement and noticed that the wiring from the old pressure sensor was cut, the other end of the cut wire underneath a jubilee clip on one of the air intake hoses.
After fitting, and checking the oil level, which had never gone below the minimum anyway as I check every weekend, I started the engine.
Within 20 seconds or so, the oil lamp stated to flash, about 3 times, then go out for about 30 seconds and then start to flash again. This kept going until I switched off the engine.

There are NO warning beeps either.

Couldn't see any more leaks but I was concerned that maybe some damage had been done before I noticed the oil spill.

Off with the sump to inspect the bottom end of the engine.

Absolutely clean, no bits of metal anywhere, no signs of overheating or scorching.
Plastic baffle in place and untouched.
Took off the oil pump and pick-up pipe.

Pick-up pipe was dirty with bits of sealant in it and such. In fact the original sealant was overspilling into the sump and must have gone broken off into the filter over the last few years.

Pick up pipe is now clean, oil pump back on but do I need to do anymore checks whilst the sump is off?

Do you think the oil cooler needs checking?
The temp of the oil never really went above 90 degrees (MFD) anyway but I have noticed the engine coolant temperature doesn't reach 90 either...it varies quite a bit and is not stable (new thermostat?)

Thanks for taking the time to read.