I have a 54 plate 1.9 105HP TDI which has only done 23000 miles. To my amazement while on my way from the Midlands to North Devon I lost power going up Hill with blue smoke from the exhaust, there was also a whirring from the engine compartment.

The car was in a garage for the majority of my holiday and it was failure of the spindle in the centre of the turbo.( I have got the old turbo unit)

Has anyone experienced the same problem or know whether this is a common problem. Has anyone had any joy getting any recompense from VW

Please help

Ade