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The Volkswagen Jetta, Golf and Rabbit models from 2007 to 2009 and the New Beetle models between 2006 and 2010 are going to be recalled by Volkswagen early in the New Year, due to the risk of a fuel leak. The leak is potential dangerous although no reports of fire or damage have been found, [...]

I’m not sure who owns this car but I’d like to find out more about their setup.   At first you think this is your typical tuned up VW Golf Mk1 engine bay, but look at bit closer,  look at the orange block,  yes.  For the first time (and hopefully last) the words “Twincam” are etched [...]

This weeks Vdub VW Fail took me a few minutes to compose myself.   This intrepid vdubber probably had the best intentions but alas the road to hell is often paved with good intentions….and unfortunately hell is how this Vw Mk1 looks like! At first glance you’d notice the poorly molded bonnet scoop with the exhaust [...]

In a Boston District US Court, a settlement has been reached with Volkswagen and Audi which sees them paying 100 % of the maintenance costs for certain models of the VW Passat 1.8T and Audi A4 that have been plagued by engine sludge problems. Models between the years 1997 and 2004 will be eligible to [...]

Hat tip to Vdub reader and Volkswagen fanatic, Delano Prim who sent us this engine bay fail. Not entirely sure what the owner was thinking but I’m guessing the conversation at the local Builders Warehouse went “10 cans of your silver spray please”

This is quite an old one, and I assure you it is not photochopped.  Maybe the owner has a massive sound installation, or maybe he needed extra bootspace OR maybe he planned to start a funeral business (hence the Undertaker bit).  Lord only knows the reasoning,  But hey, here is this Fridays Vdub Fail! Volkswagen [...]

Perhaps it’s more of a vehicle choice fail, or maybe a fail on VW’s part for not providing a decent bakkie/pickup truck in the past.  Either way the smooth bodyfilled & primered coated shell along with bolt on roof rack allowed this Vdub owner to load everything and the kitchen sink.     Check out [...]

Don’t be scared and don’t have coffee anywhere near your keyboard.  This weeks Friday Vdub Fail shows you everything NOT do to to  a Mk1 vdub – The bodywork color, the neon wheels and ill fitting bodyparts all combine to give a truly unique Vdub Fail that you probably will never (thankfully) see in your [...]

Yup, I’m sure the owner of this car loves it, and likes the work he’s done…

No, not until you can tell what purpose it serves besides a “Hey, look at me!” reaction.