buying a 2nd hand Micro-CAN genuine cable : VCDS 18.2 to allow access to Golf GTI Edition 35 MY2012 Mk6

In order to view fault codes, perform some 'tweaks' I reckoned it was time to finally buy a VAG-COM cable.

Options : Genuine VS Ebay Clone (which cannot be updated)

I chose to support the developers and I scanned ebay for a 2nd hand cable for VAG-COM VCDS.

Buying a new one would be £225 as is 3 VIN limited.

But the older versions also support my needs.

In the end I plumped for a Micro-CAN cable

Lots of info here http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/old-interfaces/uC.php


this supports everything I need for the 2012 Mk6 Edition 35 (short of Turbo mode).
All for £150

Downloaded VCDS 18.2 from below (running on a windows 10 laptop) , hooked up car and its all working..

http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/current.php

Golf GTI Edition 35 cabin filter replaced

Musty smell when transitioning from ac on to off or back again.

£10 off eBay.  Get the charcoal version.
2 minute job

Seems lots better. Result

Golf GTI Edition 30 now sold!

the cars journey continues with new owner Dan.

Dan was a  pleasure to deal with , and I hope the car delivers the amount of fun I've had with it.

116,000 miles over nearly 11 years of ownership

The Edition 30 truly is a performance bargain

Check out the cars new chapter on Dans Blog at https://dannewlands.blogspot.com/

First mod Golf GTI Edition 35 : new 3d gel licence number plates (UK)

Supplied by ebay seller.

With it being warm weather, thought Id try using the sticky pads (supplied) this time around for a cleaner look.

old plates off.

clean area underneath

dry and apply polish

stick new plates on

apply low tack masking tape to hold plates on temporarily.

Golf gti edition 35 mpg update : 359 miles 32mpg

First tank of fuel

Edition 35 ownership begins at 20,399 miles