Replacing the dipstick : Genuine VAG TFSi EA113 Dipstick - 06F115611F : Have you checked yours ?

Checking the oil recently, by pure chance I tried to clean the lower part of the "handle" and small parts broke off in my hand!

Its a known issue that can

a) cause parts to be ingested into the engine and block the oil pickup
b) cause air leaks , leading to poor idle and running

So it was time for a replacement

orange is the old colour and by now should be well past its best.
yellow is the newer colour


You can buy a dipstick and tube

I only replaced the dipstick (easier)
checked the old/new dipsticks are correct lengths!

My old dipstick
Notice  that the small "ball" is missing, as is the bit that broke off in my hand (just below the o ring)

Have a look at yours and compare to the new yellow one, its also not unusual for more to be missing including the O ring!

From AKS

             Genuine VAG TFSi EA113 Dipstick - 06F115611F

This is the latest revision dipstick available for most of the TFSi platform. Most TFSi platform cars will have the orange-topped dipstick from factory, and it is now becoming increasingly common due to age, for the plastic to become brittle and break down. This in turn, can cause the plastic and o-ring to fall down into the sump and has the potential to block up the pick-up-pipe depending on the severity. When the o-ring drops and breaks it's seal, this will of course cause a loss of vacuum as well.

If you want to match the colour of dipstick tube to this new dipstick, please see the revised dipstick tube below which has yellow plastic ends to match the new yellow dipstick. This may also be required if damaged / brittle. We tend to advise to replace the tube at the same time as the dipstick.

 

£18 but £25 when you include tax/shipping, but AKS is a trusted supplier.

https://www.akstuning.co.uk/shop/home/512-genuine-vag-tfsi-ea113-dipstick-06f115611f.html