Tiguans with engines under 2.0-litres and front-wheel-drive are fitted with the DQ200 dry clutch DSG which has been more problematic, while 2.0-litre and four-wheel-drive versions use the wet clutch ...

Using the DQ250 on the 4x4 gives those who want more power and torque the ability to cope with it. But the specific unit (DQ250-6A) is not as sophisticated as what you find in the Tiguan, new or old.

It also has a service requirement of 40,000 miles. Generally reliable. DQ250 is a six speed transverse DSG with a wet clutch pack. The gearbox code in the diagnostic log shows 02E and or 0D9. This ...