High-pressure fuel pump cam follower wear
Attaches to BLR at engine level · Fuel · carried by 3 variants across 3 chassis
Overview
High-pressure fuel pump cam follower wear is a common fault recorded against BLR at engine level, typically from 80–160k km. It shows up as metallic rattle, fuel-pressure faults, rough running; in the worst case metal debris through the engine. Where it's documented, the repair runs €150–€400 (independent, part plus an hour, costs dated 2026-07), and it can be partly checked before you buy. 3 variants across 3 chassis in this database inherit it.
What happens
Symptom. Metallic rattle, fuel-pressure faults, rough running; in the worst case metal debris through the engine.
Cause. The follower between the camshaft and the high-pressure fuel pump wears through. It's a cheap part that causes expensive damage if left.
Sources. VW technical bulletins · specialist reports
How to check it
Paperwork
Ask when it was last inspected. It's a known inspection item and a receipt is common. A specialist can pull it in minutes.
On these cars the folder is most of the value.
Every variant that carries this
| Variant | Chassis | Body | Years | Risk | Good buy | Cost as % of good buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 FSI BLR | Mk5 | hatchback | 2004–2008 | R3 | €2,450 | 11% |
| 2.0 FSI BLR | 8P | hatchback | 2004–2008 | R3 | €2,800 | 10% |
| 2.0 FSI BLR | 8PA | hatchback | 2004–2008 | R3 | €2,850 | 10% |
The last column is the point. The same repair is an inconvenience on one variant and a reason to scrap the car on another. A failure costing a quarter of the vehicle's value changes the purchase decision regardless of how rare it is.