Dual-mass flywheel wear
Attaches to TXBA at engine level · Transmission · carried by 2 variants across 2 chassis
Overview
Dual-mass flywheel wear is a common fault recorded against TXBA at engine level, typically from 130–220k km. It shows up as a rattle at idle that quietens when you press the clutch, vibration when pulling away, and a rumble through the pedal. Where it's documented, the repair runs €700–€1,200 (flywheel and clutch together, gearbox out, costs dated 2026-07), and it can be checked before you buy. 2 variants across 2 chassis in this database inherit it.
What happens
Symptom. A rattle at idle that quietens when you press the clutch, vibration when pulling away, and a rumble through the pedal.
Cause. The springs in the dual-mass flywheel wear and the unit loses its damping. It's a wear item rather than a defect, and it's usually replaced together with the clutch because the labour is shared.
How to check it
Cold start
Idle in neutral with the bonnet up and listen for a rattle, then dip the clutch and see whether it goes quiet. That's the classic tell.
You get one. If the engine is warm when you arrive, come back another day.
Every variant that carries this
| Variant | Chassis | Body | Years | Risk | Good buy | Cost as % of good buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TDCi TXBA | Mk4 | hatchback | 2007–2014 | R3 | €1,900 | 50% |
| 2.0 TDCi TXBA | Mk4 Estate | wagon | 2007–2014 | R3 | €2,000 | 48% |
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.