How long should my Golf last?

How long should my Golf last?

I have a golf4 1.6 2004 model with 377659 on the clock. My question is: How long can i still drive, before doing the engine?

Our answer:

Hi Demi,

Wow, that’s serious mileage. If you’ve got it this far, you’re obviously doing something right, so keep looking after it, and keep up the service record and you should get some more out of it yet. Generally speaking, major components are ‘lifed’ to around 400,000km or thereabouts (it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer), but while you might have to replace some major components in the next few years, the core head, block and valve gear should be fine as long as it has been properly serviced. 

Shane O'Donoghue

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