Timing chain issue !

2010 VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI GT Exclusive DSG.

Car needs a fair bit of work but would be a great project for someone with the time. Is a turd but one that can be polished. 

I bought the car is 2021 but has changed ownership between me and friend since then due to me having a child 3 years ago but bought it back from him last year as I have a real soft spot for the car.


Major point is timing chain tensioner has gone. Chain is still in tact but no compression. Would love to repair as I love this car but as I’ve just had another baby, it’s time to finally let go. Would need recovery as does not start to drive but when it starts it’s a dream ! Timing kit is £180, replace this and it’s easily a £3.5-4k car. Seen others with lower spec and higher mileage for this.


Body work as you’d expect for 16 years old. Signs of rust, and lacquer peel, plenty of stone chips and some scratches and scuffs.


Has a service book with most history apart from recent couple of years as serviced myself. Also has paperwork from before my ownership of previous work and repairs.


Car has a stage 1 remap by Mallory performance which I won on the high speed competitions raffle (Mat Armstrong if you know) in 2022. Have an email as proof of competition win and a dyno print out from Mallory.


Ram Air induction kit.

Silencer delete (lovely sound, not too asbo) but both the cats and the back box are standard.


On lowering springs but has the DCC if you want to put original springs on.


Infotainment screen is cracked so touch screen does not work but can pair your phone to the Bluetooth through the dash and steering wheel controls.


DynAudio speaker. 

Sunroof (opens and closes perfect and has no leaks) sun blind closes but netting coming away from one of the rails.


1 Key, blade snapped off the key but still works.


Anymore questions, please let me know. Viewings welcome and advised.


No time wasters, open to sensible offers but not in a rush to sell.