The MK4 1.9L TDI is regarded as the "holy grail" of turbodiesel offerings from Volkswagen. At a time when emissions standards weren't so strict they had to lie, these cars were the perfect combination of simplicity, power and efficiency - but that was over 20 years ago. Here's what to look for (and keep in mind) when buying a 1998-2006 MK4 TDI.
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