Starting in March, the first of these to be dealt with is the 2.0 TDI. This will be fixed by a software patch which will take less than half an hour to apply.
The 1.2 unit will follow in June, though VW is yet to issue details of the work it will receive.
Come October, the 1.6 will get new software as well as a grille
Finally, come October the 1.6 will get new software as well as a grille to prevent turbulence around the air mass sensor.
News of these proposed solutions comes as Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin announced that every other manufacturer selling vehicles in the UK had provided him with confirmation that they have not operated similar schemes to VW’s.
With signs that Volkswagen customers are sitting on their money rather than committing to buy a new car, the company is expected to roll out incentives of up to £1,500 to galvanise sales in the near future.
