*Hesitation around 1000-2000 rpm in 1st 2nd and sometimes (but rarely) 3rd. always on part throttle.
Probably split hoses (PVC system is a weak point of our engines), or coils, plugs, MAF.
*Temp gauge mis reading, fluctuating between 60-75, sometimes sits at 90 when engine under load
In 99% of the cases: CTS sensor and/or thermostat
*Engine oil light came on 3 months ago, checked oil, was very low so topped up.
Ok good.
*Yesterday car wasnt happy being started after being left for a few minutes, sounded flooded, when it did start it sat at 2k for a minute before settling. Once moving was fine but with its normal hesitation.
Starting issues could also be CTS sensor.
*Today the TCS light came on on route to work. Switched ignition off and on which cleared it, drove it at lunch today a couple miles light hasnt re-appeared.
Get it scanned (vagcom/vcds), not all errors throw an EML.