EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)
Volkswagen · 1.0L MPI I3
2011–present
"Naturally aspirated port-injected three-cylinder in the up!, Mii, Citigo, Fabia and Polo. No turbo and no direct-injection carbon; German guides recommend it over the 1.0 TSI. Watch for coolant leaks from the plastic pump/thermostat module, keep the toothed belt on schedule, and change oil on time - early CHYA engines can clog the camshaft-control oil valve."
Mileage Risk Timeline
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Known Issues 1
Coolant pump / thermostat module leak - slow coolant loss
▸Coolant level slowly dropping, pink crust or damp under the pump/thermostat housing, antifreeze smell
The plastic housing that combines water pump and thermostat develops hairline cracks or porous seals with age on all EA211 engines; one engine database says it often leaks after about 100,000 km on the CHYA. No EUR figure in any reachable source.
Check the expansion tank level and the area under the module before buying. No Greek-specific data found.
Models with EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) 12
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Volkswagen EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) reliable?
The Volkswagen EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) scores 84/100 with a verdict of BUY. It has 1 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.
What are the common problems with the EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)?
The most common issues are:
- Coolant pump / thermostat module leak - slow coolant loss — moderate, repair cost N/A–N/A, 100,000 km–N/A
What cars use the Volkswagen EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)?
How much does it cost to repair the EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)?
Total potential repair costs for all 1 known issues range from €0 to €0.
What years was the EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) produced?
The Volkswagen EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) was produced from 2011 to present. It is a 999cc I3 petrol na engine.
Scores are calculated from documented issues, repair costs, and failure patterns across thousands of owner reports and technical sources. Learn about our methodology. Always inspect before you buy.