ACCEPTABLE
Recovery
EA211 1.2 TSI
Volkswagen · 1.2L TSI
2012–2020
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
"Small turbo. Efficient city engine. Timing belt not chain. Reliable if belt maintained."
Layout
I4
Displacement
1197 cc
Power
86–110 hp
Type
Petrol Turbo
Known Issues
0
Total Risk Cost
€0–€0
Models with EA211 1.2 TSI 23
SEAT Ibiza 1.2
Volkswagen Polo 1.2
Škoda Fabia 1.2
SEAT Ibiza 1.2
Škoda Roomster 1.2
Škoda Fabia 1.2
Škoda Fabia 1.2
SEAT Ibiza 1.2
Volkswagen Caddy 1.2 TSI
Škoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
SEAT Toledo 1.2 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI
Škoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI
Škoda Yeti 1.2 TSI
Škoda Roomster 1.2 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI
Volkswagen Polo 1.2
SEAT Ibiza 1.2
Škoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI
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BUY
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Volkswagen EA211 1.2 TSI reliable?
The Volkswagen EA211 1.2 TSI scores 75/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 0 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.
What cars use the Volkswagen EA211 1.2 TSI?
How much does it cost to repair the EA211 1.2 TSI?
Total potential repair costs for all 0 known issues range from €0 to €0.
What years was the EA211 1.2 TSI produced?
The Volkswagen EA211 1.2 TSI was produced from 2012 to 2020. It is a 1197cc I4 petrol turbo 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.