I've probably posted about this in the past, so apologies if I am repeating myself! Am fed up because the EGR filter on my Yeti needs replacing, so am thinking about changing tow vehicle. I like Golfs. Don't want to spend a fortune as I'm not sure how long I'll be driving due to health problems. Golf 1.5 250 bhp rather expensive. Anyone on here towed with a Golf 1.4 125bhp? I have a Triton 420. And I will look at Seat.....I remember that from a previous post! Any advice gratefully received!

Have you thought about having the DPF (EGR) cleaned. There are companies around ( such as https://dpfcleanteam.co.uk/ ) that flush them out with high pressure water. Basically leave the car with your local garage. They take the filter out and send it to them to clean, then getting it back and replacing it hopefully curing the problem. I think the cost is in the region of £250, but could be a lot cheaper than having to swap a car you are otherwise happy with.

I think my Skoda is very similar to yours, Colin. Same year, similar mileage. I had the remap procedure done on it. Wish I hadn't now. But fundamentally I like the car and it tows really well. And thanks for the other replies....it gives me food for thought. I have been doing lots of short journeys recently, so I need to be aware and sometimes give it a good run at high revs. Someone also suggested using Redex in the fuel.

The SEAT 1.4 tsi engine is 150bhp, wonder if it's the same engine?
My 2017 SEAT Ateca 1.4 petrol manual pulls my Triton 430 very well with good fuel economy.

We tow our Triton 420 GT with a Seat Leon 1.2 litre petrol engine and get between 27 and 32 mpg. We very occasionally might have to drop down to 5th gear on long motorway uphill plods into a strong headwind, but have never experienced any other problems such as hill starts etc. Clearly a slightly larger engine option would be preferable, but we had the car before the van, and can't afford an upgrade in our old age.

Bob