The VW MQ150 five-speed manual transmission (versions 002, 020, 085, and 02K) was produced from 1980 to 2010 and was installed on models with gasoline engines up to 1.6 liters or naturally aspirated diesel engines. The DS 085 robotic transmission was developed based on the 085 model.
VAG manual gearboxes: MQ100, MQ150, MQ200, MQ250, MQ281, MQ350, MQ500.
Specifications
| Type | manual transmission |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.9 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 150 |
| Recommended oil | G 052 726 A2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 2.1 (version 085 has 1 liter more) |
| Partial replacement, liter | 1.9 (version 085 has 1 liter more) |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 37 |
Gear ratios Volkswagen MQ150
Using the example of a 1997 Skoda Octavia with a 1.6 liter engine:
| Main | 4.25 |
| 1st | 3.454 |
| 2nd | 1.944 |
| 3rd | 1.370 |
| 4th | 1.032 |
| 5th | 0.850 |
| Reverse | 3.167 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Audi A3 1 (8L) in 1996 – 2003;
- Seat Cordoba 1 (6K) in 1993 – 2002;
- Seat Cordoba 2 (6L) in 2002 – 2008;
- Seat Ibiza 2 (6K) in 1993 – 2002;
- Seat Ibiza 3 (6L) in 2002 – 2008;
- Seat Inca 1 (6K) in 1995 – 2003;
- Seat Leon 1 (1M) in 1999 – 2006;
- Seat Toledo 1 (1L) in 1991 – 1999;
- Seat Toledo 2 (1M) in 1998 – 2004;
- Skoda Fabia 1 (6Y) in 1999 – 2007;
- Skoda Octavia 1 (1U) in 1996 – 2010;
- Volkswagen Beetle 1 (9C) in 1997 – 2010;
- Volkswagen Bora 1 (1J) in 1998 – 2005;
- Volkswagen Caddy 2 (9K) in 1995 – 2003;
- Volkswagen Golf 2 (1G) in 1983 – 1992;
- Volkswagen Golf 3 (1H) in 1991 – 2002;
- Volkswagen Golf 4 (1J) in 1997 – 2006;
- Volkswagen Jetta 2 (1G) in 1984 – 1992;
- Volkswagen Lupo 1 (6X) in 1998 – 2005;
- Volkswagen Polo 2 (80) in 1986 – 1994;
- Volkswagen Polo 3 (6N) in 1994 – 2001;
- Volkswagen Vento 1 (1H) in 1992 – 1998.
Disadvantages of the VW MQ150 gearbox
- This is a reliable transmission, but when paired with powerful engines, the clutch performs poorly;
- This problem is exacerbated by frequent lubricant leaks through the input shaft seal;
- Some manual transmission versions are prone to rivet failure on the differential driven gear;
- All other failures are related in one way or another to a drop in the gearbox lubricant level;
- When the oil level is low at high speeds, the 5th gear overheats;
- Then the needle bearing separator melts, causing the gear to become warped;
- Fifth gear also often becomes unresponsive due to wear of the thrust cap.
