Even VW are going downhill - mine has had a number of electrical faults:
ABS box,
Cruise control switch,
Weird blankouts of the odometer display,
Diesel pipes seem to get an airlock if parked facing uphill for 2-3 weeks (EasyStart to the rescue),
Interior light dodgey.
Having said that, I like driving it - it drives "my way" - firm, not under powered, mentally efficient, extremely confident steering. It is a shame that the rot seems to be setting in around the edges.