Coolant Leak?

[Adam7.5R]

So I noticed some higher temps than usual on the display when on my way home from work, driving pretty normally. 
 

Popped the bonnet, and noticed my coolant level has dropped (still above the minimum line). I’m unable to observe any leaks as it’s always raining this time of year. 
 

A little concerning considering the Age and mileage of the car. Any ideas??

My car was in at VW on the 20th of December for a Haldex service & Brake fluid change. Nothing was reported at the time. 
 

I sure hope it’s not a thermostat/water pump failure…I’ve only owned the car 3 months…:/
 

 

 

[VR6 South]

Have a good sniff under the bonnet. The smell of hot antifreeze is very distinctive and a sign that there is a coolant leak of some description. Thermostat housings are unfortunately the weak point.

[MJC1216]

Age and mileage make no difference...mine showing signs of coolant leak at 19000 miles but only a slow leak so not booked in yet but mine is under warranty.

 

Mark

[R_wannabe_owner]

@Adam7.5R; did you buy your car from a dealer - VW or otherwise? If so, then as you bought it only 3 months ago, the water pump and thermostat housing ought to be covered under warranty.  

[Adam7.5R]

@VR6 South I’ll have a sniff tomorrow once I’ve got to work, I’ve got a bad feeling it is a leak of some sort. 
 

 

@MJC1216 Ah, I didn’t realise. I thought I’d affected older/higher mileage vehicles first, but maybe not. Unfortunate it’s then replaced with the same part that’s bound to fail again. 

 

 

@R_wannabe_owner no, I purchased from a reputable independent dealer. The car came with WarrantyWise platinum plus cover so it should be covered. Just a little frustrating. I’ll get it booked in for some diagnostics with VW. See what the outcome is

 

 

[Laths]

get yourself a small torch, phone torches are shite, and have a look for whiteish deposits below the thermostat housing on the pipe works and engine  block. Best seen below looking down from the right hand side. Water pump side. It may be a very slow seep.