One problem related to engine oil leaking has been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 2001 vw golf Gti. It is leaking oil from the engine's block head gasket. Being that it is under a 100k miles warranty I took it in to the vw dealer to have it fixed. I was alarmed that the dealer told me that the leak was a "small and normal leakage, just sipping. " the person at the counter told me I had nothing to worry because I was under warranty and "would get a new engine if anything happened to the one I have now. " can you please have vw explained to me how is that an engine block that leaks oil is "normal". In the end, I left b/c they would not service the car sinse it was "sipping" oil, thus acceptable according to the dealer.