heat shield might have came lose if it rattles alot
a bad harmonic balancer
Did what?
Timing needs adjustment is the most likely cause.
Wheel bearings that are failing will usually start warning you with grinding. By the time they have failed completely, your wheel will certainly begin shaking--right before your wheel falls off.
Worn out front end parts?
No petrol's a good place to start!
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Sometimes after people swim, they get cold when they get out of the water so you could be cold. Or, sometimes if you hardly swim and then you go swimming, the muscles get relaxed and when you get out and start using them again, they might cause shaking.
Have the same problem - 2000 Passat - they tell me it is the coils are the issue - will find out
No. A bad starter would cause the car not to start.
Glazed or loose fan belt?
Diagnose your vw for any small faults.