Amsoil is terrific oil. I have seen TONS of great used oil reports from Amsoil over many years. I use their severe duty gear oil in both of my 4Runner's differentials.
That being said, Amsoil motor oils are NOT VW-approved for the 502.00 specification. If a dealer or VWoA wanted to play hardball on an engine warranty denial, they would likely win.
An oil can say things like "Application: VW 502.00" or "Engineered for VW 502.00" on the label, but unless it has VW approval, you are rolling the dice on an engine warranty claim. I have no doubt that Amsoil European Formula would give excellent results, but just be advised it is not VW-approved.
Here is the VW/Audi 502.00 approval list: https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/audiusa/Documents/Audi-1997-2016-Technical-Service-Bulletin.pdf
That being said, Amsoil motor oils are NOT VW-approved for the 502.00 specification. If a dealer or VWoA wanted to play hardball on an engine warranty denial, they would likely win.
An oil can say things like "Application: VW 502.00" or "Engineered for VW 502.00" on the label, but unless it has VW approval, you are rolling the dice on an engine warranty claim. I have no doubt that Amsoil European Formula would give excellent results, but just be advised it is not VW-approved.
Here is the VW/Audi 502.00 approval list: https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/audiusa/Documents/Audi-1997-2016-Technical-Service-Bulletin.pdf