Really not worth it but....
You need to change the rings on the cylinder(s) that are installed correctly, if doing that then you may as well do a full rebuild but as a minimum you would need to replace all the rings on all 4 pistons (installing correctly), and hone the bores (even if a rebore isnīt required), if a rebore is warranted then you would need to change the pistons too.
Honing with the block in-situ is possible (some machine shops will still have the kit no doubt, remove the head and sump and pistons/rods then seal/protect all the block apertures from getting honing debris into places/oilways it shouldnt), but I wouldnīt recommend it as you may end up with contamination from the honing.
So thats engine and box out, may as well look at the clutch while its out....it can go on and on.
Guess why VW didnīt recall the engines affected???
Personally I live with checking, its a normal part of owning a car, even adding oil keeps the sump fresher than otherwise.
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Simon
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