Display wrong fuel readings and miles left

2007 Volkswagen Passat 20.TDI
Car: Volkswagen Passat
Year: 2007
Variant: 20.TDI
Categories: Engine & Drivetrain
Got new fuel pump replaced car broken down display said had 210 left and fuel gauge show 10 to the hour, called AA out they said no fuel they top up with fuel then tryed starting AA guy banged underneath the car when trying to start the car up, the display changed now ready gauge on red mark and fuel light was on and should 10miles left filled up with can £6.60 and now displays 230 miles and gauge was sitting 10 to the hour.
Can you help
Regards
Jim
Problem added: Sep 26, 2020 (3 years ago)
Sounds like sender /pump unit has been incorrectly fitted causing the issue ,do not fill any more fuel into it as it will require stripping out to rectify
Answered Sep 26, 2020 (3 years ago)

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