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Sounds like the car started to misfire. You should have the car scanned for fault codes. An ignition coil or ignition wire set failure would cause this.
Best to get the code read. Buy a VAG code reader... you'll need it for this car, I'm afraid, but it will pay for itself on it's first use. You may have bad coil or coils.
correct thinking
the car has an onboard code reporting system that stores fault codes
have the fault codes read and that will point you to the fault area
all the suggested are not correct because you say that it idles
i'm thinking a faulty brake booster or other serious vacuum leak
Retrieve the trouble codes and fix any problems. if you dont have acces to scanner there are places out there that will scan it for free. Know, however, that just scanning it it's not a diagnosis. Fix the leaks, change the oil and add propper amount and type of oil. The shaking of the engine could be due to misfires causing the vehicle to run rough but in order to find out you need to retrieve the trouble codes. Best bet is to take it to a shop and have it diagnosed.
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