What you describe isn't consistent with a bad O2 sensor.... It's more consistent with a bad AFM, excessive engine knock, bad knock sensors or wiring, etc.
Have you bother pulling the diagnostic codes? If you don't know how look in the MKIII FAQ section for a thread on how to do it.
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