Well, to state the obvious, you're in limp mode. So you'll need a dealer/mate with VAGCom to clear it for you. If the ESP light is on and NOT the check engine light, the I'd hazard a guess that it's an electronic issue somewhere. Could be the brake light switch (it was on mine) or a faulty ESP sensor (but I forget if that'll cause Limp).
HTH
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