Mine been in twice for this problem, keeps leaking in same place as yours! So frustrating
Water Ingress Part 2
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Whaaat... !
Where is it coming in from? The rear tailgate seal?
Tailgate fitment issue..... or other?
Where is it coming in from? The rear tailgate seal?
Tailgate fitment issue..... or other?
Tell me about it mate think I’m on me 6th visit!
Yep tailgate seal, had a new seal fitted and tailgate adjusted still the same 
Oooh....Yep tailgate seal, had a new seal fitted and tailgate adjusted still the same
Maybe take it to a different dealer?
I’ve also had the high line brake light replaced too but to no avail
Yeah I’m thinking down that route mate, or even just taking it to an independent.
A recognised method of checking a rubber compression seal for contact is to take a chalk impression.
Clean the steel contact area and seal faces, must be 100% dry and grease free.
Using soft chalk not blackboard chalk apply a thin coat of chalk dust to the steel surface, the thinner the better.
Close the door / tailgate gently, slamming may give a false result.
Open and check that there is a chalk mark all around the seal, if there is a gap it’s an indication of a lack of contact.
Obviously white chalk works best on a black rubber seal.
Clean the steel contact area and seal faces, must be 100% dry and grease free.
Using soft chalk not blackboard chalk apply a thin coat of chalk dust to the steel surface, the thinner the better.
Close the door / tailgate gently, slamming may give a false result.
Open and check that there is a chalk mark all around the seal, if there is a gap it’s an indication of a lack of contact.
Obviously white chalk works best on a black rubber seal.
Thing is it’s only when there’s prolong rain, and seems it starts to seep between the seal.
Cheers fella I know exactly where it’s coming in directly above the hinges.
Well after two days off of trying to get hold of the service manager who I’ve dealt with before and not returning my calls I’ve decided to log it VW customer services.
Waiting for a return call from one of their managers I won’t be holding my breath on the out come
Waiting for a return call from one of their managers I won’t be holding my breath on the out come
Hope you get it sorted soon
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Be honest mate I’m thinking of chopping it in, had the same ongoing problem with the last 2 velles I’ve had.
I’m sorry but a £40+ vehicle shouldn’t be having this problem
And the after sales service and is beyond shocking VW need a foot in the arse!
I’m sorry but a £40+ vehicle shouldn’t be having this problem
And the after sales service and is beyond shocking VW need a foot in the arse!
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