Ok fault found. I had a spare ten minutes. There's a little black plastic piece which retains the cable. This is located at the bottom corner of the actal seat where it pivots back and forward. This clip is broken and doesn't allow the cable to anchor to the seat thereby not operating the mechanics underneath to allow fore and aft movement. Fiddly to change, waiting on price from VW "my system is down sir I'll call you back" ;-) Surprise Surprise....THEY DIDNT CALL!!! Arnold Clark have now done themselves out of nearly a grands worth of work on my car that is due (timing belt, service, dsg service, a/c, brakefluid, waterpump, fuel filter etc)...muppets!
Ok can't upload pics here from iPhone will try later if anyone asks for them, but will update the price and part number to save anyone else the search. They cost about 45p I got it from VW Verve in Glasgow as they were on top of their game when I called.
Having a nightmare trying to fit the piece though, its very fiddly and either its not lining up correctly or I cant muster enough strength up in my hands to force it into position.
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