rear wiper stopped working.....any ideas?

[GTI_Mk5]

i had to take mine back under warranty as the wiper would intermittently stop working - would work fine then would stop working for entire days at a time.  dealer said it was a known motor fault

Hi guys, I'm currently having the same problem with my rear wiper and washer....works one day and not the next.  Does anyone have any idea what's causing this intermittent problem? Is it worth a visit to an auto electric?

BTW out of warranty now.

[AlanD]

As has been said, its probably the motor fault which is common problem on the MK5.

[GTI_Mk5]

As has been said, its probably the motor fault which is common problem on the MK5.

Any idea on price?

[AlanD]

Sorry, I've not had it done on mine (touch wood) so am not sure.

[Gene Hunt.]

I thought mine had stopped working once but it turned out that the tailgate wasn't shut properly. 

.........& me 

[trizza]

Mine stopped working for a few days then seemed to mend itsself - it has been fine for  months now... Maybe see how it goes for a few more weeks before spending money on it?

[gti265]

take it of and have a nice smooth de-wipered effect , solves all problems with it 

tom