High Level Brake Light

[ub7rm]

I know the chances are slim, but I feel that this is a clanger of a design fault by VW and in some cases in the past (ie the mk4 window clips and coil packs in the US) they have done repairs out of warranty.  If you don't ask you don't get....

[ub7rm]

Update:

VW have agreed to make a 50% goodwill contribution 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Fatty B is correct - a bodyshop job, and you'll prolly need a new spoiler too - I did!

I dont think its a legal requirement, as you still get old cars on the road that dont have it......
Then again, it may be a legal requirement for all cars manufactured after a certain date.
Nevertheless, I would get it sorted TBH. It would bug me otherwise!

I'm not 100% sure on the MoT side.  However, if it has it fitted, it must be working.  A non-functioning 3rd brake light would mean the car fails to comply with the "Construction and Use Regulations", because the car would no longer comply with its original Type Approval (look at the bottom of your left B pillar for the aproval number).

[VeeDubDan]

Update:

VW have agreed to make a 50% goodwill contribution 

Good stuff.  that will at least soften the blow a little.  Still you would think by now VW would have introduced a update light that could be easily be removed 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Update:

VW have agreed to make a 50% goodwill contribution 

Good stuff.  that will at least soften the blow a little.  Still you would think by now VW would have introduced a update light that could be easily be removed 

They have - it will be called the Mk6 GTI.