Minor niggles.

[CraigW]

Yeah as above, it's the felt-like material on the door frame that causes the issue. Mine started after the car was pro detailed. The rubbers must have dried out after whatever soap the detailer used.
A liberal dose of Gummi Pfledge all around those felt seals around the door frame did the trick. I'm sure as per above that other rubber lubricants would work too.

Ill need to try this as I have the same issue

[stuart.cameron]

Is the electronic handbrake applied when the car is turned off? With my current car I have never used the handbrake, just use park.

[CraigW]

I may have made a mistake. Took my car in to the dealer today because i was having some issues with a noise that was coming from behind the dashboard. Just got a phonecall to say they have had to remove the dashboard to investigate. They suspect that it simply requires more soundproofing as apparently there have been previous issues with other Golfs.

I just hope that it doesnt lead to further problems/noises down the line. However, to be fair, it needed to be done as it was a very audible noise. The car was to be collected today but the technician doesnt want to do a rush job and i agree. Should hear back tomorrow from him.

He has already heard the noise himself and has said that it wasnt acceptable and that when i come back he will come out with me on a test drive to make sure everything is ok.

On top of this I have had other noises as well including something that appears to be loose in the drivers door and is flapping from side to side when i go round corners. The noise coming from the door rubbers as well is bloody frustrating.

It seems neverending just now and im not particularly impressed to say the least. My TT never caused me any of these issues 

[JoeGTI]

Get yourself a bottle of Gummi Pfledge off eBay, apply that liberally to the felt door seals all around the top of the door frame and your door rattles / squeaks will definitely go away. I've been using this method on different cars for years and it works every time.

As for removing the dashboard.... oh noooo..... not something I'd ever want the dealers to do unless it was absolutely drastic (maybe if I'd lost my winning lotto ticket down the back of the dash, then I'd do it). Good luck with that!!

I have a minor irritation on mine, there seems to be something loose under my drivers seat, it sounds like maybe a loose screw or coin is trapped in the seat runners and it moves back and forth as I accelerate/brake! Other than that, no issues... the dash does creak a little occasionally (around the air vents), usually if the car's been sitting a while and the plastics are heating / cooling... I've also had this in every car though and its not a constant rattle/creak.

I may have made a mistake. Took my car in to the dealer today because i was having some issues with a noise that was coming from behind the dashboard. Just got a phonecall to say they have had to remove the dashboard to investigate. They suspect that it simply requires more soundproofing as apparently there have been previous issues with other Golfs.

I just hope that it doesnt lead to further problems/noises down the line. However, to be fair, it needed to be done as it was a very audible noise. The car was to be collected today but the technician doesnt want to do a rush job and i agree. Should hear back tomorrow from him.

He has already heard the noise himself and has said that it wasnt acceptable and that when i come back he will come out with me on a test drive to make sure everything is ok.

On top of this I have had other noises as well including something that appears to be loose in the drivers door and is flapping from side to side when i go round corners. The noise coming from the door rubbers as well is bloody frustrating.

It seems neverending just now and im not particularly impressed to say the least. My TT never caused me any of these issues 

[Sootchucker]

sorry to hear of your issues Craig, noises and creaks are very distracting and do ruin your driving enjoyment (my MK5 had all sorts of squeaks - mainly from the centre air vent on top of the dash).

Luckily, after nearly a month (and despite the very poor roads around us), my GTD has remained completely silent - not a squeak or rattle at all.

[matchboy]

Hopefully they can get these things sorted Craig - let us know how they get on.

[CraigW]

Cheers Guys. Fingers crossed they get it fixed.

@Joe, the noise was just too much unfortunately Joe for it to be left alone. Every time i accelerated this noise was appearing so it had to be resolved one way or the other. I am worried though about any future repercussions from this work

[Jimble]

I may have made a mistake. Took my car in to the dealer today because i was having some issues with a noise that was coming from behind the dashboard. Just got a phonecall to say they have had to remove the dashboard to investigate. They suspect that it simply requires more soundproofing as apparently there have been previous issues with other Golfs.

I just hope that it doesnt lead to further problems/noises down the line. However, to be fair, it needed to be done as it was a very audible noise. The car was to be collected today but the technician doesnt want to do a rush job and i agree. Should hear back tomorrow from him.

He has already heard the noise himself and has said that it wasnt acceptable and that when i come back he will come out with me on a test drive to make sure everything is ok.

On top of this I have had other noises as well including something that appears to be loose in the drivers door and is flapping from side to side when i go round corners. The noise coming from the door rubbers as well is bloody frustrating.

It seems neverending just now and im not particularly impressed to say the least. My TT never caused me any of these issues 

When you collect it mate, can you ask exactly where and what the problem was please?, i'm having exactly the same problem and it will need sorting so it would be good if i could tell them exactly what to look for rather than them pulling it apart trying to find it?

I picked mine up last saturday and it's got a small dent in the n/s rear door like someone has leaned against it and it's got 2 paint inclusions on the o/s A pillar! the dealers have agreed to sort it but it has taken the shine off it a little tbh, when i've had chance to give it a good clean i'll post some pics and a little write up.

A little thing that bugs me is i have DCC and like to have the suspension in comfort as our roads are terrible, i also like to have the motor in ECO for when i'm picking the missus up so you'd think the "individual" setting would be ideal but the eco setting for the motor when in individual is different to when DCC is set to eco?? The DCC setting lets the engine coast when going downhill or lifting off etc if that makes sense?? But the individual eco setting never coasts!

Oh and the MPG is woefully poor!! 34 in a manual mk6 26-27 in a DSG mk7 wtf??

[CraigW]

No problem Jimble. I'm sorry to hear that you are having similar issues especially as you have just collected yours. I will let you know how I get on and will keep you posted on exactly what work they have carried out.

Looking forward to seeing some of your pics pal 

[Mr Savage]

I'm quite concerned with all these reports of loose screws, squeaks, creaks & leaks...it doesn't sound like the build quality we are used to with VW. I'm guessing they may have increased the speed of their production to get the cars out quicker and the quality is suffering as a consequence? Maybe the factories are under pressure to get the cars out quicker.

Yes the mud always used to drip onto the boot sill & make it look muddy. Shame it's not been fixed!