Bloody noisy rear suspension.......

[mstothard1234]

Had my Mk7 gti for 12 months now. Highlighted the issue from wk2. Dealer has been very helpful but unable to sort. 12 months on I have had to contact VW UK for assistance but they are far too placid and laid back for their own good. Not getting anywhere fast. Dealer replaced the rear shocks under warranty and now the shock mounts but it keeps getting worse. Sounds hollow, metal on metal and worse around 20mph over undulating roads. sh!t service on an otherwise brilliant car.
Worst of it is I am locked in on a PCP deal for 4 years.
Anyone had the same noise issue or can throw any light on the problem? I know there have been a number of threads before around this.....
Cheers guys and gals

[Jimble]

Had a similar knock from the rear of my R, turned out to be something to do with a exhaust mount, dealer lubed it up which sorted it.

[p3asa]

Worst of it is I am locked in on a PCP deal for 4 years.

You aren't locked in to a PCP deal. You could trade it in tomorrow if you want.

[monkeyhanger]

Worst of it is I am locked in on a PCP deal for 4 years.

You aren't locked in to a PCP deal. You could trade it in tomorrow if you want.

Definitely not locked in - although being on a 4 year term, it will take a lot longer to be out of significant negative equity than those on a 3 year term - probably close to 3 years out of your 4.

[andrewparker]

I've got a similar sound coming from the rear of my GTD. Like you I had the rear shocks changed very early in my ownership, but of late I've noticed a clanging sound when I go over speed bumps at around 20mph.

[monkeyhanger]

Sure it's not the exhaust jumped a hanger and is hanging off a bit?

[mcmaddy]

A guy over on the golf 7 forum posted a you tube video showing the clanging suspension. It sounds terrible.

[monkeyhanger]

A guy over on the golf 7 forum posted a you tube video showing the clanging suspension. It sounds terrible.

Mine is starting to creak on the rear axle when I go slowly over a speedbump. Can't be arsed to go and sort it under warranty when the R (in theory) is so close.

[mstothard1234]

Thanks guys for your comments. Sorry to hear that people are suffering from the same noise though. I have seen the vid on youtube and my noise seems very similar. Going back in tomorrow under warranty so hopefully they will sort. 4th time in though so not holding my breath.
I'll check the exhaust mount too; could be that.....
As you cant hear the noise as you go faster, I guess it is a good reason to hammer it everywhere I go!!

[Vedubber]

Mine has always done the same from day 1. Sounds very much like a loose top mount. Has been into the dealer and had everything stripped and checked, even swapped the shocks side to side. Couldn't see any problems but still makes the noise. Living with it until some one finds a solution and then I shall take it back.