Suspected dreaded rear shock absorber rattle

[tictap]

Hi guys, I'm 16 months into my 2013 gti PP and have had a terrible rattle from the near side rear wheel arch for around four months now. I initially thought it was the toolkit kit but I've removed everything including the parcel shelf, boot floor, tool kit, sub and rear wheel but the rattle is still there. I suspect it may be the shock absorber but the rattle isn't there all the time which is the confusing part I thought if it was the shock absorber it would be a constant rattle? Anyone had a similar experience as I know if I book it in at the dealers as I have an extended warranty it won't do it and they'll just give it back.

[SRGTD]

It's worth checking the latch mechanism on the backrest of the rear where it latches to the bodywork.

I had a rattle from the rear nearside wheel arch area on my mk6 GTD, and wrapping some electrical insulating tape around the catch near the wheel arch that the backrest of the rear seat latches onto when in the upright position cured it. Used to be quite a common rattle on mk6's and I believe some mk7 owners have had it too. Worth trying before you consider new shock absorbers and it's a quick and simple fix.

[clubsport]

I had a rattle at the rear, cleared the back of the car out and had a passenger in the boot listen while I drove.

It was cured by adjusting the rear hatchback rubber bump stops.

Sometimes reading in the internet you can fear the worst and it can be something simple.

Worth crossing it off of your list of possible causes.

[tictap]

It's worth checking the latch mechanism on the backrest of the rear where it latches to the bodywork.

I had a rattle from the rear nearside wheel arch area on my mk6 GTD, and wrapping some electrical insulating tape around the catch near the wheel arch that the backrest of the rear seat latches onto when in the upright position cured it. Used to be quite a common rattle on mk6's and I believe some mk7 owners have had it too. Worth trying before you consider new shock absorbers and it's a quick and simple fix.

Thanks but already taped them up.

[tictap]

I had a rattle at the rear, cleared the back of the car out and had a passenger in the boot listen while I drove.

It was cured by adjusting the rear hatchback rubber bump stops.

Sometimes reading in the internet you can fear the worst and it can be something simple.

Worth crossing it off of your list of possible causes.

Hi, I've already adjusted the hatch stops and added extra felt pads where they meet the body.

[Sequence]

Most probably is the shocks they are so common unfortunately, mine has had 2 sets over its lifetime so far to solve the issue .

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Most probably is the shocks they are so common unfortunately, mine has had 2 sets over its lifetime so far to solve the issue .

Did yours have a constant rattle or was it intermittent like mine?

[I wanted a GTi]

Most probably is the shocks they are so common unfortunately, mine has had 2 sets over its lifetime so far to solve the issue .

Did yours have a constant rattle or was it intermittent like mine?

Does it only rattle when it is dry by any chance?

[tictap]

Most probably is the shocks they are so common unfortunately, mine has had 2 sets over its lifetime so far to solve the issue .

Did yours have a constant rattle or was it intermittent like mine?

Does it only rattle when it is dry by any chance?

Not sure to be honest, sometimes it can go 3 to 4 days without rattling then just randomly start normally after driving on a bad bit of road,i'll have to check if it does it when raining.

[Sequence]

Most probably is the shocks they are so common unfortunately, mine has had 2 sets over its lifetime so far to solve the issue .

Did yours have a constant rattle or was it intermittent like mine?

It was intermittent yes only ever noticed it at slow speed as you would and most of the time was ok but it would happen without fail all the time when i came onto or off my driveway, would be worth finding somewhere with a bit of a incline and see if you can recreate the sound reliably.