Passenger Door Not Opening

[Eighteen88]

When I unlock my car I need to pull the door handle a few times for it to open?
Anyone any idea what’s causing this and costs on repairing.

[TheBALDpuma]

I had this happen on both passenger doors, and it got to the point that the rear door wouldn't open at all.

Apparently it's a fairly common mk5 fault, the locking mechanism just gives up.

IIRC it was not cheap to sort, a few hundered per door.

[Eighteen88]

I had this happen on both passenger doors, and it got to the point that the rear door wouldn't open at all.

Apparently it's a fairly common mk5 fault, the locking mechanism just gives up.

IIRC it was not cheap to sort, a few hundered per door.

OFS I’ve just sold the car and told the guy I’d pay to get it fixed 

[Bearings]

Could be done cheaper if you're happy to break out the tools?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAR-LEFT-Door-Lock-Mechanism-compatible-VW-GOLF-5-MK5-JETTA-TOURAN-CADDY-MK3-/121156844322

That's an example link for a locking mechanism so check the part numbers before you buy.

Here's the DIY I used.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=34343.0

[Eighteen88]

Could be done cheaper if you're happy to break out the tools?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAR-LEFT-Door-Lock-Mechanism-compatible-VW-GOLF-5-MK5-JETTA-TOURAN-CADDY-MK3-/121156844322

That's an example link for a locking mechanism so check the part numbers before you buy.

Here's the DIY I used.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=34343.0

No way I could fix this  but my mate works for VW sure he’ll manage it fine