VW front wheel arch corrosion - modified production method

[Kalpsn2000]

Are you also interested in those of us that DID have the rust and have had it sorted?

Also, it would be interesting if you had a yes/ or no question first to see the percentage of each plate that had it.

Great thread, this will be really useful info.  

Agree for the yes/no option. Have a look at the dsg mechatronics poll to see what it looks like.

+1

[Frodo-anni]

My MK4 anni had the wings done due to corrosion and they explained that it was the sponge in the wing that retains water and causes the rust to start. This is similar to the mk5, the sponge is there i believe to stop the arch liner vibrating.

When looking for my ed30, i saw many 07,57, even an 08 plate with arch and sill rot, some very badly repaired. The 08 plate one had large sections of paint flaking off and only 28k on the clock, according to the main dealer, JCT600 it was to be expected due to the age!

[AlanEdition30]

My May 07 plate hasn't started rusting yet. Though its always kept in a garage with a dehumidifier running once a month till it fills its tank. Im hoping that the dehumidifier has been getting the water out of the foam/sponge under the plastic 

[dmac1969]

Mine has the rust starting , both front wheelarches. The boothandle area is clear just now , as are both sills. TBH its not so bad at the moment , you can hardly see it so I'm going to wait till its noticeable so I get new wings , I dont really want the original ones repaired. My car was registered in July 05 so was most likely a pre July Hols 2005 build.

[Carla77]

My 54 plate has rust on both front wings, drivers side sill, the tailgate (near the boot badge) and a random patch of rust in the middle of the passenger door. VW have agreed to repair one of the wings and the sill with me footing 30% of the cost of the repair.  They won't consider the other patches of rust as they "can't see them on the photos" that were submitted by the dealership.

I'm having daily arguments with VWUK and slowly working my way up the chain of management until I get a satisfactory response - Fingers crossed.

[RedRobin]

They won't consider the other patches of rust as they "can't see them on the photos" that were submitted by the dealership.

I'm having daily arguments with VWUK and slowly working my way up the chain of management until I get a satisfactory response - Fingers crossed.

....Then perhaps you should send them your own photos and complain that the VW dealer's are inadequate.

Option 2 is to wait for the rust areas to become much more obvious and then take more pics.

They couldn't really argue with mine!:



But perhaps I scared them into submission!

[danishmkvgti]

Mine are getting both panels below the front fenders done tuesday, 100% covered by VWDK, i still need them toacknowledge some rust on by boot, it's been there minimum 3 years and has not expanded so the paintsurface can't be damaged.

[Phil Miller]

Hmm my front wings seem ok, well i havent noticed yet, will have to take a look, my rear arch lip has spots on it, the local body shop whos paint is spot on (but cant bond a GTI spoiler in the right place  ) want £300 to do both (mates rates) im gonna have them done in about 6 weeks when the weather is better

mines a may 2004 reg

[Carla77]

They won't consider the other patches of rust as they "can't see them on the photos" that were submitted by the dealership.

I'm having daily arguments with VWUK and slowly working my way up the chain of management until I get a satisfactory response - Fingers crossed.

....Then perhaps you should send them your own photos and complain that the VW dealer's are inadequate.

Option 2 is to wait for the rust areas to become much more obvious and then take more pics.

They couldn't really argue with mine!:



But perhaps I scared them into submission!

Think I'll get you to take my photos and scare them into submission!! To be fair to the dealership, they've taken photos with pennies taped to the bodywork to try to show how the paint is bubbling and lifting underneath but VWUK still won't have it. Gotta feel sorry for the dealerships, surely VW trust them to be a franchise and sell their cars, why don't they trust their word that there is rust?

[MAT ED30]

gave the car a good clean yesterday and noticed a 2 rust spots on the inside of the arches  booked in now with vw to have a look 

[MAT ED30]

Just been to Vw for them to look at the rust on the inside of the wing good thing is I know the guy who runs the Vw body shop and he said don't worry we will get it sorted might just try for 2 new wings for the car,just need to wait on Vw now to approve it

[davey g]

has anyone got a working link for the original post

[Frodo-anni]

Drop me a pm with your email 

[doylebros]

Drop me a pm with your email 

Hope you don't mind - pm sent - 

[torque777]

My golf is 57plate on a 08 chassis and our jetta is 56 plate on a 07 chassis and neither have no evidence of rust in arches ..is this because the foam block was modified ? Cant read link

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