Volkswagen Golf clunking noise when reversing

Car: Volkswagen Golf
Variant: 1.4 e
Model Year: 2002

Categories: Leaks & Noises

i was reversing the other day and heard a strange clunking noise coming from the front left wheel area, as if it was sticking somewhere, then the noise stopped. i kept reversing into the same spot, and sometimes it made the noise, sometimes it didnt. it also only made the noise as i turned the wheel to the left, it was fine reversing to the right. now it seems to be clunking even if i reverse in a straight line, but again, not all the time. it sounds as if somethings slipping, or clicking out of place. i have been to garages, and heard about 5 different things it could be?
any help plz??

Posted: Jan 29, 2008 (16 years ago)

grimesy

Points: 1

could be anything with what you have said ie could be cv joint or suspension bushes worn or even the pads getting low im afraid it will be the process of elimination do one thing at a time ie bushes then balljoint then pads and so on

Posted Jan 30, 2008 (16 years ago)

thomkas_cars

Points: 1,056

check the pads are not rattling in the brake caliper

Posted Jun 26, 2009 (15 years ago)

lombard11

Points: 168

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