VW Golf Central Locking Pump Failure — Vacuum System
Volkswagen
Golf
2000
All Mk4
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Low
Safe to Drive?
✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
🟢 Low Priority
The vacuum central locking pump on Golf Mk4 fails causing one or more doors not to lock. The pump is under the spare wheel well. Replacement pump costs £80-200.
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