VW Golf ABS Warning Light — ABS Ring Corrosion
Volkswagen
Golf
2005
All
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
⚠️ Drive with Caution
Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
Urgency Level
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VW Golf ABS light illuminating often indicates a corroded or cracked reluctor ring on the driveshaft or hub rather than sensor failure. The ring can corrode through in salt-road climates. Driveshaft replacement (ring is pressed on) costs £150-300.
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