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Hi,

Can anyone tell me the part number for rear suspension struts as mine are leaking. Or even an oem alternative?

Thanks

Before you buy, pull the PR-code sticker from the boot floor and match the damper part number to your own build - 2016 GTI rears differ by chassis code and a lot of the listings cross them incorrectly. A solid OE-equivalent is Sachs or Bilstein B4 if you are not chasing the VW stamp, and both are cheaper than a dealer set. The job itself is about 45 minutes a side on stands: lower bolt out, drop the arm, swap, then torque with the suspension loaded rather than hanging. I filmed the process for a mate and turned the phone clips into a short walkthrough with dolai so he could see the order of the steps before starting, which saved a lot of second-guessing.