Leaking rear shocks on 2012 VW Golf 2.5L at 50k miles

[cacophony555]

I have a 2012 VW Golf 2.5L with 50k miles and It looks like my two rear shocks have leaks. Is this common or expected given the low mileage? Should I have them replaced and if so how much should I expect to pay?

I'll attach images below. Thanks!

 

[Joe_Mama]

It isnt common or expected at 50k miles.

Time for a set of coilovers.

 

[MrFancypants]

yikes.... yeah that's abnormal

 

[Joe_Mama]

Factory defect or someone was overloading the rear suspension or someone was off roading it and got sand/dirt all up in there.

 

[cacophony555]

Thanks for the replies.

I've owned the car since new and have been very gentle with it. There are a bunch of unavoidable speed bumps in the parking lot where I work, but I never drove over them quickly.

Maybe I should get something non OEM (bilsteins?) for replacements in the hopes that they're more reliable? Ok to have the rear shocks a different brand than the fronts?

 

[bebersol]

what did you end up doing?

BTW 50k on shocks is pretty good, they're only designed to last about 50k.
Mine just started to leak at 70k, lucky I guess.

 

[supreme_gti]

I have a 2012 VW Golf 2.5L with 50k miles and It looks like my two rear shocks have leaks. Is this common or expected given the low mileage? Should I have them replaced and if so how much should I expect to pay?

I'll attach images below. Thanks!

happened to my GTI at 100k miles... I got ST X coilovers installed, standard drop, nothing crazy, sits nice and handles well.

 

[supreme_gti]

Thanks for the replies.

I've owned the car since new and have been very gentle with it. There are a bunch of unavoidable speed bumps in the parking lot where I work, but I never drove over them quickly.

Maybe I should get something non OEM (bilsteins?) for replacements in the hopes that they're more reliable? Ok to have the rear shocks a different brand than the fronts?

ST coilovers are good for these cars. Made by KW. German quality. Can't go wrong.

 

[supreme_gti]

what did you end up doing?

BTW 50k on shocks is pretty good, they're only designed to last about 50k.
Mine just started to leak at 70k, lucky I guess.

wow.... OEM shocks are weak I guess... one of the springs broke too. The shop that did the coilover install mentioned it...

 

[cacophony555]

what did you end up doing?

BTW 50k on shocks is pretty good, they're only designed to last about 50k.
Mine just started to leak at 70k, lucky I guess.

I haven't done anything yet and haven't noticed any issues in driving.
Reading this was what led to me putting it off: http://www.techtalk.ie/technical_articles/sachs-workshop-tips-leaking-shock-absorbers/