MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Reezie123 on October 21, 2013, 08:04:41 pm

Title: White Worm?
Post by: Reezie123 on October 21, 2013, 08:04:41 pm

I've noticed everyone talking about white worm...

Is that the corrosion looking thing on the centre caps? Because I have it...

Was wondering if anyone had them replaced under warranty or something?

Mine is a 2006 with 17" Monza Wheels..

Any help Would Be Appriciated!

 :happy2:

Title: Re: White Worm?
Post by: Ollie. on October 21, 2013, 09:09:43 pm

Yes, thats what they're referring to. Mine is a 2006 and it's never had an issue. My two of my friends both with Mk5 Golfs of a similar age both have it. Which leads me to think the centre caps have been replaced on mine.

With regards to warranty, they may have replaced them if it was less than 3 years old. But you'd have little or no chance now. They're not too expensive though, plenty of them on eBay. :)

Title: Re: White Worm?
Post by: Tim144 on October 21, 2013, 09:29:57 pm

Sounds like filliform corrosion.

Title: Re: White Worm?
Post by: Reezie123 on October 21, 2013, 10:49:02 pm

Quote from: Ollie. on October 21, 2013, 09:09:43 pm

Yes, thats what they're referring to. Mine is a 2006 and it's never had an issue. My two of my friends both with Mk5 Golfs of a similar age both have it. Which leads me to think the centre caps have been replaced on mine.

With regards to warranty, they may have replaced them if it was less than 3 years old. But you'd have little or no chance now. They're not too expensive though, plenty of them on eBay. :)

Thanks, I thought I wouldnt stand a chance they'll send me to ASDA to get them!