Water in tailgate

[triggermala]

I have water getting into my tailgate and sitting in the bott of it, it drains out of the drain holes in the corners when I lift it up. Apart from the usual suspect odd rusty areas around the window seal which I have done my best to try and prevent it getting any worse until I can get it cut out is there anywhere else I need to check which could cause this. I have also noticed a couple of splits in the rubber tailgate surround seal.

[sarran1955]

Hello,

May I suggest you look at the clip-on plastic badges on the tailgate. I had this problem, removed the badges and filled.

Perhaps silicone mastic would give the same result...
Cordialement,

[Brick]

Are there any grommets in the side of the panel, for rear wash wipes etc? Are they intact, or if you do have a rear wash system could this be leaking?

[King Kenny]

I sympathise with you, Triggermala. I have exactly the same problem and assumed it was the window seals. I will check all the seals and badges, as Sarran suggests, when I get the van back from the Garage (Failed CT (MOT)).
 

[Brick]

Check this grommet, and also look for a build up of gunk/moss blocking the free flow of water where the hinges attach.

[triggermala]

Are these grommets supposed to be in there as it looks like mine are missing which let's out any water when I lift up the tailgate.

[Brick]

The grommets are where the wash wipe wiring would have passed through on posher models. Heated screens etc.

[Fun.]

Check this grommet, and also look for a build up of gunk/moss blocking the free flow of water where the hinges attach.

Anyone know where to get these grommets?

[Fun.]

Found it in case anyone is in need one one VW Blanking Plug - T3 / Tailgate (brickwerks.co.uk)

[Fun.]

Out of stock so still looking if anyone can help.

[Aidan]

what's the dimensions of the hole(s) ?

google oval rubber blanking grommet

Ebay amazon aliExpress etc...