Hello All,

Over a week ago, I got the Steering Lock column Defective message in my 55 plate 1.9tdi passat. After switching it off/on again, it's been ok ever since. I never got the message again.

However having read couple of threads on this subject, it seems this is an expensive problem...costing nearly a grand. My question is was my 'Steering Lock column Defective' message most likely a just a one off or is this how the problem starts to occur....i.e. message will start to apear more frequently over time till the car cuts out etc?

Many thanks in advance...need to decide what to do with the car