MikeTheThinker

A known candidate is the connection between feed pipes for the screenwasher, IIRC pax side boot to rear of the wheel arch. There are numerous discussions regarding same on here - worth a search. BTW does the leak water look/feel like what you're putting into your screenwash reservoir under the bonnet? Another leak candidate would be the tailgate seal, but that would only appear after getting rained on (or carwashed).

This image is not from a forum member but caught my eye : There's a good page full of images of Scotland on the Beeb this morning: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8j873e660o

Another possibility if you don't expect to use a Rivnut tool in the future is a manual version - just a nut and bolt and some grunt power (a long handled wrench is helpful). Here's an M6 one on aliexpress for example: https://www.aliexpress.com/ssr/300000512/BundleDeals2?productIds=1005012182413869%3A12000057813458459&pha_manifest=ssr&_immersiveMode=true&disableNav=YES&sourceName=SEARCHProduct&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005012182413869%7C_p_origin_prod%3A&pvid=c1abb190-ef27-476f-a373-90befdcb3ef6

As a purchaser of the one-handed nut setting tool I can support this recommendation. Think "pop rivet pliers" on steroids!

Rivnut or Threadsert should sort it for you.

^ She's a bit too far north to collect Columbus. I hope someone managed to get a message to him ...

Welcome aboard! I'm sure we'll find plenty of ways to pick your brains as time goes on BTW I wish my German was as good as your English ...

Worth framing IMO

How about a Stormy Petrel?

There's a brace of those guys in the wood behind me, and every morning they hold a competitive hammering event round about dawn. I suppose it helps the crows wake up ...

There's nothing coming up on the usual go-to for parts - lllparts.co.uk - but both part codes show up on skoda-parts.com, along with lists of the applicable vehicles. Hopefully these will help clear the fog a little. https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/1k0937087h-control-unit-skoda-28666.html https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/1k0937087pz00-central-control-unit-skoda-27602.html

That would likely be a decider for me.

I'd like to learn more, please.

They're known as 'burls' and are usually the reaction of the tree to some insult or intrusion into the bark layer. The complex growth patterning - "figuring" - within burls makes them highly attractive to woodworkers.

Here's another source JIC; new RHD door mirror, heated, complete in primer 27 squid from ali. Only thing missing (for me) was the entry/exit puddle light led. Once the weather improves I shall see if I can transplant the old led fitting into the new housing. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008630176919.html

One other quick check; swap the front wheels over and see if the driving behaviour follows the wheel or stays as-was.

That suggests your tracking is out, perhaps adjustment, perhaps wear on the various suspension elements. Were it mine, I would get the tracking checked.

A quick check for you; look at the tyre treads to see if there's any uneven wear, plus check for the correct tyre pressures and enough tread depth..

Our Indy did just that on one of our Octy 2s. Car is still running fine with no problems. BTW look on aliexpress.com for a new alarm; between 40-50 squid at last look.

Name of Claude, perhaps?

I am embarrassed. I've just checked HERE and my 2007 Octy 2 has 5 X 112 PCD, NOT 5 x 115 as I had in my notes. So, if the wheel is of use, it's yours. Do check first that a full size wheel and tyre will fit into your wheel well, in case it's been tailored for a smaller-sized spare. I'll go measure the externals on this wheel and update you later.

From a problem solving perspective I would do this - and nothing else - before testing the car again. If you 'fix' allsorts and the car works OK you will not be able to identify the original problem uniquely.

My brain was telling me something could be amiss when I watched the vid, but I couldn't work out what it was. Hopefully you've caught it.

The wheels are Pegasus (see HERE ) and are 5x115 PCD. Cost? Whatever it costs me to ship it dahn Sarf :)

I have a 17" alloy wheel that I swapped out from my Scout. Any use?