Hey,

I was out driving the other day when I decided to lower the rear left window by means of the electric window elevator. A few moments later when I was going to raise the window again I heard the sound of plastics going into pieces. The window was stuck and wouldn

The window lifter is only listed as a complete assemby. You could look at similar parts off other VAG models to see if the component you need is common but unfortunately it isn't possible to identify that component from the Skoda parts catalogue.

Just a thought. Is this the infamous component which has caused so much grief to VW owners in the United States and has now been modified?

Yes it is Denis

If the parts are the same as the Golf, VW are now doing a repair kit (definately for the front windows). The kit costs about