There is no door mechanism by the way all door lock unlock functions as well as the electrical functions of the alarm system are handled by the latches.
Vw golf one door not locking.
Yeah sorry t be the berer of bad news but no if it is the dame as a skoda it s all micro switchings and smoke.
When one door has the locking issue it is likely an issue within the door.
I have 2008 mk 5 r32.
Almost a year ago my rear left door lock started playing tricks on me it was not always unlocking.
A few youtube videos exist for this.
One door lock is not working.
On the good side of things if you have time on your side it sounds like a micro switch which is pretty cheap to replace.
Be it the switch for that side latch or actuator.
Now it s my turn to contribute to the common knowledge.
If however it does not it could be one of a few different issues.
Your volkswagen remote control vehicle key may have a dead battery.
This is a common problem on vw vehicles built 1999 present.
Your volkswagen remote control vehicle key should be able to lock and unlock your vehicle s doors from within a perimeter of several yards around the vehicle.
It is very easy to test to see if this is the case.
At one point the door was lock shut and it remained like this for quite a while.