Oh, forgot to mention that 2/3 sets of tires wound up “cupped” in the rear. Rippled tread, makes a hell of a lot of noise. Which I guess is an indication of an alignment problem. Since the rear of a MKIV isn’t adjustable at all, that means something’s bent. 
So that’s what? 21 things in need of attention in 30 months? 8.4 problems per year? :headbang: