Seems to be a common problem.
Vw golf electric door lock problems.
Locks work from the switch but not the remote.
Two other problems started at the same time.
The door lock works in only one direction.
I would think that if the actuator in the door was bad that the buttons would still work and lock unlock the rest of the doors.
The battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced but the remote s may also need to be reprogrammed to work.
Dawda the mechanic just a quick guide on this mk5 golf.
This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator.
Here is a vid i made on fixing vw golf mk4 door locking mechanisms or rather replacing them.
The last problem is with the door lock indicator.
One of the door lock jammed inside and wouldn t allow the door to be open.
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The door locks and buttons on the other 3 doors are all fine.
Common on many german cars.