Was checking my tire pressures yesterday on my 2015 Golf R and noticed what looks like wet oily residue running down the inside of the front passenger side strut and onto the lower control arm, which I didn't even know could happen because I always thought shocks were sealed units that just wear out internally not leak actual fluid everywhere. The car has been feeling a bit crashy over bumps lately but nothing dramatic, so this discovery surprised me honestly. I wiped it with a paper towel and it was definitely thin oil not just road grime or condensation. A quick search tells me this means the shock is blown and needs replacement asap because it can affect braking stability among other things. I was looking at https://suspensionrepairdubai.ae/volkswagen-shock-absorber-replacement/ and noticed they specifically mention handling VW's electronic damping system which my car has, so that's probably the right route to go rather than a random general garage. My question for anyone who's had a leaking strut on a Golf or similar VW, how long did you drive on it before replacing and did it cause any other damage like killing a wheel bearing or messing up your alignment? Just trying to figure out if I can book this for next week or if I need to go tomorrow.