B7 Passat Wagon - Automatic tailgate slamming

[kamold]

Mine's a bit slammy, I assumed it is as designed as I've not owned it from new.
I wonder if renewing the struts would make any difference?
Once way to find out I guess...

[iampivot]

Also check the plastic trim your dealership adds to your numberplate with their advertising, it's normally very thin and flimsy and makes a lot of noise when the tailgate closes.

[SamS3]

I still don't know why it slams sometimes and not others.

Mine slams "less" with the doors and windows all closed - down to the air pressure of course. I've taken to just guiding down the last few inches with my hand which defeats the object a little!

[brettue]

Mine slams. One day it will break my dog in half while he's in the boot waiting for it to close. Good to hear it's normal though.