CV joint on the Golf is dry, at least I hope that's the explaination for the clanging and clicking noise coming from the nearside wheel.
The offside needed doing this time last year, so it's no surprise with all the salt and water over the last few weeks that the nearside needs doing. Just hope the rain stops long enough to have a look at it. Fingers crossed that's all it is, otherwise I'll be without transport the first week of the New Year