Help! Reverse has dissappeared from my mk2 gti!

[Joeymk2]

So, yesterday i was parked in the city in my mk2 gti and when I tried to put my car into reverse it kept going into first no matter what I did. I then tried putting the car in first to see what was going on and it refused to go into first normally unless i pushed the gear stick down and into where reverse should be.
It's like first has migrated to where reverse should be and reverse has gone completely.

I use my car as a daily driver so I'm pretty keen to find out whats going on and to fix it ASAP!

[RedMk2Gti]

Shift linkage is worn, especially the relay shaft.

[ryana89]

As Red says, or ALL of the bushings may be worn.
Get a bushing kit of GAP or perhaps call Camden GTI.

This may help you visualize the linkage set-up.

[Joeymk2]

Thanks for the help guys!
I'm taking the car to Camden GTI today and I'll see how that goes.