Newbie with same problem
Only had my GT 1.4 ACT for 5 weeks but had the smearing issue since the start. Dealer was useless, put on 2 sets of blades 1st set Valeo 2nd set Bosch both sets OEM part and both complete rubbish, new arm tried but still just as bad.
I took matters under my control and got the aftermarket Bosch blades from windscreen wipers direct, problem solved. Why cant dealers be honest with you and so disappointed with VW for putting a substandard safety critical part on cars. Other than this love the car.
Only had my GT 1.4 ACT for 5 weeks but had the smearing issue since the start. Dealer was useless, put on 2 sets of blades 1st set Valeo 2nd set Bosch both sets OEM part and both complete rubbish, new arm tried but still just as bad.
I took matters under my control and got the aftermarket Bosch blades from windscreen wipers direct, problem solved. Why cant dealers be honest with you and so disappointed with VW for putting a substandard safety critical part on cars. Other than this love the car.