volkswagen Golf mk5 - 'Clattering' noise from rear of car - Longron

About 8 months ago, someone bumped into the rear of my car whilst parked in a car park, hardly any noticible damage, in fact didnt notice for two days, however the bumper is ever so slightly pushed forward on the drivers side. Last night driving home I noticed what can be described as a 'metalic clatter' or like two metal plates being slapped together, or the sound a loose manhole cover makes when you drive over them, when I go over rough ground or speed bumps. Got the car booked in for Thursday, but wondering if anyone could shed any light on the problem. Not had any issues before, but was wondering if the bump has had anything to do with it or just a coincedence?

Thanks in advance

Edited by Longron on 26/06/2012 at 12:34

volkswagen Golf mk5 - 'Clattering' noise from rear of car - Cris_on_the_gas

Might be a loose exaust bracket

volkswagen Golf mk5 - 'Clattering' noise from rear of car - Longron

I thought that, but tried to shake the exhaust and all looks fine? The clatter does sound like it could be a loose brake caliper, but I drove over a bump and applied the brakes at the same time and the clatter still happend?