Brake lights not working on my 2001 Golf

[Jay123]

I have a Y reg Golf Mk4 GTI and the rear brake lights (inc the 3rd high level one) don't come on when I press the pedal. I have checked all the related fuses which seem fine. I don't think its the bulbs as the high level light would still work, but it doesn't. Does anyone know where the switch that triggers the light is situated or know what the problem could be. 

[Skids]

The switch is mounted on, or near, the brake pedal.  Quite often the switch mounting can move are break.

[Skids]

...can more or break.

[Skids]

...can move or break.  (3rd time lucky).

[mitchellday2]

it is most defenatly your brake switch i have the same problem with my golf gti common fault ive been told. If you look on the top of the brake pedal u may have to remove a plastic covering if its a two prong switch remove it and replace with a fuse your brake lights should come on this will tell u if ya switch is ******* .hope this helps.