If you move the linkage under the hood at the tranny itself does it go into gear? if so it is a linkage problem. bit of a pain but fixable. Get someone to shift while you watch & see if everything moves or something just flops around. If it happened suddenly it is likely a linkage issue, something just fell off something else. I know a guy who works on VWs in East Van if you are interested. Cheers Dan
Doesn't sound too good. Give Virgil a call at Dubs Garage 778 865-3827 he might be able to give you some better info, he is in Poco. Or you could try Alan at Al's Rabbits 604 254 9936 in East Van . both these guys work on nothing but VWs. Good luck