I had to replace my steering column because of a faulty steering column lock. The job is more daunting than it is difficult. With some patience, and a reasonably good tool supply, it is relatively straight forward. I bought the replacement column from a UK breakers yard on eBay for about 150GBP.
Incidentally, if you do go down this route it is well worth doing some preventative maintenance on the replacement shaft before installing it. The reason my steering lock failed was because the grease in the worm-drive gearbox had turned to concrete. By removing the roll pins retaining the cover it is very easy to dismantle the gearbox and re-lube it.
Also, when you receive the replacement steering column you can test that all is working by removing the plastic covers around the steering wheel and accessing the electrical connector. There is sufficient length in the loom to allow you to plug in the replacement with the existing column in situ. When it works, it gives you a warm feeling . . . . !
Good luck!
Stuart Stuart
L322 2007 TDV8 Vogue
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