Hints to having an overcharging battery are: excessive water usage, and, especially right after you turn off the engine, you can hear the battery fizzing (like a coke can after you open it).

Put a volt meter on the battery while it's running - If you are getting something really high, then you know your answer right off the bat.

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09 Jetta TDI
1985 300D