Brake/License plate lights issue

[PannikAttk]

I have an intermittent issue where sometimes the brake light and license plate bulb warning lights come on in the overhead OBC panel. The brake lights are actually out when this happens cause I confirmed myself. It's hard to pinpoint what may be causing it as it seems to fix itself.

Is this common? I checked the fuses (which seem fine) but what else can I check?

TIA

[quickervicar]

You may want to dab some dielectric grease on the contact point on the bulbs. Or switch to a different brand of bulb. (my Passat only liked Philips brand)