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I had the same with my VW earlier this year. The issue might not lie with the cable, but instead with the handbrake mechanism by the rear calliper that provides tension to the cable. Corrosion usually prevents it from returning back to its proper position, resulting in the slack cable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnGfPQKLR7I
Could also be an issue with the calliper itself.