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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: AlanD on 21 March 2009, 13:04

Title: Failed
Post by: AlanD on 21 March 2009, 13:04

Just got back from MOT and its failed :(  :cry:

Front exhaust mount is shagged but Im getting Milltek next weekend so thats getting sorted and nearside front CV gaiter has split so that needs sorting. First ever MOT failed for a car that I have owned :( Its hard to take, someone console me lol

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: bacillus on 21 March 2009, 13:07

Sorry to hear this mate but take consolation that it's all easy to rectify..

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: mark.w on 21 March 2009, 13:13

Quote from: AlanD on 21 March 2009, 13:04

Just got back from MOT and its failed :(  :cry:

Front exhaust mount is shagged but Im getting Milltek next weekend so thats getting sorted and nearside front CV gaiter has split so that needs sorting. First ever MOT failed for a car that I have owned :( Its hard to take, someone console me lol

Yep, mine failed its very first MOT on the CV joint gaitor. Fixed under warranty tho.

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: AlanD on 21 March 2009, 13:16

Oh reeeeeeeealy? Let me phone the dealer then.

Just got off to them lol In true VW style there is only one person on the service desk today and he is on lunch . . . . .  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: T_J_G on 21 March 2009, 13:18

Damn that's annoying Alan! Hope mine goes through in June ok!

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: AlanD on 21 March 2009, 13:21

My MK4 sailed through MOT, twice.

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: AlanD on 21 March 2009, 14:23

Because its wear and tear it isnt covered under warranty :(

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: stealthwolf on 21 March 2009, 15:57

Quote from: mark.w on 21 March 2009, 13:13

Yep, mine failed its very first MOT on the CV joint gaitor. Fixed under warranty tho.

Is this a known/common problem for mk5s?

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: matthewsimone on 21 March 2009, 17:00

wow this is the first time any of your cars has ever failed? you must have had some nice motors matey, my 2006 gti just flew through first mot no probs and so did my type r civic but my luck ends there as all my previous cars were rs turbos etc with shopping lists of work upon mot time lol  :laugh:

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: chungster on 21 March 2009, 19:40

mine passed its first MoT couple of weeks ago. no probs whatsoever!

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: dan_apps on 21 March 2009, 20:12

Quote from: AlanD on 21 March 2009, 13:04

someone console me lol

grow sum and add me on xbox and help me kill zombies on left4dead, that will cheer you up! :afro:

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: Rhyso on 21 March 2009, 20:41

Quote from: AlanD on 21 March 2009, 13:21

My MK4 sailed through MOT, twice.

says it all  :tongue:

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: AlanD on 22 March 2009, 11:12

Quote from: matthewsimone on 21 March 2009, 17:00

wow this is the first time any of your cars has ever failed? you must have had some nice motors matey, my 2006 gti just flew through first mot no probs and so did my type r civic but my luck ends there as all my previous cars were rs turbos etc with shopping lists of work upon mot time lol  :laugh:

lol just a Clio, MK4 and now the MK5 so nothing too exotic lol

Cookie, Im sure iv added you? I think I might be wrong. Iv been the laziest mofo ever this week and haven't sent you the badges. Going to be easier If I just give them to next weekend :)

PM me your xbox ting :)

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: dan_apps on 22 March 2009, 12:19

Quote from: AlanD on 22 March 2009, 11:12

Cookie, Im sure iv added you? I think I might be wrong. Iv been the laziest mofo ever this week and haven't sent you the badges. Going to be easier If I just give them to next weekend :)

PM me your xbox ting :)

xbox tag : cookiemnsta

Badges: yeah ill take em off for ya next weekend :afro:

Title: Re: Failed
Post by: TomB on 22 March 2009, 23:09

Quote from: stealthwolf on 21 March 2009, 15:57

Quote from: mark.w on 21 March 2009, 13:13

Yep, mine failed its very first MOT on the CV joint gaitor. Fixed under warranty tho.

Is this a known/common problem for mk5s?

Yeah they are getting more and more common, especially on TDIs.