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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: jammac on 22 February 2008, 16:01

Title: MOT..... PASSED (just)
Post by: jammac on 22 February 2008, 16:01: WOOOO it passed!

i got issued a fail notice on headlight alignment and brake load sensing valve linkage seized.

but the nice chap adjusted my lights for free and didnt even mention the brake load sensing valve linkage to me.

advisorys both rear wheel bearings have slight play (he said easy to adjust)
screw in rear right tyre (GRRRRR)
oil leak (its 17years old)
coolant leak ( as above)

only Ã‚£25! hehehe :grin: im over the moon as i thought i was gonna fail misarabley
Title: Re: MOT..... PASSED (just)
Post by: Conker on 22 February 2008, 16:13: Nice one. Good news to start the weekend with!
Title: Re: MOT..... PASSED (just)
Post by: JC on 22 February 2008, 16:16: jesus - glad i didnt got to your place :laugh:

Mine would never have passed :shocked:
Title: Re: MOT..... PASSED (just)
Post by: jammac on 22 February 2008, 16:19: i was pooing myself as it runs out on wenesday. i should never have left it this late! i dont suppose ill learn though.
Title: Re: MOT..... PASSED (just)
Post by: JC on 22 February 2008, 16:20: only reason mine hasnt rusted underneath is the the oil leaks :grin:
Title: Re: MOT..... PASSED (just)
Post by: cняis on 22 February 2008, 16:33: i had over a page of advisories on the last MOT (november) :grin:
Title: Re: MOT..... PASSED (just)
Post by: daniel-1986 on 22 February 2008, 17:43: i got a fail on one rear wheel bearing with slight play in it
Title: Re: MOT..... PASSED (just)
Post by: Robdub on 22 February 2008, 19:17: :smiley: dont care how it passes aslong as it does
Title: Re: MOT..... PASSED (just)
Post by: jammac on 22 February 2008, 19:37: Quote from: daniel-1986 on 22 February 2008, 17:43
i got a fail on one rear wheel bearing with slight play in it

lucky me then ay!?!?

he said it was easy to adjust? ive no idea how but will look into it.
Title: Re: MOT..... PASSED (just)
Post by: Jay on 23 February 2008, 11:54: Just replace the bearings - Ã‚£5 each that way it's all brand spankers and no need for adjustments and less likely to go wrong.
Title: Re: MOT..... PASSED (just)
Post by: jammac on 24 February 2008, 07:59: you need special tooling to do it yourself dont ya? is it worth buying? i.e would it save me any Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£ in the long run.