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Offline AlanD

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Failed
« 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
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Offline bacillus

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Re: Failed
« Reply #1 on: 21 March 2009, 13:07 »
Sorry to hear this mate but take consolation that it's all easy to rectify..
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Offline mark.w

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Re: Failed
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline AlanD

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Re: Failed
« Reply #3 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:
« Last Edit: 21 March 2009, 13:20 by AlanD »
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Offline T_J_G

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Re: Failed
« Reply #4 on: 21 March 2009, 13:18 »
Damn that's annoying Alan! Hope mine goes through in June ok!
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Offline AlanD

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Re: Failed
« Reply #5 on: 21 March 2009, 13:21 »
My MK4 sailed through MOT, twice.
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Offline AlanD

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Re: Failed
« Reply #6 on: 21 March 2009, 14:23 »
Because its wear and tear it isnt covered under warranty :(
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Offline stealthwolf

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Re: Failed
« Reply #7 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?
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Offline matthewsimone

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Re: Failed
« Reply #8 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:
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Offline chungster

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Re: Failed
« Reply #9 on: 21 March 2009, 19:40 »
mine passed its first MoT couple of weeks ago. no probs whatsoever!
« Last Edit: 21 March 2009, 22:29 by chungster »
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