how much to replace the the cv boot on my golf gti

[tech1889]

not sure mate.. didnt even notice Nick's post..

[Steve_PD]

DONT BUY CHEAP ONES they're sh!t

I bought 2 from GSF they lasted a month!!!! bought 2 from vw for 3 x's the price and they been on a over a year and half

A spilt CV boot shouldnt cause a knocking sound its only rubber

[RTechUK]

would this cause a knocking when turning and putting pedal down noticed it when in the snow and wheels spinning does any one no if it is a failure on a mot cheers gordon

It will fail an MOT 

Only if the CV boot is leaking or split will it fail and MOT.   The tester needs to pinpoint the knocking, if he cannot replicate the knock during the shaker plate test or the old rock method then he cannot failt the car.


By the sounds of it your knock could be the bottom arm bushes, which is an easy find for any MOT tester and a fail.

[RTechUK]

Always use genuine parts..

Seems like Rich will do it for £35 all inc..lol

[richw911]

Always use genuine parts..

Seems like Rich will do it for £35 all inc..lol

Not me my local garage - feel free to pop down to Devon 

[richw911]

would this cause a knocking when turning and putting pedal down noticed it when in the snow and wheels spinning does any one no if it is a failure on a mot cheers gordon

It will fail an MOT 

Only if the CV boot is leaking or split will it fail and MOT.   The tester needs to pinpoint the knocking, if he cannot replicate the knock during the shaker plate test or the old rock method then he cannot failt the car.


By the sounds of it your knock could be the bottom arm bushes, which is an easy find for any MOT tester and a fail.

I was under the impression it was split why else would you replace it?

[tech1889]

Devon 




jks 

[GJSEB79]

i cant see a split in it it just the knocking it doesnt all ways do it it just some times does cheers for advice guys will take it to mot centre tomorrow and see if they fiind any thing wrong with it cheers gordon

[Steve_PD]

That wont be a boot then, possible the cv joint

[richw911]

Devon 




jks 

Devon = very