3rd year service and first MOT

[Gene Hunt.]

Mine went through its MOT at the end of June without any better. I bought mine just before VW started selling the service package 3 and a bit years ago but I did buy a package this time which gave me the 3rd and 4th services (the 4th is the big one) and two MOTs for £379. I didn't think that was bad bearing in mind two MOTs are £100 odd on their own and the 4th service was £250 odd ish. Yes, they'll get their money with brake pads and other consumables no doubt but so far, so good - 3 years and no bother at all.

I just have to wait until the end of September now when I can get a new insurer who'll allow me to mod it!!!!!

............just check if it includes the cambelt & water pump .I have a feeling it wont.

[R32UK]

Mine went through its MOT at the end of June without any better. I bought mine just before VW started selling the service package 3 and a bit years ago but I did buy a package this time which gave me the 3rd and 4th services (the 4th is the big one) and two MOTs for £379. I didn't think that was bad bearing in mind two MOTs are £100 odd on their own and the 4th service was £250 odd ish. Yes, they'll get their money with brake pads and other consumables no doubt but so far, so good - 3 years and no bother at all.

I just have to wait until the end of September now when I can get a new insurer who'll allow me to mod it!!!!!

............just check if it includes the cambelt & water pump .I have a feeling it wont.

not for that price. cam belt and water pump alone is £429 on the VW website. although this may well be slightly cheaper for the mk6.... i doubt it 

[GerryD]

Mine went through its MOT at the end of June without any better. I bought mine just before VW started selling the service package 3 and a bit years ago but I did buy a package this time which gave me the 3rd and 4th services (the 4th is the big one) and two MOTs for £379. I didn't think that was bad bearing in mind two MOTs are £100 odd on their own and the 4th service was £250 odd ish. Yes, they'll get their money with brake pads and other consumables no doubt but so far, so good - 3 years and no bother at all.

I just have to wait until the end of September now when I can get a new insurer who'll allow me to mod it!!!!!

............just check if it includes the cambelt & water pump .I have a feeling it wont.

Maybe I'm wrong, but doesn't the Mark 6 GTI not have a timing chain?

[R32UK]

Mine went through its MOT at the end of June without any better. I bought mine just before VW started selling the service package 3 and a bit years ago but I did buy a package this time which gave me the 3rd and 4th services (the 4th is the big one) and two MOTs for £379. I didn't think that was bad bearing in mind two MOTs are £100 odd on their own and the 4th service was £250 odd ish. Yes, they'll get their money with brake pads and other consumables no doubt but so far, so good - 3 years and no bother at all.

I just have to wait until the end of September now when I can get a new insurer who'll allow me to mod it!!!!!

............just check if it includes the cambelt & water pump .I have a feeling it wont.

Maybe I'm wrong, but doesn't the Mark 6 GTI not have a timing chain?

you are correct... but does it mean that vw would lower the price 

[Buck]

With a chain the theory is you won't need to replace it (although certain related parts i.e. guides might need replacing)

On the GTD IIRC it is still a belt 

[andykram]

Yes I got the brake fluid change as part of this £379 plan I just bought.

The GTi engine is a chain so doesn't need the belt doing on the 4th year. Haven't looked to see why the 4th one is the "big one" but I assume they must be doing something exciting!!!!?

[GerryD]

Mine went through its MOT at the end of June without any better. I bought mine just before VW started selling the service package 3 and a bit years ago but I did buy a package this time which gave me the 3rd and 4th services (the 4th is the big one) and two MOTs for £379. I didn't think that was bad bearing in mind two MOTs are £100 odd on their own and the 4th service was £250 odd ish. Yes, they'll get their money with brake pads and other consumables no doubt but so far, so good - 3 years and no bother at all.

I just have to wait until the end of September now when I can get a new insurer who'll allow me to mod it!!!!!

............just check if it includes the cambelt & water pump .I have a feeling it wont.

Maybe I'm wrong, but doesn't the Mark 6 GTI not have a timing chain?

you are correct... but does it mean that vw would lower the price 

I was just under the impression that chains did not have to be replaced as often as belts, if at all.
Would be a bit miffed to pay that sort of money if it didn't need doing.

PS I got the 3rd service done last month at £175 including the brake fluid which was not that bad in my opinion seeing as the previous owner didn't get the service pack.

[gizzywizzy]

Brake fluid changed FOC and it sailed through its MOT...very happy bunny with 3 years of trouble free motoring now under my belt. 

They tried to sell me a new Tig just cos I looked in its window in passing, but I am more than happy with my GTI and told them so, was always gonna keep it a while anyway and it still only has 15,500 on the clock.

[Jimmymature]

Did you all get the brake fluid change on the 3 year service, those of you that have the service plan? My 3 year service is due next January I'm just wondering if it part of the service or they charge you extra?

They did the brake fluid separately on mine, the price was £89 but got them to reduce it to £36!!!!!



Jim

[Snoopy]

I would be shocked if a 3 year old car didn't pass its MOT unless tyre or wipers related.