Light misting of oil on near shock absorber - MOT Adviosry

[freddie2020]

Hi,

2009 Golf MK6 GT TDI 140 Manual, on factory option 18" Wheels. 100k

I have this advisory for both front shockers.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Does this mean they need replacing? Done 100k maily motorway and A roads.

I guess with the heavier TDI engine and larger wheels the shockers get more of a hammering over time.

Is this the sort of advisory that will appear each MOT but nothing to worry about?

Thanks

[freddie2020]

Having both front console bushes done next week, was wondering whilst this is happening might as well have both front shockers done also to save labour.

Was not familiar with the term top strut mounts, but after Googling are the bushes you see under the bonnet holding the suspension, so now understand how they can get worn.

What do you mean by bearings? Wheel bearings?

[freddie2020]

cuprabob said:

No, not wheel bearings.

There is a bearing that sits within the strut top mount that allows the strut to turn during the operation of the steering. It wears and you get some free play that can result in knocking. It's worth replacing when the strut is dismantled.

Right got it, the lower end of the shocker is attached to the wheel hub that can rotate, and the bearing in the top struct allows this.

From looking at pictures, does the top mount strut and bearing come as one unit?