GOLF R MOT just failed, bill coming Upto £1,000.

[Key fuels]

This is the breakdown I’ve been given for the cost, does it sound about right?

Don’t even understand half the stuff it’s failed on, if anyone would be kind enough to explain

[bakerstreet]

If you don't understand it, you aren't in the best position to question it and pasting answers from a thread into an e-mail convo with the garage won't work out either. The rates look ok to me though.

I would look at Black Circles for the tyres as they will probably be cheaper than the garage. However in reality you probably won't save much more than £50 on the tyres.

[Monkeylegend]

The tyre failure you should have noticed and could have got those changed before the MOT.

The propshaft bearing is wear and tear so not unusual and the car failed on emissions hence the new lambda probe.

In reality it is a fail on 3 things, one of which was avoidable.

As for the cost, as said you could have maybe saved a bit on tyres.

Is this at a main dealer or non franchised garage? Main dealer labour will probably be quite a bit higher and an Indy might have saved you a bit on non OEM parts, if they are available.

[A500leroy]

That labour rate looks a bit spicey ( unless you are in London)

[SteveR1979]

A500leroy said:

That labour rate looks a bit spicey ( unless you are in London)

Looks bloody cheap for a main dealer

[RobXjcoupe]

Looks like they have added vat twice to the labour rate

[Key fuels]

It’s a dealer specialising in VW and few other cars, not main VW Dealer. Pricing in leeds this is.

Thanks for all the replies so far. Do appreciate them jsut giving me a better understanding

[vikingaero]

Not sure how you're going to save on tyres. £120 per Conti at retail seems reasonable.

I buy Michelin 235/45/18s for around £100-110 by buying in advance and getting my indie to fit them. The OP doesn't have the luxury of time because he didn't perform a basic check that anyone could do.

[brman]

RobXjcoupe said:

Looks like they have added vat twice to the labour rate

I am assuming that all prices are ex-vat. so labour is £85 ex-vat. Vat being added at the bottom. I don't think they have really added it twice.

[_Mja_]

Get the tyres else where - quote for on black circles or tyres on the drive (they will come to you or the dealer). You'll get decent tyres for 100-120 / corner.

The other stuff is pretty good labour rates. Do you use the garage for annual servicing? That sort of stuff should have been picked up at annual servicing.

[billshoreham]

looks OK to me OP. thats probably not a main dealer with a MOT for £40.00. Expensive parts make up most of the Bill.My main dealer (BMW) charges £150 per hour!

[Monkeylegend]

_Mja_ said:

Get the tyres else where - quote for on black circles or tyres on the drive (they will come to you or the dealer). You'll get decent tyres for 100-120 / corner.

The other stuff is pretty good labour rates. Do you use the garage for annual servicing? That sort of stuff should have been picked up at annual servicing.

Propshaf and tyres maybe but I doubt emissions unless specifically asked for as part of the service.

That's why we have MOT's, soon to be extended to two year intervals. Exposed tyre cords going unnoticed are a reason for maybe not extending that interval.

[_Mja_]

I would also get 2x rear tyres done too - you've got damage to the sidewall on one which is blow out stuff. Always best to replace both tyres on the axle.

[Key fuels]

_Mja_ said:

Get the tyres else where - quote for on black circles or tyres on the drive (they will come to you or the dealer). You'll get decent tyres for 100-120 / corner.

The other stuff is pretty good labour rates. Do you use the garage for annual servicing? That sort of stuff should have been picked up at annual servicing.

I did get minor service done from there around Jan earlier this year time, which full vehicle report check was done and only said rear shock absorbers needed changing

[Gweeds]

And maybe keep a better eye on your tyres when you’re driving a 300bhp car.

[TheOctaneAddict]

So how many launch control starts has it done to warrant this bill

[SuperPav]

Is the car remapped or decat’ed and does the garage know this? Before you throw away money replacing a perfectly good lamdba sensor… they do fail, but it might not be the sensor that’s your problem!!

[valiant]

Don’t seem to bad to be honest.

Tyres are Conti so not a bad price (I imagine they’re 18 or 19”) and labour isn’t extortionate.

Parts are probably direct from VW so unless you want aftermarket, the price is the price.

Yeah, it’s annoying to be hammered all at once but thems the breaks I’m afraid.

[Key fuels]

SuperPav said:

Is the car remapped or decat’ed and does the garage know this? Before you throw away money replacing a perfectly good lamdba sensor… they do fail, but it might not be the sensor that’s your problem!!

Yeah mate, the car has been decated by previous owner, but I’ve not mentioned it to the garage

[brman]

Key fuels said:

Yeah mate, the car has been decated by previous owner, but I’ve not mentioned it to the garage

Then you probably don't need that lamda sensor as it will not fix the problem. You just need a new cat. Or of course you might need both. You might want to tell the garage (and expect a bigger bill)