Hi,
VW Golf diresel Estate Mk4 failed its MoT yesterday on two things: (02 plate, 70K miles
Excessive play in front offside wheel bearing Front brake imbalance 38%.
I spoke to the MoT tester afterwards, as I wanted to ask which front wheel it was.
Apparently, if I replace the front offside wheel bearing, it will sort out
*both* MoT failures.Is this correct? It's the first time I've heard of this, and the car does not pull to one side when braking hard.
I've no reason to doubt the garage, I've been going there every year just for MoT for both my partners and my own car, and I've never heard any horror stories yet.and the MoT tester I chat to every year and he seems as as straight as a die.
Also is it normal for wheel bearings to fail after just 70K miles?
I've driven cars till 186K miles and were all on fours original factory fitted bearings.
I'm guessing the rubber seal perished, letting dirt and water in causing premature bearing failure, as this is a 9 year old car despite the low mileage.
Stephen.