This needs a re write

[les g]

Originally Posted by flyerncle

"Center 3/4 of tread must have at least 1.6 mm" ask for a VT17 and see what happens,there is too much "intrepetation" of whats written and RFR's are clearly stated in the manual.

The fast fit fraternity are the worst for this as they prey on the ill informed public with the old sharp intake of breath and I would not let my kid drive that story's

Paul
i told him to complain and take it to the top..and complain in the proper manner
but i think he just likes to moan.
you like me know what happens if you press the right buttons!!!!
but i dont think Fabby believed me
cheers les g

[flyerncle]

Agreed Les,only problem with VT 17 is that it will cost you full current fee and in the current situation of fee cutting its probably easier to put up and shut up and give in and do it.

Something I came across was a local Audi dealer testing a TT and failing it on front roll bar excessively worn and marked dangerous on the 30 £600 to repair.

I did it for less than £70.

[les g]

Paul
i have seen both sides of it
and agree sometimes its easier to grin and bear it
but it really grips me when people are being shafted
the only way to deal with mot cowboys is use the correct channels
if not vosa wont even flag it for consideration
its tuff love but it has to be done
..... how many times have you been told pass and advise ...................
and thought if that was my car i would do that.....
it a shitter but unless the little guy stamps his fot nothing changes
cheers les g

[MarkB]

I complained but my rant on here wasn't about my MOT it was more to point out that whether MOT or IVA it's down to the person testing at the time as some folk have passed IVA and some haven't yet have done exactly the same things in exactly the same way.

Originally Posted by les g

Paul
i have seen both sides of it
and agree sometimes its easier to grin and bear it
but it really grips me when people are being shafted
the only way to deal with mot cowboys is use the correct channels
if not vosa wont even flag it for consideration
its tuff love but it has to be done
..... how many times have you been told pass and advise ...................
and thought if that was my car i would do that.....
it a shitter but unless the little guy stamps his fot nothing changes
cheers les g

[les g]

Originally Posted by MarkB

I complained but my rant on here wasn't about my MOT it was more to point out that whether MOT or IVA it's down to the person testing at the time as some folk have passed IVA and some haven't yet have done exactly the same things in exactly the same way.

Got to disagree with you there Mark on one point
there should be no grey areas with an MOT there is a book with all the Q,s and A,s and it should be available at the Test Station.

But as for IVA that seems a friggin nightmare and definitely open to the testers interpretation
cheers les g
ps how you doin you have been quiet

[robo]

Les you are right but there should be no grey areas. Going back over time people have got away with things that have tripped up the next poor sod. Which brings me back to to point of a re write. All said and done you should be able to go there and pass. I dont think there is a person on the forum thats a fool but still there are some getting tripped up and robbed at the iva stage. I reckon a simple draft of the stumbling blocks would be a great help and that can only come from those who have been built and passed iva. At least you could stand there and argue "your valid point".

Bob

[les g]

Originally Posted by robo

Les you are right but there should be no grey areas. Going back over time people have got away with things that have tripped up the next poor sod. Which brings me back to to point of a re write. All said and done you should be able to go there and pass. I dont think there is a person on the forum thats a fool but still there are some getting tripped up and robbed at the iva stage. I reckon a simple draft of the stumbling blocks would be a great help and that can only come from those who have been built and passed iva. At least you could stand there and argue "your valid point".

Bob

Bob i agree
i was reading a thread on lcb a chap had issues with his steering column and wheel .
he failed.
went home done some research went back argued the toss with proof that someone else,s car had passed with the same items fitted .
the tester went away made a fonecall and came back and said he would allow it on retest.. now that is not even remotely amusing its absolutely woeful..
cheers les g