Are cracks in sidelights an NCT fail?

Steve

Are cracks in sidelights lenses an NCT fail?

Not DRL's just the combined side lights / indicators on a '11 Scirocco

Must have got hit by stones or something this summer, still light up fine, only noticed it today doing a check.... NCT on Wed.

Odelay

Steve wrote: »

Are cracks in sidelights lenses an NCT fail?

Not DRL's just the combined side lights / indicators on a '11 Scirocco

Must have got hit by stones or something this summer, still light up fine, only noticed it today doing a check.... NCT on Wed.

If they fuction I don’t see why not.

punisher5112

If they let in water or could do it will fail.

How obvious is it.

Dillosk412

Clear vinyl tape with permanent adhesive will ensure no water gets in. Any sign maker will have some.

Atlantic Dawn

If there's sharp glass exposed it will be a fail as it's a risk to pedestrians/cyclists, also if the crack distorts the light it will be a fail. If it's just hairline cracks should be grand.

Steve

punisher5112 wrote: »

If they let in water or could do it will fail.

How obvious is it.

5mm hole in one , hairline crack in the other.

Dillosk412 wrote: »

Clear vinyl tape with permanent adhesive will ensure no water gets in. Any sign maker will have some.

Ok the one with the hole has some condensation inside, can maybe fix and seal that.

Just got a quote of €300 to replace both!!!!!!

Currently in Beaumont getting my heart re-started..

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

If there's sharp glass exposed it will be a fail as it's a risk to pedestrians/cyclists, also if the crack distorts the light it will be a fail. If it's just hairline cracks should be grand.

Not made of glass for the last 20 years, also unlit cyclists at night who don't see me deserve whatever they get. (/rant, sorry)

naughtysmurf

The likes of Halfords or most motor factors will have clear, red & amber tape usually in a pack, patch it up as best you can & see how you get on

Akrasia

Steve wrote: »

5mm hole in one , hairline crack in the other.




Ok the one with the hole has some condensation inside, can maybe fix and seal that.

Just got a quote of €300 to replace both!!!!!!

Currently in Beaumont getting my heart re-started..


Not made of glass for the last 20 years, also unlit cyclists at night who don't see me deserve whatever they get. (/rant, sorry)

Take off the rubber seal behind the headlamp a few days before the NCT and the condensation should be clear

Steve

I'll post a pic in daylight tomorrow and see what you think, thanks for the replies.!

Steve

Fut some film over it and wasn't noticed.



However, failed on a leaky rear shock and it's gonna cost me the guts of a grand to fix.

Yes, they're the electronically adjustable ones.... Yes, VW have you over a barrel with them... :mad::mad::mad:

mgbgt1978

Just a thought. Can you swap the rear shocks for ordinary ones and get the originals coded out.

Steve

mgbgt1978 wrote: »

Just a thought. Can you swap the rear shocks for ordinary ones and get the originals coded out.

The price I got was for a pair... technically I only need 1

I could downgrade - and actually discussed that option with the guy I'm getting to do the work... it would mean doing all 4 (otherwise the ECU goes nuts), it would ruin the car, and still cost about half the price including fitting.

Only other option was to replace the one leaky shock, not the pair - worry there is the other side will go shortly after...

Catch 22.

bazz26

I replaced a cracked light similar to that on a Passat CC a few years back. Cost around €40 from a VW dealer. 5 mins to fit too.