VW Golf Mk2 Owners Club

So who's benefited from the 6 month MOT exentension? Mines been bumped from June 6 to Decemeber 6. Haven't used the car since March and it's been on SORN since lockdown started. I don't even think I'll recommision for July as I still have no where to go, but I'll tax the bike so I can restart my IAM which got put on hold.

Whilst the extension is great, I don't think I want a December MOT as any failure means I'll be out on the driveway in rain (or snow) with no evening daylight trying to get it sorted. But also not keen on a June MOT as a failure that close to Bristol Volksfest and other summer shows could mean missing a weekend out.

I think I'll present it for MOT in early September, (need to check Berkley Castle Show dates) after show season but before 'proper' winter hits. Feels like a good time of year for renewall, get everything checked, safe and ready to run through winter and not have any worries for summer shows following. Obviosuly regular checks and maintenace throughout the year will stay on top of any issues as they arise so in theroy no need to worry about a fail but you don't often get chance to get it up on a ramp so easy to miss something.

Anyone else got any thoughts on this, or thinking to manilulate the renewal date to yoru advantage?

I think this plugs into the aerial cable in the dash and then amplifies the signal turning it into digital (looks like you need to also have switched 12v supply but you could use the existing radio feed) meaning it should sit nicely behind the dash somewhere.  No idea how effective it would be but it would certainly keep everything stock looking.

Recently i've had a situation when starting the GTi where the key turns too far in the ignition & doesnt click back into the 1st position, resulting in the starter motor continuing to run after the engine has actually started. It needs a manual turn back every time.
Before i go buying parts, Is this likely to be a switch or barrel problem?

Thanks in advance