HOW TO PASS AN MOT FIRST TIME

Want to make sure your car passes its MOT first time? In this video, I walk you through a full pre-MOT checklist covering the most common MOT failures and how to fix them yourself on a budget! Perfect for UK drivers, DIY car enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to save money by avoiding a costly MOT fail.

This guide is especially useful if you’ve got a modified car, a Volkswagen (VW) project, or any older vehicle where staying road legal matters more than ever.

We cover:

How to check your lights, tyres, brakes, and suspension

Common MOT fails like number plate issues, handbrake adjustment, warning lights and more

Easy visual checks and budget fixes for DIY mechanics

Tips for VW owners, rat look builds, and budget project cars

Whether you're driving a VW Golf, VW T4, Passat, Skoda, Audi, Volvo, Ford, or Jap import, these checks will help you avoid a retest and pass first time.

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