Wishbone bushes

[Degudodger]

While attempting (i couldn't get the dam strut top mount off, plus GSF gave me the wrong shocks ) to replace the front shocks on 1.8 20v i noticed that the wishbone bushes on the drivers side wishbone appear to be torn or separating.

Would you say that i have anything to worry about or does this require immediate attention.

 

[Degudodger]

Forgot to mention that the photo was taken with the front jacked up.

 

[Sam20v]

Hi there.....
you will notice as they deteriorate further that the handling from the front end becomes floaty and it feels unstable.
on a motorway this is un nerving as the car moves and your continuously correcting the steering.........check your axle bushes too.....all of mine went.....
decided to change for powerflex......

It is a common occurance for the bushes to go on the VW MK IV chassis.
do a search.....i posted pics of mine when my other half changed them at easter...