MOT et al.

[Rodbr]

I seem to have read somewhere that MOT requirement had been waived for 6 months. I wonder how that effects your insurance as you must have all valid certs when driving. Worse still you can not get a Road tax without insurance and MOT.

Looks like we could have another way to permanently remove cars from the roads.

[AndyR100]

I understand that any MOT that expires on or after 1st April is automatically extended by 6 months so it should show as having a valid MOT which will enable RFL to be purchased and insurance remains unaffected.

Of course, it doesn’t alter the ongoing requirement for the owner to ensure their vehicle is roadworthy whenever used on a public highway.

...... Andy 

Edited April 1, 2020 by AndyR100

[Misfit]

MOT Guide 

Car, motorcycle and van MOT tests

Guidance

Coronavirus: MOTs due from 30 March 2020

What you need to do

Your car, motorcycle, light van or other light vehicle’s MOT expiry date will be automatically extended by 6 months if it’s due on or after Monday 30 March 2020.

This means that your vehicle will still have a valid MOT certificate for an extra 6 months.

You do not need to do anything for this to happen. However, you must keep your vehicle safe to drive.

This applies to all vehicles, including those that need their first ever MOT test.

ExampleYour vehicle’s MOT was due to expire on 3 April 2020.

This will automatically be extended to 3 October 2020. You will need to get your MOT by this date.

Check your MOT expiry date has been extended

Your MOT expiry date will usually be updated on the day your MOT is due to expire. However, it might be done up to a few days before.

You can check your MOT history to see when your MOT expiry date has been extended. Keep checking back if your new expiry date is not showing yet.

You will not get a paper certificate to show your new MOT expiry date.

If your vehicle tax is due

You can tax your vehicle as soon as your MOT expiry date has been updated.

Keep your vehicle safe to drive

You must make sure your vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’). It can be unsafe even if your MOT expiry date has been extended.

Find out how to check your vehicle is safeand read the rules about vehicle maintenance, safety and security.

You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving and get 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition.

You should still take your vehicle to be repaired at the nearest open garage. The government is allowing them to remain open.