gadgetgricey Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Aware questions regarding MOT's have been asked, looks as though the powers that be have listened. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vehicle-owners-to-be-granted-mot-exemption-in-battle-against-coronavirus KruJoe and UltraWomble 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Ours is being tested now as due today. Wonder what I'm supposed to do if it fails and I can't get the parts required to fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 anyone else see that as a sign of things to come? Banger Kenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 What about a car with an mot expired after March 30? Is that essentially allowing “6 months test” when selling a car say with 1 months test to go? Or even a car whose mot has just lapsed into that period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 well i assumed thats what it meant,though vague as usual,it could mean anything that expires after march 30 doesnt need testing for 6 months,or it could mean anything that expires in the 6 months after march 30th doesnt need testing till the 6 months is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_vw_man Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Actual guidance note is here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020 Automatic extension to expiry date by 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 I think the usual ruling in un-roadworthiness will apply. If you're out and about in a car getting something essential (ie the food for the week or travelling to work where you need to be in) and Mr Policeman sees something obviously not working dangerous with your car but the MoT is still valid or has been extended then the law will apply as if the test was only carried out a week ago. The state some idiots let their cars get into between annual tests does leave a lot to be desired though if they're allowed 6 months on top of usual. adw1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Excellent, this comes in handy as the MOT for the Mercedes would have expired on the 6th otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 That’s the Mini fixed* for this year then ? Jim Bell, UltraWomble, beko1987 and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 A week too late for the 205 sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Have you managed to get a test on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, loserone said: Have you managed to get a test on it? Nope, I am in isolation so can’t take it. It isn’t a major thing but would have been nice to have the option to get a bit of fresh air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 All but one of my cars now have an MOT till 2021, the Corsa is due in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 My Volvo is due on 3 April. I did have it booked in for test tomorrow but the garage have just told me they’re clearing the work that’s already in then closing their premises from 1st April. He said I can still bring it in tomorrow but given the new extension it’s not important so I’ve cancelled it. Tbh, I’d rather not take any chances with this virus and it’s better for me and better for them. He said he’s got to do the best thing for his staff which is fair and sensible. I’ll just take the 6 month extension and book it in later in the year. egg and lisbon_road 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Sweet, have a fucked sensor putting my airbag light on and MOT due early May *puts wallet away* bangernomics, timolloyd, Rave and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2100k Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vehicle-owners-to-be-granted-mot-exemption-in-battle-against-coronavirus "All cars, vans and motorcycles which usually would require an MOT test will be exempted from needing a test from 30 March 2020." That sounds suspiciously like you do not need an MOT to use your vehicle, it just needs to be in a roadworthy state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshadow Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 fair enough,as we shiters look after ours,???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Just booked the Passat it for it's full retest next Monday as it ran out in Feb.. Will probably be for sale once done.. then might sorn at least one of the others and stop insurance.. Sent from my SM-A505FN using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 So that £300 Saab I bought with 6 months MoT on actually had 12! ??? reb, Floatylight, adw1977 and 6 others 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 51 minutes ago, SRi05 said: Sweet, have a fucked sensor putting my airbag light on and MOT due early May *puts wallet away* I'm the same. I have a faulty ABS light. Being able to focus on the stuff that actually keeps it usable is good. I can't put my wallet away as I need 4 new shocks as they were all weeping anyway and have popped one by way of excessive exuberance trying to impress a girl. The C2 really has turned me into a 17 year old again. Luckily I can get them less than £25 a corner, and it seems that parts supply chains are remaining open, if not quite as swift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKnight Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Mine is due 28th March. Fucksake. CortinaDave, BorniteIdentity and inconsistant 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 ProgRocker, egg, BorniteIdentity and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 That gives me a bit longer to save up for new shocks for the Granvia. It was due in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Similar has been announced in Spain as ITV testing station have closed. No extensions, but car insurance covers cars needing and ITV until the stations are open again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 2 hours ago, dc2100k said: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vehicle-owners-to-be-granted-mot-exemption-in-battle-against-coronavirus "All cars, vans and motorcycles which usually would require an MOT test will be exempted from needing a test from 30 March 2020." That sounds suspiciously like you do not need an MOT to use your vehicle, it just needs to be in a roadworthy state. Not an exemption. Just the existing current MoT's from March 30 extended by 6-months at the flick of an electronic switch. Details in Gov website. To check a vehicle look on the Gov MoT website for a particular vehicle to see if extended. So they will have a longer MoT after that date. (Non-MoT are not eligible nor those that expired just before 30th). BorniteIdentity, RobT and hennabm 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Some use of the word 'exemption' even on BBC website which is slightly confusing. It's an extension of current existing MoT's that are operational from 30th. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52036333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 2 hours ago, theshadow said: fair enough,as we shiters look after ours,???? Like ballocks we do. UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwdChina Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 AAhhh ....... but can you still get road tax ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Yes. Because you will have a current MoT. See the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwdChina Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, lesapandre said: Yes. Because you will have a current MoT. See the website. Yeh I should've looked..............................Six months extra eh.................wonder how long the lock up is going to last then. lesapandre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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