gadgetgricey 2,178 Report post Posted March 25 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 2 UltraWomble and KruJoe reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inconsistant 8,241 Report post Posted March 25 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plasticvandan 4,892 Report post Posted March 25 anyone else see that as a sign of things to come? 1 Banger Kenny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HMC 15,255 Report post Posted March 25 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plasticvandan 4,892 Report post Posted March 25 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusty_vw_man 331 Report post Posted March 25 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 6,893 Report post Posted March 25 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. 1 adw1977 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schaefft 3,703 Report post Posted March 25 Excellent, this comes in handy as the MOT for the Mercedes would have expired on the 6th otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BorniteIdentity 18,854 Report post Posted March 25 That’s the Mini fixed* for this year then 😉 2 3 somewhatfoolish, DarrenKC53, beko1987 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamworthbay 14,675 Report post Posted March 25 A week too late for the 205 sadly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loserone 9,923 Report post Posted March 25 Have you managed to get a test on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamworthbay 14,675 Report post Posted March 25 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Split_Pin 10,386 Report post Posted March 25 All but one of my cars now have an MOT till 2021, the Corsa is due in November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danthecapriman 12,625 Report post Posted March 25 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. 2 lisbon_road and egg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRi05 2,805 Report post Posted March 25 Sweet, have a fucked sensor putting my airbag light on and MOT due early May *puts wallet away* 2 3 bangernomics, adw1977, Rave and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dc2100k 317 Report post Posted March 25 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theshadow 2,676 Report post Posted March 25 fair enough,as we shiters look after ours,😌😌😌😌 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floatylight 2,163 Report post Posted March 25 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brownnova 8,632 Report post Posted March 25 So that £300 Saab I bought with 6 months MoT on actually had 12! 😎😎😎 6 3 reb, inconsistant, LightBulbFun and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reb 2,960 Report post Posted March 25 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeKnight 884 Report post Posted March 25 Mine is due 28th March. Fucksake. 1 2 CortinaDave, BorniteIdentity and inconsistant reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vulgalour 39,268 Report post Posted March 25 1 5 egg, BlankFrank, Youngsod and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat4 828 Report post Posted March 25 That gives me a bit longer to save up for new shocks for the Granvia. It was due in June. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerzy Woking 2,844 Report post Posted March 25 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lesapandre 6,282 Report post Posted March 25 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). 3 RobT, hennabm and BorniteIdentity reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lesapandre 6,282 Report post Posted March 25 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New POD 10,364 Report post Posted March 25 2 hours ago, theshadow said: fair enough,as we shiters look after ours,😌😌😌😌 Like ballocks we do. 1 UltraWomble reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OwdChina 1,367 Report post Posted March 25 AAhhh ....... but can you still get road tax ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lesapandre 6,282 Report post Posted March 25 Yes. Because you will have a current MoT. See the website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OwdChina 1,367 Report post Posted March 25 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. 1 lesapandre reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
